PURPLES

Antique Viola

#928BA6

RGB 146, 139, 166 · HSL 256°, 13%, 60% · CMYK 12, 16, 0, 35

Antique Viola is #928BA6 in HEX — rgb(146, 139, 166), hsl(256°, 13%, 60%), cmyk(12%, 16%, 0%, 35%).

Antique Viola pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 256°, 13%, 60%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. 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#928BA6

RGB146, 139, 166

HSL256°, 13%, 60%

HSV256°, 16%, 65%

CMYK12, 16, 0, 35

Decimal9604006

CSS RGBrgb(146, 139, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 13%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Futuristic S44D4

ΔE 1.8 · #988DA8

Vista Paint

Lavender Spectacle C-1282

ΔE 2.5 · #9491AB

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 3 · #8B859D

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Spectacle 1283

ΔE 3.1 · #9392AD

PPG

Smoky Grape 1174-5

ΔE 3.5 · #9B8FA6

Behr

Gothic Purple N110-4

ΔE 3.8 · #88869D

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Cream SW9075

ΔE 3.9 · #9A8CA2

Valspar

Rapture 4001-6B

ΔE 4 · #85839D

Benjamin Moore

Violet 2069-40

ΔE 4.5 · #8F90B1

Dunn-Edwards

Charcoal Dust DE5927

ΔE 5.3 · #9497B3

Kilz

Jupiter RA290-01

ΔE 5.4 · #8B8095

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 8.5 · #9B8CB5

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 11.2 · #8D8089

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 12.3 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 13.2 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 14.5 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#928BA6

#9FA68C

Analogous

#8C92A6

#928BA6

#A08CA6

Triadic

#928BA6

#A6938C

#8CA693

Split-Complementary

#928BA6

#A6A08C

#92A68C

Tetradic

#928BA6

#A68C92

#9FA68C

#8CA6A0

Monochromatic

#484356

#6C6482

#928BA6

#BBB7C8

#E4E2E9

Rectangle

#928BA6

#A68C9F

#9FA68C

#8CA693

Compound

#928BA6

#A08CA6

#9FA68C

#92A68C

Variations

Lighter

#A8A3B8

#BFBBC9

#DAD8DF

Darker

#736A8B

#4F4860

#2E2A38

Saturation

#97959D

#938CA6

#7E5FD3

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

3.25:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.47:1

Deuteranopia

#928BA6

#8A90A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#928BA6

#8C8CA3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#928BA6

#8F908D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Antique Viola 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

#AD9598

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#928BA6

Daylight 5500K

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

#9A9ABC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#91A163

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: #928BA6;

CSS — background

background-color: #928BA6;

CSS Variable

--color-antique-viola: #928BA6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antique-viola': '#928BA6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#928BA6] text-[#928BA6]

SCSS

$antique-viola: #928BA6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #928BA6?

#928BA6 is Antique Viola, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #928BA6 warm or cool?

Antique Viola reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Antique Viola?

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

What colors pair well with Antique Viola?

Antique Viola 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 Antique Viola?

You can download Antique Viola 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 Antique Viola?

The hex code is #928BA6. In RGB it's 146, 139, 166, and in HSL it's 256°, 13%, 60%.

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