GREYS

Gothic Purple

#92838A

RGB 146, 131, 138 · HSL 332°, 6%, 54% · CMYK 0, 10, 5, 43

Gothic Purple is #92838A in HEX — rgb(146, 131, 138), hsl(332°, 6%, 54%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 5%, 43%).

Gothic Purple pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 332°, 6%, 54%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#92838A

RGB146, 131, 138

HSL332°, 6%, 54%

HSV332°, 10%, 57%

CMYK0, 10, 5, 43

Decimal9601930

CSS RGBrgb(146, 131, 138)

CSS HSLhsl(332, 6%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cinema Screen MQ1-32

ΔE 0.8 · #92848C

Benjamin Moore

Frozen 1448

ΔE 1 · #938288

Dulux

Mauve Jazz S01B4

ΔE 1 · #908187

Vista Paint

Rosabella K-754

ΔE 1.9 · #94838D

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 1.9 · #8D8089

Hallman-Lindsay

Iced Orchid 1304

ΔE 3.6 · #8E7D89

Sherwin-Williams

Enigma SW6018

ΔE 4 · #8B7C7E

PPG

Pewter Mug 1004-5

ΔE 4.3 · #8B8283

Valspar

Cadet Gray 4001-2A

ΔE 5.1 · #908B8E

Kilz

Orchid Smoke TB-27

ΔE 5.4 · #8F8494

Dunn-Edwards

Ashen Plum DE6396

ΔE 5.6 · #9B9092

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 6.4 · #8B8A8C

RAL

Platinum Grey 7036

ΔE 6.6 · #7F7679

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 7.2 · #878787

IKEA

IKEA198 198

ΔE 8 · #89807A

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 9.5 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#92838A

#83918A

Analogous

#918390

#92838A

#918383

Triadic

#92838A

#899183

#838991

Split-Complementary

#92838A

#839183

#839091

Tetradic

#92838A

#909183

#83918A

#838391

Monochromatic

#413A3D

#695D63

#92838A

#B5ABB0

#D9D4D6

Rectangle

#92838A

#918A83

#83918A

#838991

Compound

#92838A

#918383

#83918A

#839091

Variations

Lighter

#A79CA1

#BCB5B8

#D8D4D6

Darker

#75676E

#51474B

#2F292C

Saturation

#8C888A

#918389

#C84C86

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.60:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.84:1

Deuteranopia

#92838A

#89898A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#92838A

#868689

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#92838A

#918484

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gothic Purple gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#AD8F83

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#92838A

Daylight 5500K

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

#9A94A7

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.

#589277

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: #92838A;

CSS — background

background-color: #92838A;

CSS Variable

--color-gothic-purple: #92838A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gothic-purple': '#92838A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#92838A] text-[#92838A]

SCSS

$gothic-purple: #92838A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #92838A?

#92838A is Gothic Purple, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #92838A warm or cool?

Gothic Purple reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gothic Purple?

Gothic Purple works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Gothic Purple?

Gothic Purple pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Gothic Purple?

You can download Gothic Purple 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 Gothic Purple?

The hex code is #92838A. In RGB it's 146, 131, 138, and in HSL it's 332°, 6%, 54%.

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