PURPLES

Aconite Violet

#9C52F2

RGB 156, 82, 242 · HSL 268°, 86%, 64% · CMYK 36, 66, 0, 5

Aconite Violet is #9C52F2 in HEX — rgb(156, 82, 242), hsl(268°, 86%, 64%), cmyk(36%, 66%, 0%, 5%).

Aconite Violet pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 268°, 86%, 64%. 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#9C52F2

RGB156, 82, 242

HSL268°, 86%, 64%

HSV268°, 66%, 95%

CMYK36, 66, 0, 5

Decimal10244850

CSS RGBrgb(156, 82, 242)

CSS HSLhsl(268, 86%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Orchid Kiss 670B-6

ΔE 10.4 · #A55CE9

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 51 · #243F90

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Pride DE5991

ΔE 51.8 · #A274B5

Vista Paint

Crown Jewels C-1192

ΔE 52.1 · #946CAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 52.2 · #946DAD

Dulux

Oriental Rose SB8H5

ΔE 52.9 · #9D64A1

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 53.8 · #835995

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 54.9 · #776BAB

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 55.9 · #674C87

Valspar

Sonic Plum 4002-10C

ΔE 56.2 · #815A92

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 56.8 · #1F4992

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 59.3 · #A03472

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 60.9 · #795484

Kilz

Superstition RH250

ΔE 61.2 · #604C7F

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 64 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 75.3 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

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

#9C52F2

#A8F254

Analogous

#545AF2

#9C52F2

#ED54F2

Triadic

#9C52F2

#F29E54

#54F29E

Split-Complementary

#9C52F2

#F2ED54

#5AF254

Tetradic

#9C52F2

#F2545A

#A8F254

#54F2ED

Monochromatic

#520CA1

#7611E8

#9C52F2

#C69BF8

#EFE3FD

Rectangle

#9C52F2

#F254A8

#A8F254

#54F29E

Compound

#9C52F2

#ED54F2

#A8F254

#5AF254

Variations

Lighter

#B176F5

#C5A0F0

#DECCF2

Darker

#7B12F3

#5405AF

#310168

Saturation

#A28CBB

#9E54F2

#9E4EF9

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

4.28:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.90:1

Deuteranopia

#9C52F2

#4B87F2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C52F2

#6464E5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C52F2

#8C816B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Aconite Violet 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

#B46AD1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C52F2

Daylight 5500K

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

#A26FF5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE7EE

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.

#90E036

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: #9C52F2;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C52F2;

CSS Variable

--color-aconite-violet: #9C52F2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aconite-violet': '#9C52F2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C52F2] text-[#9C52F2]

SCSS

$aconite-violet: #9C52F2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C52F2?

#9C52F2 is Aconite Violet, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #9C52F2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aconite Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Aconite Violet?

Aconite Violet 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 Aconite Violet?

You can download Aconite Violet 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 Aconite Violet?

The hex code is #9C52F2. In RGB it's 156, 82, 242, and in HSL it's 268°, 86%, 64%.

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