PURPLES

Prom Queen

#9B1DCD

RGB 155, 29, 205 · HSL 283°, 75%, 46% · CMYK 24, 86, 0, 20

Prom Queen is #9B1DCD in HEX — rgb(155, 29, 205), hsl(283°, 75%, 46%), cmyk(24%, 86%, 0%, 20%).

Prom Queen pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 283°, 75%, 46%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#9B1DCD

RGB155, 29, 205

HSL283°, 75%, 46%

HSV283°, 86%, 80%

CMYK24, 86, 0, 20

Decimal10165709

CSS RGBrgb(155, 29, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(283, 75%, 46%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Exotic Bloom 680B-6

ΔE 12.3 · #A543D6

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 54.9 · #C05A99

Dunn-Edwards

Royal Pretender DE5999

ΔE 55.4 · #A063A1

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 55.6 · #D76AAC

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 55.9 · #243F90

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 56.2 · #A03472

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 56.3 · #D96CAD

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 57.3 · #835995

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 57.8 · #9C4B81

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 58.8 · #87558C

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 61.3 · #776BAB

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 61.7 · #B54D7F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 61.9 · #AA3E71

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 64.6 · #604C7F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 66.4 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 78.1 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

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

#9B1DCD

#4FCD1D

Analogous

#431DCD

#9B1DCD

#CD1DA7

Triadic

#9B1DCD

#CD9B1D

#1DCD9B

Split-Complementary

#9B1DCD

#A7CD1D

#1DCD43

Tetradic

#9B1DCD

#CD431D

#4FCD1D

#1DA7CD

Monochromatic

#360A47

#69148A

#9B1DCD

#BC51E6

#D694F0

Rectangle

#9B1DCD

#CD1D4F

#4FCD1D

#1DCD9B

Compound

#9B1DCD

#CD1DA7

#4FCD1D

#1DCD43

Variations

Lighter

#B53EE3

#C378E1

#DAB6E8

Darker

#7E14A8

#580B76

#340546

Saturation

#815B90

#9B1DCD

#A20FDC

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

6.09:1

vs Black

3.45:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9B1DCD

#4474CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B1DCD

#4949C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B1DCD

#8E5F49

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Prom Queen 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

#B442B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9B1DCD

Daylight 5500K

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

#A147D9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE8ED

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.

#48A324

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: #9B1DCD;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B1DCD;

CSS Variable

--color-prom-queen: #9B1DCD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prom-queen': '#9B1DCD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B1DCD] text-[#9B1DCD]

SCSS

$prom-queen: #9B1DCD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B1DCD?

#9B1DCD is Prom Queen, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #9B1DCD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Prom Queen?

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

What colors pair well with Prom Queen?

Prom Queen 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 Prom Queen?

You can download Prom Queen 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 Prom Queen?

The hex code is #9B1DCD. In RGB it's 155, 29, 205, and in HSL it's 283°, 75%, 46%.

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