PURPLES

Signal Violet

#924E7D

RGB 146, 78, 125 · HSL 319°, 30%, 44% · CMYK 0, 47, 14, 43

Signal Violet is #924E7D in HEX — rgb(146, 78, 125), hsl(319°, 30%, 44%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 14%, 43%).

Signal Violet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 319°, 30%, 44%. 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#924E7D

RGB146, 78, 125

HSL319°, 30%, 44%

HSV319°, 47%, 57%

CMYK0, 47, 14, 43

Decimal9588349

CSS RGBrgb(146, 78, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(319, 30%, 44%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

Exact match

PPG

Grape Juice 1251-7

ΔE 3.5 · #905284

Dulux

Magenta Queen S49F8

ΔE 3.9 · #884474

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Passion DE5006

ΔE 5.2 · #9B4B80

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 5.7 · #9C4B81

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 5.9 · #8D557D

Behr

Dynamic Magenta HDC-MD-07

ΔE 6.1 · #895481

Vista Paint

Immortality C-1171

ΔE 6.7 · #91587E

Hallman-Lindsay

Immortality 1172

ΔE 7.9 · #945B7F

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 9.4 · #87558C

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 10.6 · #953D68

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 10.9 · #A25877

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 11.4 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 16.2 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 22 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Seal of Grey VS-9301

ΔE 38.2 · #575757

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#924E7D

#4F9264

Analogous

#864F92

#924E7D

#924F5B

Triadic

#924E7D

#7D924F

#4F7D92

Split-Complementary

#924E7D

#5B924F

#4F9286

Tetradic

#924E7D

#92864F

#4F9264

#4F5B92

Monochromatic

#2E1928

#603452

#924E7D

#B677A2

#D1A9C4

Rectangle

#924E7D

#92644F

#4F9264

#4F7D92

Compound

#924E7D

#924F5B

#4F9264

#4F9286

Variations

Lighter

#AF6A99

#BF93B1

#D8C3D1

Darker

#763D64

#522945

#301828

Saturation

#7A6674

#924F7D

#B9278B

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

5.82:1

vs Black

3.61:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#924E7D

#6B6F7C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#924E7D

#5E5E78

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#924E7D

#8E5958

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Signal 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

#AD6779

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#924E7D

Daylight 5500K

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

#9A6C9D

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#477856

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: #924E7D;

CSS — background

background-color: #924E7D;

CSS Variable

--color-signal-violet: #924E7D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'signal-violet': '#924E7D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#924E7D] text-[#924E7D]

SCSS

$signal-violet: #924E7D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #924E7D?

#924E7D is Signal Violet, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #924E7D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Signal Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Signal Violet?

Signal 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 Signal Violet?

You can download Signal 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 Signal Violet?

The hex code is #924E7D. In RGB it's 146, 78, 125, and in HSL it's 319°, 30%, 44%.

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