PURPLES

Vicious Violet

#8F509D

RGB 143, 80, 157 · HSL 289°, 32%, 46% · CMYK 9, 49, 0, 38

Vicious Violet is #8F509D in HEX — rgb(143, 80, 157), hsl(289°, 32%, 46%), cmyk(9%, 49%, 0%, 38%).

Vicious Violet pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 289°, 32%, 46%. 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#8F509D

RGB143, 80, 157

HSL289°, 32%, 46%

HSV289°, 49%, 62%

CMYK9, 49, 0, 38

Decimal9392285

CSS RGBrgb(143, 80, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(289, 32%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tropical Hibiscus M130-6

ΔE 6.8 · #91478D

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 10.2 · #845998

Dulux

Magic Purple SB8H6

ΔE 11.3 · #8A5E9B

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 11.7 · #835995

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 12.7 · #87558C

Vista Paint

Crown Jewels C-1192

ΔE 13.7 · #946CAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 14.2 · #946DAD

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 16 · #7B598F

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 16.4 · #9C4B81

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 17.7 · #924E7D

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 18.2 · #795484

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 20.8 · #8D557D

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 26.7 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 27.1 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 29.6 · #243F90

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 35.6 · #BF7A8F

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 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

#8F509D

#5E9B50

Analogous

#68509B

#8F509D

#9B5083

Triadic

#8F509D

#9B8D50

#509B8D

Split-Complementary

#8F509D

#839B50

#509B68

Tetradic

#8F509D

#9B6850

#5E9B50

#50839B

Monochromatic

#311C36

#5F3668

#8F509D

#B07CBB

#CEAED5

Rectangle

#8F509D

#9B505E

#5E9B50

#509B8D

Compound

#8F509D

#9B5083

#5E9B50

#509B68

Variations

Lighter

#A76EB4

#BB96C3

#D6C4DA

Darker

#723E7D

#4F2A57

#2E1833

Saturation

#7C6A81

#8D509B

#A628C3

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

5.52:1

vs Black

3.80:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#8F509D

#63729C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8F509D

#5F5F96

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8F509D

#89635C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Vicious Violet 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

#AB6991

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8F509D

Daylight 5500K

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

#986EB5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#537F49

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: #8F509D;

CSS — background

background-color: #8F509D;

CSS Variable

--color-vicious-violet: #8F509D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vicious-violet': '#8F509D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8F509D] text-[#8F509D]

SCSS

$vicious-violet: #8F509D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8F509D?

#8F509D is Vicious Violet, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #8F509D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vicious Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Vicious Violet?

Vicious Violet 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 Vicious Violet?

You can download Vicious 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 Vicious Violet?

The hex code is #8F509D. In RGB it's 143, 80, 157, and in HSL it's 289°, 32%, 46%.

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