PURPLES

Chinese Violet

#92698F

RGB 146, 105, 143 · HSL 304°, 16%, 49% · CMYK 0, 28, 2, 43

Chinese Violet is #92698F in HEX — rgb(146, 105, 143), hsl(304°, 16%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 2%, 43%).

Chinese Violet pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 304°, 16%, 49%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#92698F

RGB146, 105, 143

HSL304°, 16%, 49%

HSV304°, 28%, 57%

CMYK0, 28, 2, 43

Decimal9595279

CSS RGBrgb(146, 105, 143)

CSS HSLhsl(304, 16%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Purple Bliss S49D6

ΔE 3.3 · #916F95

Benjamin Moore

Plum 1371

ΔE 4.4 · #906584

PPG

Mirabella 1176-6

ΔE 5.1 · #886793

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Orchestra 1207

ΔE 5.3 · #876281

Vista Paint

Orchid Orchestra C-1206

ΔE 5.4 · #856080

Kilz

Poets Purple RA120-01

ΔE 5.5 · #856691

Sherwin-Williams

Veri Berri SW9069

ΔE 5.6 · #937496

Valspar

Dusky Purple 1003-5A

ΔE 5.9 · #836484

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Perfect DE6006

ΔE 6.2 · #915D88

Behr

Peru PPU1-18

ΔE 7.3 · #8E597E

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 8 · #935E7C

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 10 · #8673A1

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 12.1 · #7B598F

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 18.3 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 19.7 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 27.9 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#92698F

#69916C

Analogous

#806991

#92698F

#91697A

Triadic

#92698F

#8E9169

#698E91

Split-Complementary

#92698F

#7A9169

#699180

Tetradic

#92698F

#918069

#69916C

#697A91

Monochromatic

#382937

#654963

#92698F

#B295B0

#D2C1D1

Rectangle

#92698F

#916C69

#69916C

#698E91

Compound

#92698F

#91697A

#69916C

#699180

Variations

Lighter

#A886A5

#BCA6BA

#D7CCD6

Darker

#755373

#51394F

#2F212E

Saturation

#837782

#91698E

#C534BC

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

4.53:1

vs Black

4.64:1

Deuteranopia

#92698F

#777C8F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#92698F

#71718B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#92698F

#8E716F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Chinese 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

#AD7B86

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#92698F

Daylight 5500K

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

#9A80AB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#508553

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: #92698F;

CSS — background

background-color: #92698F;

CSS Variable

--color-chinese-violet: #92698F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chinese-violet': '#92698F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#92698F] text-[#92698F]

SCSS

$chinese-violet: #92698F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #92698F?

#92698F is Chinese Violet, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #92698F warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Chinese Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Chinese Violet?

Chinese 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 Chinese Violet?

You can download Chinese 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 Chinese Violet?

The hex code is #92698F. In RGB it's 146, 105, 143, and in HSL it's 304°, 16%, 49%.

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