PURPLES

French Violet

#988EB4

RGB 152, 142, 180 · HSL 256°, 20%, 63% · CMYK 16, 21, 0, 29

French Violet is #988EB4 in HEX — rgb(152, 142, 180), hsl(256°, 20%, 63%), cmyk(16%, 21%, 0%, 29%).

French Violet pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 256°, 20%, 63%. 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#988EB4

RGB152, 142, 180

HSL256°, 20%, 63%

HSV256°, 21%, 71%

CMYK16, 21, 0, 29

Decimal9998004

CSS RGBrgb(152, 142, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 20%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

French Violet 1175-5

Exact match

Dulux

Lush Mauve S44F4

ΔE 2 · #9F91B7

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 2.5 · #9B8CB5

Benjamin Moore

Snugglepuss 1405

ΔE 2.7 · #9D95BC

Sherwin-Williams

Brave Purple SW6823

ΔE 2.8 · #968DB8

Vista Paint

Yolanda C-1234

ΔE 3.5 · #A18FB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Yolanda 1235

ΔE 3.5 · #A291BA

Behr

Purple Mauve 690F-5

ΔE 3.8 · #9287A8

Valspar

Purple Hills 1001-5B

ΔE 4.3 · #9183A7

Kilz

Wonderland RB140-01

ΔE 4.4 · #8F8FBA

Dunn-Edwards

Grape Gatsby DE5948

ΔE 4.8 · #A19ABD

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 8.9 · #8B859D

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 11.3 · #8673A1

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 14.1 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 16 · #6A90B4

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 20.9 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#988EB4

#A9B48E

Analogous

#8E97B4

#988EB4

#AB8EB4

Triadic

#988EB4

#B4988E

#8EB498

Split-Complementary

#988EB4

#B4AB8E

#97B48E

Tetradic

#988EB4

#B48E97

#A9B48E

#8EB4AB

Monochromatic

#4C4365

#6F6293

#988EB4

#C2BCD2

#EBEAF1

Rectangle

#988EB4

#B48EA9

#A9B48E

#8EB498

Compound

#988EB4

#AB8EB4

#A9B48E

#97B48E

Variations

Lighter

#ACA4C3

#C2BDD0

#DCD9E3

Darker

#74669B

#4F456C

#2E283F

Saturation

#9E9BA6

#988EB4

#8668D9

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

3.06:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.86:1

Deuteranopia

#988EB4

#8C95B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#988EB4

#9090B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#988EB4

#949591

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

French Violet 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

#B197A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#988EB4

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F9CC6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#96A66B

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: #988EB4;

CSS — background

background-color: #988EB4;

CSS Variable

--color-french-violet: #988EB4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french-violet': '#988EB4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#988EB4] text-[#988EB4]

SCSS

$french-violet: #988EB4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #988EB4?

#988EB4 is French Violet, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #988EB4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with French Violet?

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

What colors pair well with French Violet?

French Violet 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 French Violet?

You can download French Violet 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 French Violet?

The hex code is #988EB4. In RGB it's 152, 142, 180, and in HSL it's 256°, 20%, 63%.

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