PURPLES

Purple Phantom

#9483A8

RGB 148, 131, 168 · HSL 268°, 18%, 59% · CMYK 12, 22, 0, 34

Purple Phantom is #9483A8 in HEX — rgb(148, 131, 168), hsl(268°, 18%, 59%), cmyk(12%, 22%, 0%, 34%).

Purple Phantom pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 268°, 18%, 59%. 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#9483A8

RGB148, 131, 168

HSL268°, 18%, 59%

HSV268°, 22%, 66%

CMYK12, 22, 0, 34

Decimal9733032

CSS RGBrgb(148, 131, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(268, 18%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Purple Hills 1001-5B

ΔE 1.3 · #9183A7

Behr

Purple Mauve 690F-5

ΔE 3.4 · #9287A8

Dulux

Pickled Purple S44E5

ΔE 3.6 · #8D7AA1

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 4 · #9B8CB5

PPG

French Violet 1175-5

ΔE 4.5 · #988EB4

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2070-40

ΔE 4.5 · #8883A7

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Eggplant DE5956

ΔE 4.7 · #8A779A

Vista Paint

Yolanda C-1234

ΔE 5.2 · #A18FB8

Kilz

Fruit Smoothie RA170-02

ΔE 5.3 · #9F80A5

Sherwin-Williams

Brave Purple SW6823

ΔE 5.4 · #968DB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Yolanda 1235

ΔE 5.8 · #A291BA

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 8 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 8.5 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 14.7 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 17.7 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 20.9 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#9483A8

#98A984

Analogous

#8485A9

#9483A8

#A884A9

Triadic

#9483A8

#A99584

#84A995

Split-Complementary

#9483A8

#A9A884

#85A984

Tetradic

#9483A8

#A98485

#98A984

#84A9A8

Monochromatic

#493D57

#6F5C84

#9483A8

#BCB1C9

#E3DEE8

Rectangle

#9483A8

#A98498

#98A984

#84A995

Compound

#9483A8

#A884A9

#98A984

#85A984

Variations

Lighter

#AA9CBA

#C0B7CA

#DAD6DF

Darker

#77628F

#524263

#2F263A

Saturation

#96919C

#9584A9

#9259D4

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

3.46:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.07:1

Deuteranopia

#9483A8

#848DA8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9483A8

#8686A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9483A8

#908A87

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Phantom 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

#AE8F99

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9483A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C94BD

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.

#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: #9483A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #9483A8;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-phantom: #9483A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-phantom': '#9483A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9483A8] text-[#9483A8]

SCSS

$purple-phantom: #9483A8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9483A8?

#9483A8 is Purple Phantom, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #9483A8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Phantom?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Phantom?

Purple Phantom 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 Purple Phantom?

You can download Purple Phantom 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 Purple Phantom?

The hex code is #9483A8. In RGB it's 148, 131, 168, and in HSL it's 268°, 18%, 59%.

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