PURPLES

Petrified Purple

#9C87C1

RGB 156, 135, 193 · HSL 262°, 32%, 64% · CMYK 19, 30, 0, 24

Petrified Purple is #9C87C1 in HEX — rgb(156, 135, 193), hsl(262°, 32%, 64%), cmyk(19%, 30%, 0%, 24%).

Petrified Purple pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 262°, 32%, 64%. 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#9C87C1

RGB156, 135, 193

HSL262°, 32%, 64%

HSV262°, 30%, 76%

CMYK19, 30, 0, 24

Decimal10258369

CSS RGBrgb(156, 135, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(262, 32%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Silken Purple SB8H2

ΔE 2.4 · #9F89BF

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 2.6 · #9B81BA

Behr

Garden Flower 670D-5

ΔE 3.7 · #A290CD

PPG

Magic Carpet 1248-6

ΔE 3.9 · #9488BE

Valspar

Grapolicious 4003-10B

ΔE 4.4 · #8D7FBA

Dunn-Edwards

Lush Lilac DE5970

ΔE 4.5 · #9D7EB7

Vista Paint

Gorgeous Hydrangea C-1241

ΔE 5.2 · #A293C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Gorgeous Hydrangea 1242

ΔE 5.8 · #A495CB

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 7.4 · #A18AB7

Kilz

Belladona RA280-02

ΔE 7.9 · #8A7AAA

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 9.9 · #9B8CB5

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 10.3 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 20.1 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 22.2 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 24.6 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 32.6 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#9C87C1

#ABC186

Analogous

#868EC1

#9C87C1

#B986C1

Triadic

#9C87C1

#C19B86

#86C19B

Split-Complementary

#9C87C1

#C1B986

#8EC186

Tetradic

#9C87C1

#C1868E

#ABC186

#86C1B9

Monochromatic

#4F3B72

#7255A5

#9C87C1

#C5B8DB

#EEEBF5

Rectangle

#9C87C1

#C186AB

#ABC186

#86C19B

Compound

#9C87C1

#B986C1

#ABC186

#8EC186

Variations

Lighter

#AF9ECD

#C4B9D7

#DDD8E6

Darker

#7759AC

#513A79

#2F2147

Saturation

#A19AAC

#9B86C1

#9367E0

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

3.16:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.65:1

Deuteranopia

#9C87C1

#8695C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9C87C1

#8B8BBB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9C87C1

#96938D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Petrified Purple 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

#B492AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9C87C1

Daylight 5500K

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

#A297D0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#93AA6B

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: #9C87C1;

CSS — background

background-color: #9C87C1;

CSS Variable

--color-petrified-purple: #9C87C1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'petrified-purple': '#9C87C1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9C87C1] text-[#9C87C1]

SCSS

$petrified-purple: #9C87C1;

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#7F84BE · ΔE 9.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9C87C1?

#9C87C1 is Petrified Purple, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #9C87C1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Petrified Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Petrified Purple?

Petrified Purple 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 Petrified Purple?

You can download Petrified Purple 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 Petrified Purple?

The hex code is #9C87C1. In RGB it's 156, 135, 193, and in HSL it's 262°, 32%, 64%.

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