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Raw Garnet Viola

#8B6C7E

RGB 139, 108, 126 · HSL 325°, 13%, 48% · CMYK 0, 22, 9, 45

Raw Garnet Viola is #8B6C7E in HEX — rgb(139, 108, 126), hsl(325°, 13%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 9%, 45%).

Raw Garnet Viola pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 325°, 13%, 48%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#8B6C7E

RGB139, 108, 126

HSL325°, 13%, 48%

HSV325°, 22%, 55%

CMYK0, 22, 9, 45

Decimal9137278

CSS RGBrgb(139, 108, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(325, 13%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Magic Gem S46D5

ΔE 2 · #8E7183

Valspar

Canton Purple 1003-7B

ΔE 2.2 · #8B7083

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Dandy SW6284

ΔE 2.5 · #8B6878

Kilz

Burgundy Frost LA270-02

ΔE 2.8 · #8C7284

Behr

Hickory Stick 120F-5

ΔE 3.1 · #8E6D7A

Vista Paint

Orchard Plum K-745

ΔE 3.2 · #87657A

Hallman-Lindsay

Charming Violet 1221

ΔE 3.2 · #8C7281

Benjamin Moore

Aplomb AF-625

ΔE 4.7 · #95727E

PPG

Blackberry Jam 1178-6

ΔE 4.8 · #87657E

Dunn-Edwards

Muted Berry DE5977

ΔE 5.1 · #91788C

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 5.5 · #856A73

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 8 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 10.8 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 12.4 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 17.8 · #878787

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 18.4 · #9B8CB5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#8B6C7E

#6A8A78

Analogous

#886A8A

#8B6C7E

#8A6A6D

Triadic

#8B6C7E

#7D8A6A

#6A7D8A

Split-Complementary

#8B6C7E

#6D8A6A

#6A8A88

Tetradic

#8B6C7E

#8A886A

#6A8A78

#6A6D8A

Monochromatic

#34282F

#5F4956

#8B6C7E

#AD94A3

#CEC0C8

Rectangle

#8B6C7E

#8A786A

#6A8A78

#6A7D8A

Compound

#8B6C7E

#8A6A6D

#6A8A78

#6A8A88

Variations

Lighter

#A38797

#B8A7B1

#D5CCD1

Darker

#6F5564

#4D3A45

#2D2128

Saturation

#7F767B

#8A6A7D

#C03586

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.62:1

vs Black

4.54:1

Deuteranopia

#8B6C7E

#78797E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8B6C7E

#72727C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8B6C7E

#89706F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Raw Garnet Viola strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#A87E7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8B6C7E

Daylight 5500K

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

#95839E

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4E8264

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: #8B6C7E;

CSS — background

background-color: #8B6C7E;

CSS Variable

--color-raw-garnet-viola: #8B6C7E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raw-garnet-viola': '#8B6C7E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8B6C7E] text-[#8B6C7E]

SCSS

$raw-garnet-viola: #8B6C7E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8B6C7E?

#8B6C7E is Raw Garnet Viola, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8B6C7E warm or cool?

Raw Garnet Viola reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Raw Garnet Viola?

Raw Garnet Viola works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Raw Garnet Viola?

Raw Garnet Viola pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Raw Garnet Viola?

You can download Raw Garnet Viola 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 Raw Garnet Viola?

The hex code is #8B6C7E. In RGB it's 139, 108, 126, and in HSL it's 325°, 13%, 48%.

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