PURPLES

Charmed

#947AB1

RGB 148, 122, 177 · HSL 268°, 26%, 59% · CMYK 16, 31, 0, 31

Charmed is #947AB1 in HEX — rgb(148, 122, 177), hsl(268°, 26%, 59%), cmyk(16%, 31%, 0%, 31%).

Charmed pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 268°, 26%, 59%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#947AB1

RGB148, 122, 177

HSL268°, 26%, 59%

HSV268°, 31%, 69%

CMYK16, 31, 0, 31

Decimal9730737

CSS RGBrgb(148, 122, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(268, 26%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Charmed 1398

Exact match

Behr

Garden Plum S110-5

ΔE 2.2 · #947DB1

Dunn-Edwards

Lush Lilac DE5970

ΔE 2.9 · #9D7EB7

Dulux

Captivated S44G5

ΔE 3.2 · #927CAE

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 4.5 · #A381BA

Kilz

Belladona RA280-02

ΔE 5.4 · #8A7AAA

Vista Paint

Blooming Lilac K-33

ΔE 5.7 · #8173AB

PPG

Purple Rhapsody 1247-6

ΔE 6.1 · #8278AD

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 6.5 · #8673A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Dream 1186

ΔE 7 · #A379AA

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 8.3 · #A18AB7

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 10 · #776BAB

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 19.4 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 20.1 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 26.5 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 28.6 · #5E3D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#947AB1

#98B27B

Analogous

#7B7DB2

#947AB1

#B07BB2

Triadic

#947AB1

#B2957B

#7BB295

Split-Complementary

#947AB1

#B2B07B

#7DB27B

Tetradic

#947AB1

#B27B7D

#98B27B

#7BB2B0

Monochromatic

#49375D

#6E538D

#947AB1

#BCABCE

#E2DCEA

Rectangle

#947AB1

#B27B98

#98B27B

#7BB295

Compound

#947AB1

#B07BB2

#98B27B

#7DB27B

Variations

Lighter

#AA96C1

#BFB2CE

#DAD4E1

Darker

#765899

#513B6A

#2F223F

Saturation

#968E9F

#957BB2

#9255D8

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

3.70:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.68:1

Deuteranopia

#947AB1

#7C89B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#947AB1

#7F7FAB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#947AB1

#8F8580

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Charmed 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

#AE88A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#947AB1

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C8DC4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#82A060

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: #947AB1;

CSS — background

background-color: #947AB1;

CSS Variable

--color-charmed: #947AB1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'charmed': '#947AB1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#947AB1] text-[#947AB1]

SCSS

$charmed: #947AB1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #947AB1?

#947AB1 is Charmed, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #947AB1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Charmed?

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

What colors pair well with Charmed?

Charmed 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 Charmed?

You can download Charmed 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 Charmed?

The hex code is #947AB1. In RGB it's 148, 122, 177, and in HSL it's 268°, 26%, 59%.

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