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Blunt Violet

#8D6C7A

RGB 141, 108, 122 · HSL 335°, 13%, 49% · CMYK 0, 23, 13, 45

Blunt Violet is #8D6C7A in HEX — rgb(141, 108, 122), hsl(335°, 13%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 13%, 45%).

Blunt Violet pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 335°, 13%, 49%. 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#8D6C7A

RGB141, 108, 122

HSL335°, 13%, 49%

HSV335°, 23%, 55%

CMYK0, 23, 13, 45

Decimal9268346

CSS RGBrgb(141, 108, 122)

CSS HSLhsl(335, 13%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Hickory Stick 120F-5

ΔE 0.7 · #8E6D7A

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Dandy SW6284

ΔE 1.9 · #8B6878

Dulux

Heritage Taffeta S48E5

ΔE 2.6 · #946F7B

Benjamin Moore

Aplomb AF-625

ΔE 2.9 · #95727E

Vista Paint

Charming Violet C-1220

ΔE 3.1 · #8D7280

Hallman-Lindsay

Charming Violet 1221

ΔE 3.5 · #8C7281

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 4 · #856A73

Valspar

Canton Purple 1003-7B

ΔE 4.1 · #8B7083

Kilz

Burgundy Frost LA270-02

ΔE 4.3 · #8C7284

PPG

Velvet Slipper 1046-6

ΔE 4.4 · #846C76

Dunn-Edwards

Muted Berry DE5977

ΔE 6.5 · #91788C

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 8.1 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 10.5 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 11.4 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 17.2 · #878787

Kobra

Copper 46

ΔE 17.8 · #7B584C

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

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#8D6C7A

#6D8D80

Analogous

#8D6D8A

#8D6C7A

#8D6F6D

Triadic

#8D6C7A

#7A8D6D

#6D7A8D

Split-Complementary

#8D6C7A

#6D8D6F

#6D8A8D

Tetradic

#8D6C7A

#8A8D6D

#6D8D80

#6F6D8D

Monochromatic

#372A2F

#624B55

#8D6C7A

#AF97A1

#D0C2C8

Rectangle

#8D6C7A

#8D806D

#6D8D80

#6D7A8D

Compound

#8D6C7A

#8D6F6D

#6D8D80

#6D8A8D

Variations

Lighter

#A48995

#BAA8B0

#D6CDD1

Darker

#725662

#4F3B43

#2E2227

Saturation

#82787C

#8D6D7A

#C43671

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

4.61:1

vs Black

4.56:1

Deuteranopia

#8D6C7A

#7A7A7A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8D6C7A

#727278

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8D6C7A

#8B6F6F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Blunt Violet 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

#A97E77

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8D6C7A

Daylight 5500K

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

#96839B

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.

#50856F

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: #8D6C7A;

CSS — background

background-color: #8D6C7A;

CSS Variable

--color-blunt-violet: #8D6C7A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blunt-violet': '#8D6C7A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8D6C7A] text-[#8D6C7A]

SCSS

$blunt-violet: #8D6C7A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8D6C7A?

#8D6C7A is Blunt Violet, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #8D6C7A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blunt Violet?

Blunt Violet 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 Blunt Violet?

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

Where can I download Blunt Violet?

You can download Blunt 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 Blunt Violet?

The hex code is #8D6C7A. In RGB it's 141, 108, 122, and in HSL it's 335°, 13%, 49%.

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