PURPLES

Willowherb

#914681

RGB 145, 70, 129 · HSL 313°, 35%, 42% · CMYK 0, 52, 11, 43

Willowherb is #914681 in HEX — rgb(145, 70, 129), hsl(313°, 35%, 42%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 11%, 43%).

Willowherb pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 313°, 35%, 42%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#914681

RGB145, 70, 129

HSL313°, 35%, 42%

HSV313°, 52%, 57%

CMYK0, 52, 11, 43

Decimal9520769

CSS RGBrgb(145, 70, 129)

CSS HSLhsl(313, 35%, 42%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 3.1 · #94437C

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 4.9 · #9C4B81

Dulux

Purple Envy SB8H7

ΔE 4.9 · #84447B

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Passion DE5006

ΔE 5 · #9B4B80

Behr

Berries And Cream 100D-5

ΔE 5.6 · #96548E

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 7 · #924E7D

PPG

Grape Juice 1251-7

ΔE 7.1 · #905284

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 10.3 · #87558C

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 12.3 · #8D557D

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 12.7 · #953D68

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Parade 1165

ΔE 13.9 · #B26BA2

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 16.2 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 16.2 · #AA3E71

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 18.3 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 27.8 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 37 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#914681

#469156

Analogous

#7B4691

#914681

#91465B

Triadic

#914681

#809146

#468091

Split-Complementary

#914681

#5B9146

#46917B

Tetradic

#914681

#917B46

#469156

#465B91

Monochromatic

#291425

#5D2D53

#914681

#B86BA7

#D19FC6

Rectangle

#914681

#915646

#469156

#468091

Compound

#914681

#91465B

#469156

#46917B

Variations

Lighter

#B25FA0

#C18CB5

#D8BFD2

Darker

#753668

#522448

#30142A

Saturation

#766071

#914680

#B32394

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

6.18:1

vs Black

3.40:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#914681

#666C80

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#914681

#59597B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#914681

#8C5552

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Willowherb 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

#AC617C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#914681

Daylight 5500K

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

#9966A0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#40764C

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: #914681;

CSS — background

background-color: #914681;

CSS Variable

--color-willowherb: #914681;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'willowherb': '#914681' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#914681] text-[#914681]

SCSS

$willowherb: #914681;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #914681?

#914681 is Willowherb, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #914681 warm or cool?

Willowherb reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Willowherb?

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

What colors pair well with Willowherb?

Willowherb 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 Willowherb?

You can download Willowherb 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 Willowherb?

The hex code is #914681. In RGB it's 145, 70, 129, and in HSL it's 313°, 35%, 42%.

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