PURPLES

Romantic Moment

#9076AE

RGB 144, 118, 174 · HSL 268°, 26%, 57% · CMYK 17, 32, 0, 32

Romantic Moment is #9076AE in HEX — rgb(144, 118, 174), hsl(268°, 26%, 57%), cmyk(17%, 32%, 0%, 32%).

Romantic Moment pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 268°, 26%, 57%. 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#9076AE

RGB144, 118, 174

HSL268°, 26%, 57%

HSV268°, 32%, 68%

CMYK17, 32, 0, 32

Decimal9467566

CSS RGBrgb(144, 118, 174)

CSS HSLhsl(268, 26%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Charmed 1398

ΔE 1.7 · #947AB1

Dulux

Purple Pop SB8G1

ΔE 3.2 · #8B74B1

Behr

Garden Plum S110-5

ΔE 3.6 · #947DB1

Dunn-Edwards

Lush Lilac DE5970

ΔE 4 · #9D7EB7

Vista Paint

Blooming Lilac K-33

ΔE 4.7 · #8173AB

Valspar

Grapolicious 4003-10B

ΔE 5.2 · #8D7FBA

Kilz

Belladona RA280-02

ΔE 5.9 · #8A7AAA

PPG

Purple Rhapsody 1247-6

ΔE 6 · #8278AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Preserve 1256

ΔE 6.1 · #7C70AA

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 6.4 · #8673A1

Sherwin-Williams

Clematis SW6831

ΔE 7.8 · #7E6596

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 8.6 · #776BAB

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 20 · #636E8F

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 20.2 · #8B859D

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 26.2 · #2D61AD

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 27.6 · #5E3D5A

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

#9076AE

#93AE75

Analogous

#7577AE

#9076AE

#AC75AE

Triadic

#9076AE

#AE8F75

#75AE8F

Split-Complementary

#9076AE

#AEAC75

#77AE75

Tetradic

#9076AE

#AE7577

#93AE75

#75AEAC

Monochromatic

#443357

#694F87

#9076AE

#B6A5CA

#DDD5E6

Rectangle

#9076AE

#AE7593

#93AE75

#75AE8F

Compound

#9076AE

#AC75AE

#93AE75

#77AE75

Variations

Lighter

#A690BE

#BCAFCC

#D8D2E0

Darker

#725594

#4E3967

#2E213C

Saturation

#91899A

#8F75AE

#8D4CD6

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

5.39:1

Deuteranopia

#9076AE

#7885AE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9076AE

#7B7BA8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9076AE

#8B827C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Romantic Moment 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

#AB859E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9076AE

Daylight 5500K

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

#998AC2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#7E9A5D

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: #9076AE;

CSS — background

background-color: #9076AE;

CSS Variable

--color-romantic-moment: #9076AE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'romantic-moment': '#9076AE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9076AE] text-[#9076AE]

SCSS

$romantic-moment: #9076AE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9076AE?

#9076AE is Romantic Moment, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #9076AE warm or cool?

Romantic Moment reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Romantic Moment?

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

What colors pair well with Romantic Moment?

Romantic Moment 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 Romantic Moment?

You can download Romantic Moment 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 Romantic Moment?

The hex code is #9076AE. In RGB it's 144, 118, 174, and in HSL it's 268°, 26%, 57%.

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