PURPLES

Akebi Purple

#983FB2

RGB 152, 63, 178 · HSL 286°, 48%, 47% · CMYK 15, 65, 0, 30

Akebi Purple is #983FB2 in HEX — rgb(152, 63, 178), hsl(286°, 48%, 47%), cmyk(15%, 65%, 0%, 30%).

Akebi Purple pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 286°, 48%, 47%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#983FB2

RGB152, 63, 178

HSL286°, 48%, 47%

HSV286°, 65%, 70%

CMYK15, 65, 0, 30

Decimal9977778

CSS RGBrgb(152, 63, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(286, 48%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wild Mulberry 690B-6

ΔE 3.6 · #A144BC

Dunn-Edwards

Royal Pretender DE5999

ΔE 29.9 · #A063A1

Dulux

Oriental Rose SB8H5

ΔE 30.8 · #9D64A1

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 31.4 · #94437C

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 31.9 · #835995

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 32.6 · #946DAD

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 32.9 · #9C4B81

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 33.1 · #87558C

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 33.7 · #A03472

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 36.1 · #7B598F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 37.5 · #243F90

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 38.4 · #795484

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 39.2 · #AA3E71

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 40.1 · #604C7F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 43 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 53.4 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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

#983FB2

#59B13E

Analogous

#5D3EB1

#983FB2

#B13E93

Triadic

#983FB2

#B1973E

#3EB197

Split-Complementary

#983FB2

#93B13E

#3EB15D

Tetradic

#983FB2

#B15D3E

#59B13E

#3E93B1

Monochromatic

#361740

#662A79

#983FB2

#B770CD

#D3A8E1

Rectangle

#983FB2

#B13E59

#59B13E

#3EB197

Compound

#983FB2

#B13E93

#59B13E

#3EB15D

Variations

Lighter

#AF5FC7

#C08DCF

#D8C0E0

Darker

#7A3090

#541F65

#32113C

Saturation

#816789

#973EB1

#A71FD1

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

5.69:1

vs Black

3.69:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#983FB2

#5B74B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#983FB2

#5757A8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#983FB2

#8F6154

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Akebi Purple 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

#B15CA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#983FB2

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F61C5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#508F3C

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #983FB2;

CSS — background

background-color: #983FB2;

CSS Variable

--color-akebi-purple: #983FB2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'akebi-purple': '#983FB2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#983FB2] text-[#983FB2]

SCSS

$akebi-purple: #983FB2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #983FB2?

#983FB2 is Akebi Purple, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #983FB2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Akebi Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Akebi Purple?

Akebi Purple 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 Akebi Purple?

You can download Akebi Purple 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 Akebi Purple?

The hex code is #983FB2. In RGB it's 152, 63, 178, and in HSL it's 286°, 48%, 47%.

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