PURPLES

Purple

#8A2E8A

RGB 138, 46, 138 · HSL 300°, 50%, 36% · CMYK 0, 67, 0, 46

Purple is #8A2E8A in HEX — rgb(138, 46, 138), hsl(300°, 50%, 36%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 0%, 46%).

Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 50%, 36%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#8A2E8A

RGB138, 46, 138

HSL300°, 50%, 36%

HSV300°, 67%, 54%

CMYK0, 67, 0, 46

Decimal9055882

CSS RGBrgb(138, 46, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 50%, 36%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Glitterati P120-7

ΔE 4.6 · #872A7F

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 18.8 · #94437C

Dulux

Purple Envy SB8H7

ΔE 20 · #84447B

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 20.8 · #A03472

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 21.3 · #9C4B81

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Passion DE5006

ΔE 21.7 · #9B4B80

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 23.9 · #87558C

PPG

Bermuda Onion 1252-7

ΔE 24 · #9D5A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 27 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 27.2 · #953D68

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Parade 1165

ΔE 27.3 · #B26BA2

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 28.1 · #7B598F

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 29.7 · #8D557D

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 33.8 · #C6628C

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 35.4 · #243F90

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 44.5 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#8A2E8A

#2E8A2E

Analogous

#5C2E8A

#8A2E8A

#8A2E5C

Triadic

#8A2E8A

#8A8A2E

#2E8A8A

Split-Complementary

#8A2E8A

#5C8A2E

#2E8A5C

Tetradic

#8A2E8A

#8A5C2E

#2E8A2E

#2E5C8A

Monochromatic

#170817

#501B50

#8A2E8A

#C144C1

#D47DD4

Rectangle

#8A2E8A

#8A2E2E

#2E8A2E

#2E8A8A

Compound

#8A2E8A

#8A2E5C

#2E8A2E

#2E8A5C

Variations

Lighter

#BB3EBB

#C773C7

#DAB2DA

Darker

#702370

#4E174E

#2E0C2E

Saturation

#6A4E6A

#8A2E8A

#A117A1

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

7.40:1

AAA

vs Black

2.84:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8A2E8A

#556389

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8A2E8A

#494982

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8A2E8A

#844A42

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

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

#A74F83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8A2E8A

Daylight 5500K

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

#9454A7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

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.

#2D6F2D

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: #8A2E8A;

CSS — background

background-color: #8A2E8A;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #8A2E8A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#8A2E8A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8A2E8A] text-[#8A2E8A]

SCSS

$purple: #8A2E8A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8A2E8A?

#8A2E8A is Purple, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #8A2E8A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

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 Purple?

You can download 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 Purple?

The hex code is #8A2E8A. In RGB it's 138, 46, 138, and in HSL it's 300°, 50%, 36%.

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