PURPLES

Peru

#8E597E

RGB 142, 89, 126 · HSL 318°, 23%, 45% · CMYK 0, 37, 11, 44

Peru is #8E597E in HEX — rgb(142, 89, 126), hsl(318°, 23%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 37%, 11%, 44%).

Peru pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 318°, 23%, 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#8E597E

RGB142, 89, 126

HSL318°, 23%, 45%

HSV318°, 37%, 56%

CMYK0, 37, 11, 44

Decimal9329022

CSS RGBrgb(142, 89, 126)

CSS HSLhsl(318, 23%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Peru PPU1-18

Exact match

Vista Paint

Immortality C-1171

ΔE 1.7 · #91587E

Hallman-Lindsay

Immortality 1172

ΔE 2.2 · #945B7F

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 2.3 · #8D557D

Dulux

Queen's Honour S46H7

ΔE 3.1 · #8A5777

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Perfect DE6006

ΔE 3.9 · #915D88

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 4.5 · #935E7C

Valspar

Purple Davenport 1003-3A

ΔE 4.6 · #825779

Benjamin Moore

Plum 1371

ΔE 6.3 · #906584

PPG

Flowering Raspberry 1180-6

ΔE 7.7 · #A16C94

Sherwin-Williams

Vigorous Violet SW6838

ΔE 7.9 · #7C5A7E

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 8 · #924E7D

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 10.4 · #A25877

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 16.3 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 18.4 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 31 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#8E597E

#588D68

Analogous

#83588D

#8E597E

#8D5863

Triadic

#8E597E

#7D8D58

#587D8D

Split-Complementary

#8E597E

#638D58

#588D83

Tetradic

#8E597E

#8D8358

#588D68

#58638D

Monochromatic

#2F1D2A

#5E3B54

#8E597E

#B082A2

#CEB1C5

Rectangle

#8E597E

#8D6858

#588D68

#587D8D

Compound

#8E597E

#8D5863

#588D68

#588D83

Variations

Lighter

#A97599

#BB9AB1

#D6C6D1

Darker

#724665

#4F2F45

#2E1B29

Saturation

#7B6B76

#8D587D

#B92C8F

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

5.41:1

vs Black

3.88:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8E597E

#6E727D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E597E

#65657A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E597E

#8B6160

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Peru 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

#AA6F7A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E597E

Daylight 5500K

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

#97749E

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#497A58

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: #8E597E;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E597E;

CSS Variable

--color-peru: #8E597E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peru': '#8E597E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E597E] text-[#8E597E]

SCSS

$peru: #8E597E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E597E?

#8E597E is Peru, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #8E597E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peru?

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

What colors pair well with Peru?

Peru 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 Peru?

You can download Peru 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 Peru?

The hex code is #8E597E. In RGB it's 142, 89, 126, and in HSL it's 318°, 23%, 45%.

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