PURPLES

Ancient Murasaki Purple

#895B8A

RGB 137, 91, 138 · HSL 299°, 21%, 45% · CMYK 1, 34, 0, 46

Ancient Murasaki Purple is #895B8A in HEX — rgb(137, 91, 138), hsl(299°, 21%, 45%), cmyk(1%, 34%, 0%, 46%).

Ancient Murasaki Purple pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 299°, 21%, 45%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on accent walls, dressing rooms, creative studios — for character without shouting. Reads best alongside warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles.

Color Codes

HEX#895B8A

RGB137, 91, 138

HSL299°, 21%, 45%

HSV299°, 34%, 54%

CMYK1, 34, 0, 46

Decimal9001866

CSS RGBrgb(137, 91, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(299, 21%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Full Glass S120-6

ΔE 3.1 · #835B8D

Dulux

Purple Mystery S45G7

ΔE 3.8 · #7F598A

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Perfect DE6006

ΔE 3.8 · #915D88

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 5.1 · #87558C

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 5.2 · #795484

PPG

Mirabella 1176-6

ΔE 6.4 · #886793

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 6.4 · #8D557D

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 6.8 · #7B598F

Vista Paint

Immortality C-1171

ΔE 7.4 · #91587E

Benjamin Moore

Fire 1392

ΔE 8.4 · #775A80

Hallman-Lindsay

Immortality 1172

ΔE 8.4 · #945B7F

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 9.5 · #924E7D

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 10.8 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 17.8 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 23.1 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 32.6 · #2D61AD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#895B8A

#5B8B5B

Analogous

#725B8B

#895B8A

#8B5B74

Triadic

#895B8A

#8B8A5B

#5B8B8A

Split-Complementary

#895B8A

#748B5B

#5B8B72

Tetradic

#895B8A

#8B725B

#5B8B5B

#5B748B

Monochromatic

#2E1E2E

#5C3C5D

#895B8A

#AE84AE

#CCB2CD

Rectangle

#895B8A

#8B5B5B

#5B8B5B

#5B8B8A

Compound

#895B8A

#8B5B74

#5B8B5B

#5B8B72

Variations

Lighter

#A677A6

#B99CBA

#D5C7D5

Darker

#6F4870

#4D314E

#2D1C2E

Saturation

#7A6C7A

#8A5B8B

#B62DB8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls

Best Uses

feature walls, cabinetry, textiles

Pairs With

warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.35:1

vs Black

3.93:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#895B8A

#6A728A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#895B8A

#656585

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#895B8A

#856562

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Ancient Murasaki Purple carries history — long associated with luxury and contemplation. It works in low-light, intimate rooms (dressing rooms, dens, accent walls) where its complexity gets time to unfold. Pair with brass and walnut.

SymbolismLuxury, intuition, creativity

PersonalityRefined, mysterious, artistic

luxurycreativeintuitionintimateaccentrefined

How it looks under different light

#A67183

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#895B8A

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#9376A7

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4A7A49

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #895B8A;

CSS — background

background-color: #895B8A;

CSS Variable

--color-ancient-murasaki-purple: #895B8A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ancient-murasaki-purple': '#895B8A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#895B8A] text-[#895B8A]

SCSS

$ancient-murasaki-purple: #895B8A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #895B8A?

#895B8A is Ancient Murasaki Purple, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #895B8A warm or cool?

Ancient Murasaki Purple reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ancient Murasaki Purple?

Ancient Murasaki Purple works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Ancient Murasaki Purple?

Ancient Murasaki Purple pairs naturally with warm whites, walnut, brass, deep velvet textiles. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Ancient Murasaki Purple?

You can download Ancient Murasaki Purple on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Ancient Murasaki Purple?

The hex code is #895B8A. In RGB it's 137, 91, 138, and in HSL it's 299°, 21%, 45%.

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