PURPLES

Morado Purple

#9955CC

RGB 153, 85, 204 · HSL 274°, 54%, 57% · CMYK 25, 58, 0, 20

Morado Purple is #9955CC in HEX — rgb(153, 85, 204), hsl(274°, 54%, 57%), cmyk(25%, 58%, 0%, 20%).

Morado Purple pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 274°, 54%, 57%. 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#9955CC

RGB153, 85, 204

HSL274°, 54%, 57%

HSV274°, 58%, 80%

CMYK25, 58, 0, 20

Decimal10048972

CSS RGBrgb(153, 85, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(274, 54%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wild Mulberry 690B-6

ΔE 8.7 · #A144BC

Dunn-Edwards

Cabaret DE5992

ΔE 31 · #845998

Vista Paint

Crown Jewels C-1192

ΔE 31.5 · #946CAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 31.6 · #946DAD

Dulux

Oriental Rose SB8H5

ΔE 31.8 · #9D64A1

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 32.8 · #835995

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 35.1 · #87558C

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 35.2 · #776BAB

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 35.6 · #674C87

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 35.9 · #243F90

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 39.9 · #795484

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 40.1 · #924E7D

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 40.7 · #1F4992

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 41 · #604C7F

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 46.6 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 55.4 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

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

#9955CC

#89CD56

Analogous

#5E56CD

#9955CC

#CD56C5

Triadic

#9955CC

#CD9956

#56CD99

Split-Complementary

#9955CC

#C5CD56

#56CD5E

Tetradic

#9955CC

#CD5E56

#89CD56

#56C5CD

Monochromatic

#4A206A

#7331A5

#9955CC

#BD91DE

#E0CCF0

Rectangle

#9955CC

#CD5689

#89CD56

#56CD99

Compound

#9955CC

#CD56C5

#89CD56

#56CD5E

Variations

Lighter

#AE78D7

#C19FDB

#DBCAE7

Darker

#7D32B6

#56207F

#32124B

Saturation

#9480A3

#9956CD

#9D3DE6

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

4.64:1

vs Black

4.53:1

Deuteranopia

#9955CC

#5E80CB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9955CC

#6565C2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9955CC

#8E7567

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Morado 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

#B26CB4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9955CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#9F71D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9ED

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.

#74B443

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: #9955CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #9955CC;

CSS Variable

--color-morado-purple: #9955CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'morado-purple': '#9955CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9955CC] text-[#9955CC]

SCSS

$morado-purple: #9955CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9955CC?

#9955CC is Morado Purple, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #9955CC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Morado Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Morado Purple?

Morado 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 Morado Purple?

You can download Morado 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 Morado Purple?

The hex code is #9955CC. In RGB it's 153, 85, 204, and in HSL it's 274°, 54%, 57%.

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