BLUES

Persian Violet

#8C8EB2

RGB 140, 142, 178 · HSL 237°, 20%, 62% · CMYK 21, 20, 0, 30

Persian Violet is #8C8EB2 in HEX — rgb(140, 142, 178), hsl(237°, 20%, 62%), cmyk(21%, 20%, 0%, 30%).

Persian Violet pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 237°, 20%, 62%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#8C8EB2

RGB140, 142, 178

HSL237°, 20%, 62%

HSV237°, 21%, 70%

CMYK21, 20, 0, 30

Decimal9211570

CSS RGBrgb(140, 142, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(237, 20%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Fresh Lavender 1170-5

ΔE 0.8 · #8E90B4

Benjamin Moore

Violet 2069-40

ΔE 1.9 · #8F90B1

Dulux

Extinct S43D4

ΔE 2.3 · #9390B2

Vista Paint

King's Court K-83

ΔE 2.9 · #8991B2

Behr

Amethyst Phlox 660F-5

ΔE 3.7 · #9396BE

Kilz

Wonderland RB140-01

ΔE 4.1 · #8F8FBA

Hallman-Lindsay

Velvet Crest 1248

ΔE 4.4 · #9291BC

Valspar

Positively Purple 4002-8B

ΔE 5.5 · #7D80A5

Dunn-Edwards

Charcoal Dust DE5927

ΔE 5.6 · #9497B3

Sherwin-Williams

Brave Purple SW6823

ΔE 5.7 · #968DB8

IKEA

IKEA121 121

ΔE 6.3 · #8896B3

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 6.8 · #9B8CB5

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 11 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 11.6 · #6A90B4

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 13.1 · #8673A1

Colorhouse

Water .05 Water-05

ΔE 18.9 · #82979D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8C8EB2

#B1B08B

Analogous

#8BA0B1

#8C8EB2

#9C8BB1

Triadic

#8C8EB2

#B18B8D

#8DB18B

Split-Complementary

#8C8EB2

#B19C8B

#A0B18B

Tetradic

#8C8EB2

#B18BA0

#B1B08B

#8BB19C

Monochromatic

#414362

#606290

#8C8EB2

#B9BAD0

#E7E7EF

Rectangle

#8C8EB2

#B08BB1

#B1B08B

#8DB18B

Compound

#8C8EB2

#9C8BB1

#B1B08B

#A0B18B

Variations

Lighter

#A2A4C1

#BBBCCF

#D8D9E2

Darker

#646799

#44466A

#27283E

Saturation

#9899A4

#8B8DB1

#646AD8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.17:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.63:1

Deuteranopia

#8C8EB2

#8791B3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8C8EB2

#8E8EAE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8C8EB2

#899490

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Persian Violet lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#A897A1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8C8EB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#969CC5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A5A268

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 · Trim · Soft furniture

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: #8C8EB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #8C8EB2;

CSS Variable

--color-persian-violet: #8C8EB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'persian-violet': '#8C8EB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8C8EB2] text-[#8C8EB2]

SCSS

$persian-violet: #8C8EB2;

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#8E8FB0 · ΔE 1.8

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Snugglepuss

#9C94BB · ΔE 5.0

Persian Violet

#929BC2 · ΔE 5.2

Queen's Wreath

#7C819D · ΔE 7.1

Softened Violet

#8085B4 · ΔE 7.3

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#7685A1 · ΔE 8.0

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#93A0BD · ΔE 8.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8C8EB2?

#8C8EB2 is Persian Violet, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8C8EB2 warm or cool?

Persian Violet reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Persian Violet?

Persian Violet works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Persian Violet?

Persian Violet pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Persian Violet?

You can download Persian Violet 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 Persian Violet?

The hex code is #8C8EB2. In RGB it's 140, 142, 178, and in HSL it's 237°, 20%, 62%.

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