PURPLES

Minesweeper’s Purple

#8F1CAE

RGB 143, 28, 174 · HSL 287°, 72%, 40% · CMYK 18, 84, 0, 32

Minesweeper’s Purple is #8F1CAE in HEX — rgb(143, 28, 174), hsl(287°, 72%, 40%), cmyk(18%, 84%, 0%, 32%).

Minesweeper’s Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 287°, 72%, 40%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#8F1CAE

RGB143, 28, 174

HSL287°, 72%, 40%

HSV287°, 84%, 68%

CMYK18, 84, 0, 32

Decimal9378990

CSS RGBrgb(143, 28, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(287, 72%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Xoxo P110-7

ΔE 9.1 · #8131B2

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 42.8 · #94437C

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 43.1 · #A03472

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 43.3 · #845998

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 43.3 · #C05A99

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 44.8 · #9C4B81

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 44.9 · #835995

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 45.6 · #243F90

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 46 · #87558C

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 46.1 · #D96CAD

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 48.9 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 49.1 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 49.3 · #B54D7F

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 51.9 · #604C7F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 54.6 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 66.3 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#8F1CAE

#3CAF1D

Analogous

#461DAF

#8F1CAE

#AF1D86

Triadic

#8F1CAE

#AF901D

#1DAF90

Split-Complementary

#8F1CAE

#86AF1D

#1DAF46

Tetradic

#8F1CAE

#AF461D

#3CAF1D

#1D86AF

Monochromatic

#24072C

#5A126E

#8F1CAE

#BB3ADF

#D27BEA

Rectangle

#8F1CAE

#AF1D3C

#3CAF1D

#1DAF90

Compound

#8F1CAE

#AF1D86

#3CAF1D

#1DAF46

Variations

Lighter

#B72CDD

#C36BDB

#D9AEE4

Darker

#75148F

#510C65

#30063C

Saturation

#72507C

#901DAF

#980EBE

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

7.13:1

AAA

vs Black

2.95:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#8F1CAE

#4768AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8F1CAE

#4343A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8F1CAE

#855141

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Minesweeper’s Purple 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

#AB429E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8F1CAE

Daylight 5500K

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

#9847C2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE8ED

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#398C22

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: #8F1CAE;

CSS — background

background-color: #8F1CAE;

CSS Variable

--color-minesweeper’s-purple: #8F1CAE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'minesweeper’s-purple': '#8F1CAE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8F1CAE] text-[#8F1CAE]

SCSS

$minesweeper’s-purple: #8F1CAE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F1CAE?

#8F1CAE is Minesweeper’s Purple, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #8F1CAE warm or cool?

Minesweeper’s Purple reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Minesweeper’s Purple?

Minesweeper’s Purple works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Minesweeper’s Purple?

Minesweeper’s Purple 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 Minesweeper’s Purple?

You can download Minesweeper’s Purple 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 Minesweeper’s Purple?

The hex code is #8F1CAE. In RGB it's 143, 28, 174, and in HSL it's 287°, 72%, 40%.

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