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Orchid Lei

#9C4A7D

RGB 156, 74, 125 · HSL 323°, 36%, 45% · CMYK 0, 53, 20, 39

Orchid Lei is #9C4A7D in HEX — rgb(156, 74, 125), hsl(323°, 36%, 45%), cmyk(0%, 53%, 20%, 39%).

Orchid Lei pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 323°, 36%, 45%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#9C4A7D

RGB156, 74, 125

HSL323°, 36%, 45%

HSV323°, 53%, 61%

CMYK0, 53, 20, 39

Decimal10242685

CSS RGBrgb(156, 74, 125)

CSS HSLhsl(323, 36%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Passion DE5006

ΔE 1.6 · #9B4B80

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 1.9 · #9C4B81

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 4.4 · #94437C

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 5.6 · #924E7D

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 6.3 · #A54976

Dulux

Befitting S47H8

ΔE 6.7 · #964970

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 7.8 · #953D68

Behr

Berries And Cream 100D-5

ΔE 8.9 · #96548E

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 11.1 · #AA3E71

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 11.2 · #8D557D

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 11.5 · #A25877

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Patch 1152

ΔE 11.7 · #84395D

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 13.8 · #87558C

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 14.7 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 22.9 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 41.9 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

13/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#9C4A7D

#499C69

Analogous

#92499C

#9C4A7D

#9C4953

Triadic

#9C4A7D

#7C9C49

#497C9C

Split-Complementary

#9C4A7D

#539C49

#499C92

Tetradic

#9C4A7D

#9C9249

#499C69

#49539C

Monochromatic

#341829

#683153

#9C4A7D

#BE74A2

#D6A8C5

Rectangle

#9C4A7D

#9C6949

#499C69

#497C9C

Compound

#9C4A7D

#9C4953

#499C69

#499C92

Variations

Lighter

#B76698

#C591B1

#DAC2D1

Darker

#7F3964

#582645

#341628

Saturation

#7F6676

#9C497C

#C12585

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.69:1

vs Black

3.69:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9C4A7D

#70737C

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C4A7D

#5F5F78

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C4A7D

#985756

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Orchid Lei strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#B46479

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C4A7D

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2699D

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#447F5B

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: #9C4A7D;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C4A7D;

CSS Variable

--color-orchid-lei: #9C4A7D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchid-lei': '#9C4A7D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C4A7D] text-[#9C4A7D]

SCSS

$orchid-lei: #9C4A7D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C4A7D?

#9C4A7D is Orchid Lei, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #9C4A7D warm or cool?

Orchid Lei reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Orchid Lei?

Orchid Lei works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Orchid Lei?

Orchid Lei pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Orchid Lei?

You can download Orchid Lei 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 Orchid Lei?

The hex code is #9C4A7D. In RGB it's 156, 74, 125, and in HSL it's 323°, 36%, 45%.

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