PURPLES

Fabulous Grape

#9083A5

RGB 144, 131, 165 · HSL 263°, 16%, 58% · CMYK 13, 21, 0, 35

Fabulous Grape is #9083A5 in HEX — rgb(144, 131, 165), hsl(263°, 16%, 58%), cmyk(13%, 21%, 0%, 35%).

Fabulous Grape pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 263°, 16%, 58%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#9083A5

RGB144, 131, 165

HSL263°, 16%, 58%

HSV263°, 21%, 65%

CMYK13, 21, 0, 35

Decimal9470885

CSS RGBrgb(144, 131, 165)

CSS HSLhsl(263, 16%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Purple Hills 1001-5B

ΔE 1.2 · #9183A7

Behr

Purple Mauve 690F-5

ΔE 1.7 · #9287A8

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2070-40

ΔE 3.2 · #8883A7

Dulux

Relic S44D5

ΔE 4.2 · #87789B

PPG

French Violet 1175-5

ΔE 4.7 · #988EB4

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Eggplant DE5956

ΔE 4.8 · #8A779A

Hallman-Lindsay

Queen Of Sheba 1298

ΔE 5.3 · #817699

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 5.4 · #9B8CB5

Vista Paint

Queen of Sheba C-1297

ΔE 6 · #807497

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 6.3 · #8B859D

Sherwin-Williams

Brave Purple SW6823

ΔE 6.3 · #968DB8

Kilz

Persian Rose RA140-02

ΔE 6.4 · #97829A

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 9.3 · #8673A1

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 13.3 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 16.2 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 18.9 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#9083A5

#98A583

Analogous

#8387A5

#9083A5

#A183A5

Triadic

#9083A5

#A59083

#83A590

Split-Complementary

#9083A5

#A5A183

#87A583

Tetradic

#9083A5

#A58387

#98A583

#83A5A1

Monochromatic

#453C53

#6A5C7F

#9083A5

#B8AFC5

#DFDCE5

Rectangle

#9083A5

#A58398

#98A583

#83A590

Compound

#9083A5

#A183A5

#98A583

#87A583

Variations

Lighter

#A69CB7

#BDB6C7

#D9D5DE

Darker

#72628A

#4E4360

#2D2738

Saturation

#938F99

#9083A5

#8556D2

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

3.51:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.98:1

Deuteranopia

#9083A5

#838BA5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9083A5

#8585A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9083A5

#8D8986

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Fabulous Grape 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

#AB8F97

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9083A5

Daylight 5500K

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

#9994BB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#859D5E

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: #9083A5;

CSS — background

background-color: #9083A5;

CSS Variable

--color-fabulous-grape: #9083A5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fabulous-grape': '#9083A5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9083A5] text-[#9083A5]

SCSS

$fabulous-grape: #9083A5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9083A5?

#9083A5 is Fabulous Grape, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #9083A5 warm or cool?

Fabulous Grape reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fabulous Grape?

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

What colors pair well with Fabulous Grape?

Fabulous Grape 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 Fabulous Grape?

You can download Fabulous Grape 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 Fabulous Grape?

The hex code is #9083A5. In RGB it's 144, 131, 165, and in HSL it's 263°, 16%, 58%.

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