PURPLES

Viola

#966EBD

RGB 150, 110, 189 · HSL 270°, 37%, 59% · CMYK 21, 42, 0, 26

Viola is #966EBD in HEX — rgb(150, 110, 189), hsl(270°, 37%, 59%), cmyk(21%, 42%, 0%, 26%).

Viola pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 37%, 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#966EBD

RGB150, 110, 189

HSL270°, 37%, 59%

HSV270°, 42%, 74%

CMYK21, 42, 0, 26

Decimal9858749

CSS RGBrgb(150, 110, 189)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 37%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Amazonian Orchid M110-5

ΔE 3.8 · #9F76C9

Vista Paint

Crown Jewels C-1192

ΔE 8.4 · #946CAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 8.4 · #946DAD

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Pride DE5991

ΔE 8.7 · #A274B5

Dulux

Pageant Gown S45H7

ΔE 10.3 · #8A63A1

PPG

Bell Heather 1250-6

ΔE 11.6 · #A475B1

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 13.2 · #776BAB

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 14.3 · #A381BA

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 14.7 · #9B81BA

Sherwin-Williams

Clematis SW6831

ΔE 18.2 · #7E6596

Kilz

Mystical Purple RH260

ΔE 18.4 · #796A9D

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 20 · #8673A1

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 26.9 · #2D61AD

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 27 · #4A72B0

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 29.4 · #1F4992

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 32.6 · #636E8F

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

#966EBD

#96BD70

Analogous

#7070BD

#966EBD

#BD70BD

Triadic

#966EBD

#BD9670

#70BD96

Split-Complementary

#966EBD

#BDBD70

#70BD70

Tetradic

#966EBD

#BD7070

#96BD70

#70BDBD

Monochromatic

#4A2F65

#70479A

#966EBD

#BDA4D5

#E3D9ED

Rectangle

#966EBD

#BD7096

#96BD70

#70BD96

Compound

#966EBD

#BD70BD

#96BD70

#70BD70

Variations

Lighter

#AB8CCA

#C0ADD4

#DAD1E4

Darker

#784AA7

#533174

#301C45

Saturation

#968BA2

#9670BD

#964FDE

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

3.99:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.26:1

Deuteranopia

#966EBD

#7286BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#966EBD

#7676B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#966EBD

#8E8077

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

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

#B07FA9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#966EBD

Daylight 5500K

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

#9D84CD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#80A858

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: #966EBD;

CSS — background

background-color: #966EBD;

CSS Variable

--color-viola: #966EBD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'viola': '#966EBD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#966EBD] text-[#966EBD]

SCSS

$viola: #966EBD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #966EBD?

#966EBD is Viola, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #966EBD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Viola?

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

What colors pair well with Viola?

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 Viola?

You can download 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 Viola?

The hex code is #966EBD. In RGB it's 150, 110, 189, and in HSL it's 270°, 37%, 59%.

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