PURPLES

Carolina

#9B84A1

RGB 155, 132, 161 · HSL 288°, 13%, 57% · CMYK 4, 18, 0, 37

Carolina is #9B84A1 in HEX — rgb(155, 132, 161), hsl(288°, 13%, 57%), cmyk(4%, 18%, 0%, 37%).

Carolina pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 288°, 13%, 57%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#9B84A1

RGB155, 132, 161

HSL288°, 13%, 57%

HSV288°, 18%, 63%

CMYK4, 18, 0, 37

Decimal10192033

CSS RGBrgb(155, 132, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(288, 13%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Carolina 1384

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Imagine That 1226

ΔE 3.1 · #947C98

Kilz

Persian Rose RA140-02

ΔE 3.1 · #97829A

PPG

Pale Plum 1177-5

ΔE 3.2 · #A489A3

Valspar

Evening Lilac 1002-5B

ΔE 3.3 · #917E99

Dulux

Subdued Violet S49C5

ΔE 3.5 · #937B99

Vista Paint

Imagine That C-1225

ΔE 3.9 · #927A96

Sherwin-Williams

Radiant Lilac SW0074

ΔE 4.3 · #A489A0

Behr

Uptown Girl MQ5-33

ΔE 5 · #A58FA7

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Eggplant DE5956

ΔE 6.6 · #8A779A

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 7.1 · #8B859D

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 7.7 · #9B8CB5

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 8.9 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 12.2 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 17.5 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 18.1 · #8FA4BF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#9B84A1

#89A083

Analogous

#8C83A0

#9B84A1

#A08397

Triadic

#9B84A1

#A09A83

#83A09A

Split-Complementary

#9B84A1

#97A083

#83A08C

Tetradic

#9B84A1

#A08C83

#89A083

#8397A0

Monochromatic

#4A3C4E

#735D79

#9B84A1

#BDAEC1

#E0DAE2

Rectangle

#9B84A1

#A08389

#89A083

#83A09A

Compound

#9B84A1

#A08397

#89A083

#83A08C

Variations

Lighter

#AE9CB3

#C2B6C4

#DBD5DC

Darker

#7E6484

#57455B

#332835

Saturation

#948D96

#9A83A0

#B753CF

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

3.38:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.21:1

Deuteranopia

#9B84A1

#8A8FA1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B84A1

#88889E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B84A1

#988A87

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Carolina 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

#B49094

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9B84A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#A195B8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#699A5D

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: #9B84A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B84A1;

CSS Variable

--color-carolina: #9B84A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'carolina': '#9B84A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B84A1] text-[#9B84A1]

SCSS

$carolina: #9B84A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B84A1?

#9B84A1 is Carolina, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #9B84A1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Carolina?

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

What colors pair well with Carolina?

Carolina 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 Carolina?

You can download Carolina 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 Carolina?

The hex code is #9B84A1. In RGB it's 155, 132, 161, and in HSL it's 288°, 13%, 57%.

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