PURPLES

Greek Lavender

#9B8FB0

RGB 155, 143, 176 · HSL 262°, 17%, 63% · CMYK 12, 19, 0, 31

Greek Lavender is #9B8FB0 in HEX — rgb(155, 143, 176), hsl(262°, 17%, 63%), cmyk(12%, 19%, 0%, 31%).

Greek Lavender pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 262°, 17%, 63%. 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#9B8FB0

RGB155, 143, 176

HSL262°, 17%, 63%

HSV262°, 19%, 69%

CMYK12, 19, 0, 31

Decimal10194864

CSS RGBrgb(155, 143, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(262, 17%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Greek Lavender S44E4

ΔE 0.4 · #9A8FB0

PPG

French Violet 1175-5

ΔE 2.9 · #988EB4

Behr

Purple Mauve 690F-5

ΔE 3.2 · #9287A8

Valspar

Iris Blossom 1001-5C

ΔE 3.6 · #A796B8

Benjamin Moore

Snugglepuss 1405

ΔE 4.1 · #9D95BC

Dunn-Edwards

Grape Gatsby DE5948

ΔE 4.3 · #A19ABD

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 4.7 · #9B8CB5

Vista Paint

Yolanda C-1234

ΔE 5 · #A18FB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Yolanda 1235

ΔE 5 · #A291BA

Kilz

Mystic Petals RA180-02

ΔE 5.2 · #AB9AB8

Sherwin-Williams

Brave Purple SW6823

ΔE 5.8 · #968DB8

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 7.1 · #8B859D

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 13 · #8673A1

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 13.3 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 14.8 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 18.3 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#9B8FB0

#A5B191

Analogous

#9195B1

#9B8FB0

#AC91B1

Triadic

#9B8FB0

#B19C91

#91B19C

Split-Complementary

#9B8FB0

#B1AC91

#95B191

Tetradic

#9B8FB0

#B19195

#A5B191

#91B1AC

Monochromatic

#504662

#75668F

#9B8FB0

#C4BDD0

#ECEAF0

Rectangle

#9B8FB0

#B191A5

#A5B191

#91B19C

Compound

#9B8FB0

#AC91B1

#A5B191

#95B191

Variations

Lighter

#B0A7C0

#C4BECF

#DDDAE2

Darker

#7A6A97

#544869

#31293D

Saturation

#9F9CA5

#9C91B1

#9269D8

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

3.02:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.95:1

Deuteranopia

#9B8FB0

#8F96B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9B8FB0

#9191AC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9B8FB0

#989592

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Greek Lavender 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

#B4989F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9B8FB0

Daylight 5500K

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

#A19DC3

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#90A66B

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: #9B8FB0;

CSS — background

background-color: #9B8FB0;

CSS Variable

--color-greek-lavender: #9B8FB0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'greek-lavender': '#9B8FB0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9B8FB0] text-[#9B8FB0]

SCSS

$greek-lavender: #9B8FB0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9B8FB0?

#9B8FB0 is Greek Lavender, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #9B8FB0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Greek Lavender?

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

What colors pair well with Greek Lavender?

Greek Lavender 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 Greek Lavender?

You can download Greek Lavender 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 Greek Lavender?

The hex code is #9B8FB0. In RGB it's 155, 143, 176, and in HSL it's 262°, 17%, 63%.

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