PURPLES

Diffused Orchid

#93739E

RGB 147, 115, 158 · HSL 285°, 18%, 54% · CMYK 7, 27, 0, 38

Diffused Orchid is #93739E in HEX — rgb(147, 115, 158), hsl(285°, 18%, 54%), cmyk(7%, 27%, 0%, 38%).

Diffused Orchid pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 285°, 18%, 54%. 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#93739E

RGB147, 115, 158

HSL285°, 18%, 54%

HSV285°, 27%, 62%

CMYK7, 27, 0, 38

Decimal9663390

CSS RGBrgb(147, 115, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(285, 18%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Rhinestone S45E6

ΔE 3.2 · #8D6C94

Vista Paint

Regal Jewel K-17

ΔE 3.6 · #8C75A2

Behr

Lilac Intuition MQ4-61

ΔE 3.8 · #967CA7

Valspar

Purple Phantom 1001-3B

ΔE 4 · #917AA4

Benjamin Moore

Naples 1391

ΔE 4.5 · #A07DA6

PPG

Mirabella 1176-6

ΔE 4.7 · #886793

Dunn-Edwards

Cloudy Plum DE5984

ΔE 5 · #9D7AAC

Sherwin-Williams

Veri Berri SW9069

ΔE 5.1 · #937496

Kilz

Poets Purple RA120-01

ΔE 5.2 · #856691

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 5.3 · #8673A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Dream 1186

ΔE 5.9 · #A379AA

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 10.5 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 13.5 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 17.8 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 23.4 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 25.9 · #8FA4BF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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 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

#93739E

#7F9F75

Analogous

#7F759F

#93739E

#9F7594

Triadic

#93739E

#9F9475

#759F94

Split-Complementary

#93739E

#949F75

#759F7F

Tetradic

#93739E

#9F7F75

#7F9F75

#75949F

Monochromatic

#433248

#6C5275

#93739E

#B7A2BE

#DACFDE

Rectangle

#93739E

#9F757F

#7F9F75

#759F94

Compound

#93739E

#9F7594

#7F9F75

#759F7F

Variations

Lighter

#AA90B2

#BEAEC3

#D9D1DB

Darker

#795983

#533D5B

#312335

Saturation

#8D8390

#94759F

#AC44CF

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

4.05:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.19:1

Deuteranopia

#93739E

#7B839E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#93739E

#797999

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#93739E

#8F7C78

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Diffused Orchid 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

#AE8392

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#93739E

Daylight 5500K

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

#9B88B6

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.

#669258

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: #93739E;

CSS — background

background-color: #93739E;

CSS Variable

--color-diffused-orchid: #93739E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'diffused-orchid': '#93739E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#93739E] text-[#93739E]

SCSS

$diffused-orchid: #93739E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #93739E?

#93739E is Diffused Orchid, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #93739E warm or cool?

Diffused Orchid reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Diffused Orchid?

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

What colors pair well with Diffused Orchid?

Diffused Orchid 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 Diffused Orchid?

You can download Diffused Orchid 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 Diffused Orchid?

The hex code is #93739E. In RGB it's 147, 115, 158, and in HSL it's 285°, 18%, 54%.

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