PURPLES

Plum Burst

#9C7EB7

RGB 156, 126, 183 · HSL 272°, 28%, 61% · CMYK 15, 31, 0, 28

Plum Burst is #9C7EB7 in HEX — rgb(156, 126, 183), hsl(272°, 28%, 61%), cmyk(15%, 31%, 0%, 28%).

Plum Burst pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 272°, 28%, 61%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#9C7EB7

RGB156, 126, 183

HSL272°, 28%, 61%

HSV272°, 31%, 72%

CMYK15, 31, 0, 28

Decimal10256055

CSS RGBrgb(156, 126, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(272, 28%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Lush Lilac DE5970

ΔE 0.4 · #9D7EB7

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 1.7 · #9B81BA

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 2.1 · #A381BA

Dulux

Ambitious S45H6

ΔE 2.2 · #9D7AB4

Behr

Garden Plum S110-5

ΔE 3.9 · #947DB1

PPG

Purple Statice 1249-5

ΔE 6.2 · #A885B5

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Dream 1186

ΔE 6.5 · #A379AA

Vista Paint

Pleasant Dream C-1185

ΔE 6.7 · #A177A8

Kilz

Belladona RA280-02

ΔE 7.6 · #8A7AAA

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 8.3 · #A18AB7

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 8.9 · #8673A1

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 11.3 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 20.7 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 22.5 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 27.3 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 30.6 · #5E3D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#9C7EB7

#9AB780

Analogous

#8280B7

#9C7EB7

#B780B6

Triadic

#9C7EB7

#B79D80

#80B79D

Split-Complementary

#9C7EB7

#B6B780

#80B782

Tetradic

#9C7EB7

#B78280

#9AB780

#80B6B7

Monochromatic

#513965

#775496

#9C7EB7

#C3B1D3

#E8E2EE

Rectangle

#9C7EB7

#B7809A

#9AB780

#80B79D

Compound

#9C7EB7

#B780B6

#9AB780

#80B782

Variations

Lighter

#B199C6

#C4B5D2

#DDD5E3

Darker

#7F58A1

#573B70

#332242

Saturation

#9C93A4

#9D80B7

#A05CDB

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

3.45:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.08:1

Deuteranopia

#9C7EB7

#828FB7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C7EB7

#8484B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C7EB7

#978A84

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Plum Burst 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

#B48BA4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C7EB7

Daylight 5500K

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

#A290C9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#82A366

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: #9C7EB7;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C7EB7;

CSS Variable

--color-plum-burst: #9C7EB7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plum-burst': '#9C7EB7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C7EB7] text-[#9C7EB7]

SCSS

$plum-burst: #9C7EB7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C7EB7?

#9C7EB7 is Plum Burst, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #9C7EB7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plum Burst?

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

What colors pair well with Plum Burst?

Plum Burst 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 Plum Burst?

You can download Plum Burst 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 Plum Burst?

The hex code is #9C7EB7. In RGB it's 156, 126, 183, and in HSL it's 272°, 28%, 61%.

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