PURPLES

Very Grape

#927288

RGB 146, 114, 136 · HSL 319°, 13%, 51% · CMYK 0, 22, 7, 43

Very Grape is #927288 in HEX — rgb(146, 114, 136), hsl(319°, 13%, 51%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 7%, 43%).

Very Grape pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 319°, 13%, 51%. 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#927288

RGB146, 114, 136

HSL319°, 13%, 51%

HSV319°, 22%, 57%

CMYK0, 22, 7, 43

Decimal9597576

CSS RGBrgb(146, 114, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(319, 13%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hidden Mask S46E5

ΔE 1.4 · #96748B

Valspar

Canton Purple 1003-7B

ΔE 2.9 · #8B7083

Vista Paint

Beguiling Blossom K-746

ΔE 3 · #92778A

Kilz

Burgundy Frost LA270-02

ΔE 3.3 · #8C7284

Dunn-Edwards

Muted Berry DE5977

ΔE 3.5 · #91788C

Hallman-Lindsay

Charming Violet 1221

ΔE 4.6 · #8C7281

Behr

Phantom Hue 110F-5

ΔE 4.6 · #856E81

Benjamin Moore

Lazy 1378

ΔE 5 · #8E6883

PPG

Blackberry Jam 1178-6

ΔE 5.3 · #87657E

Sherwin-Williams

Plum Dandy SW6284

ΔE 5.4 · #8B6878

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 5.9 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA134 134

ΔE 8.5 · #856A73

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 11.1 · #8D8089

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 15.4 · #9B8CB5

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 15.8 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 18.5 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#927288

#72927C

Analogous

#8C7292

#927288

#927278

Triadic

#927288

#889272

#728892

Split-Complementary

#927288

#789272

#72928C

Tetradic

#927288

#928C72

#72927C

#727892

Monochromatic

#3D2F38

#685060

#927288

#B49DAC

#D5C8D1

Rectangle

#927288

#927C72

#72927C

#728892

Compound

#927288

#927278

#72927C

#72928C

Variations

Lighter

#A88EA0

#BCACB7

#D7CFD5

Darker

#765A6D

#523D4B

#30232C

Saturation

#877D84

#927288

#C93B9C

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

4.21:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.98:1

Deuteranopia

#927288

#7E8088

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#927288

#787885

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#927288

#907776

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Very 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

#AD8281

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#927288

Daylight 5500K

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

#9A87A5

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.

#538A64

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: #927288;

CSS — background

background-color: #927288;

CSS Variable

--color-very-grape: #927288;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'very-grape': '#927288' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#927288] text-[#927288]

SCSS

$very-grape: #927288;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #927288?

#927288 is Very Grape, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #927288 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Very Grape?

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

What colors pair well with Very Grape?

Very 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 Very Grape?

You can download Very 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 Very Grape?

The hex code is #927288. In RGB it's 146, 114, 136, and in HSL it's 319°, 13%, 51%.

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