PURPLES

Vestige

#937899

RGB 147, 120, 153 · HSL 289°, 14%, 54% · CMYK 4, 22, 0, 40

Vestige is #937899 in HEX — rgb(147, 120, 153), hsl(289°, 14%, 54%), cmyk(4%, 22%, 0%, 40%).

Vestige pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 289°, 14%, 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#937899

RGB147, 120, 153

HSL289°, 14%, 54%

HSV289°, 22%, 60%

CMYK4, 22, 0, 40

Decimal9664665

CSS RGBrgb(147, 120, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(289, 14%, 54%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Vestige S45D5

ΔE 0.4 · #927899

Sherwin-Williams

Veri Berri SW9069

ΔE 2 · #937496

Hallman-Lindsay

Felicia 1200

ΔE 2.6 · #917292

Vista Paint

Imagine That C-1225

ΔE 3.1 · #927A96

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Eggplant DE5956

ΔE 3.5 · #8A779A

Benjamin Moore

Wild 2072-40

ΔE 4.4 · #967F9A

Kilz

Fruit Smoothie RA170-02

ΔE 4.4 · #9F80A5

Valspar

Plum Shade 1003-5B

ΔE 4.7 · #A181A5

Behr

Gypsy Magic 100F-5

ΔE 5.2 · #877895

PPG

Violet Eclipse 1176-5

ΔE 6.3 · #A387AC

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 8.5 · #8673A1

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 9.3 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 10.1 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 14.7 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 20.8 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 21.8 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#937899

#7F9A79

Analogous

#84799A

#937899

#9A7990

Triadic

#937899

#9A9479

#799A94

Split-Complementary

#937899

#909A79

#799A84

Tetradic

#937899

#9A8479

#7F9A79

#79909A

Monochromatic

#433546

#6C5671

#937899

#B7A5BB

#DAD0DC

Rectangle

#937899

#9A797F

#7F9A79

#799A94

Compound

#937899

#9A7990

#7F9A79

#799A84

Variations

Lighter

#A994AE

#BEB0C1

#D8D2DA

Darker

#785E7E

#534057

#312533

Saturation

#8D858F

#94799A

#B447CD

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

3.90:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.39:1

Deuteranopia

#937899

#7F8599

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#937899

#7D7D95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#937899

#907F7C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Vestige 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

#AE878E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#937899

Daylight 5500K

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

#9B8CB2

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.

#639258

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: #937899;

CSS — background

background-color: #937899;

CSS Variable

--color-vestige: #937899;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vestige': '#937899' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#937899] text-[#937899]

SCSS

$vestige: #937899;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #937899?

#937899 is Vestige, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #937899 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vestige?

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

What colors pair well with Vestige?

Vestige 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 Vestige?

You can download Vestige 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 Vestige?

The hex code is #937899. In RGB it's 147, 120, 153, and in HSL it's 289°, 14%, 54%.

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