PURPLES

True V

#8E72C7

RGB 142, 114, 199 · HSL 260°, 43%, 61% · CMYK 29, 43, 0, 22

True V is #8E72C7 in HEX — rgb(142, 114, 199), hsl(260°, 43%, 61%), cmyk(29%, 43%, 0%, 22%).

True V pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 260°, 43%, 61%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. 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#8E72C7

RGB142, 114, 199

HSL260°, 43%, 61%

HSV260°, 43%, 78%

CMYK29, 43, 0, 22

Decimal9335495

CSS RGBrgb(142, 114, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(260, 43%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Passion Fruit M100-5

ΔE 5 · #8471BF

Vista Paint

Royal Raul K-25

ΔE 11.4 · #8771B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 12.4 · #946DAD

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Pride DE5991

ΔE 13.2 · #A274B5

Dulux

Purple Pop SB8G1

ΔE 13.6 · #8B74B1

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 13.6 · #776BAB

PPG

Bell Heather 1250-6

ΔE 15.9 · #A475B1

Valspar

Grapolicious 4003-10B

ΔE 16.1 · #8D7FBA

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 16.8 · #9B81BA

Kilz

Mystical Purple RH260

ΔE 20.1 · #796A9D

Sherwin-Williams

Clematis SW6831

ΔE 20.9 · #7E6596

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 22.3 · #8673A1

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 23.9 · #2D61AD

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 25.2 · #4A72B0

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 27.5 · #1F4992

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 33.6 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#8E72C7

#AAC671

Analogous

#717FC6

#8E72C7

#B871C6

Triadic

#8E72C7

#C68D71

#71C68D

Split-Complementary

#8E72C7

#C6B871

#7FC671

Tetradic

#8E72C7

#C6717F

#AAC671

#71C6B8

Monochromatic

#442D71

#6443A8

#8E72C7

#B9A7DC

#E5DEF2

Rectangle

#8E72C7

#C671AA

#AAC671

#71C68D

Compound

#8E72C7

#B871C6

#AAC671

#7FC671

Variations

Lighter

#A48DD2

#BCAED9

#D9D2E7

Darker

#6A44B5

#482D7E

#2A194A

Saturation

#978FA8

#8D71C6

#8454E3

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

3.90:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.38:1

Deuteranopia

#8E72C7

#6D86C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8E72C7

#7777BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8E72C7

#85857B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

True V 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

#AA82B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8E72C7

Daylight 5500K

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

#9787D5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#93B157

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: #8E72C7;

CSS — background

background-color: #8E72C7;

CSS Variable

--color-true-v: #8E72C7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'true-v': '#8E72C7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8E72C7] text-[#8E72C7]

SCSS

$true-v: #8E72C7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8E72C7?

#8E72C7 is True V, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #8E72C7 warm or cool?

True V reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with True V?

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

What colors pair well with True V?

True V 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 True V?

You can download True V 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 True V?

The hex code is #8E72C7. In RGB it's 142, 114, 199, and in HSL it's 260°, 43%, 61%.

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