PURPLES

Kyo Purple

#9D5B8B

RGB 157, 91, 139 · HSL 316°, 27%, 49% · CMYK 0, 42, 11, 38

Kyo Purple is #9D5B8B in HEX — rgb(157, 91, 139), hsl(316°, 27%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 42%, 11%, 38%).

Kyo Purple pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 316°, 27%, 49%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#9D5B8B

RGB157, 91, 139

HSL316°, 27%, 49%

HSV316°, 42%, 62%

CMYK0, 42, 11, 38

Decimal10312587

CSS RGBrgb(157, 91, 139)

CSS HSLhsl(316, 27%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Bermuda Onion 1252-7

ΔE 2.8 · #9D5A8F

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 5 · #924E7D

Dulux

Berry Coulis S47H7

ΔE 5.3 · #965980

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Perfect DE6006

ΔE 5.9 · #915D88

Behr

Berries And Cream 100D-5

ΔE 6.2 · #96548E

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 6.5 · #8D557D

Vista Paint

Immortality C-1171

ΔE 6.6 · #91587E

Hallman-Lindsay

Immortality 1172

ΔE 7.2 · #945B7F

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 7.6 · #9C4B81

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 9 · #87558C

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 10.7 · #935E7C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 11.1 · #A25877

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 13 · #795484

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 18.1 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 19.2 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 38.2 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#9D5B8B

#5B9F6D

Analogous

#8F5B9F

#9D5B8B

#9F5B6B

Triadic

#9D5B8B

#8D9F5B

#5B8D9F

Split-Complementary

#9D5B8B

#6B9F5B

#5B9F8F

Tetradic

#9D5B8B

#9F8F5B

#5B9F6D

#5B6B9F

Monochromatic

#3E2337

#6E3F62

#9D5B8B

#BC8AAF

#D8BBD0

Rectangle

#9D5B8B

#9F6D5B

#5B9F6D

#5B8D9F

Compound

#9D5B8B

#9F5B6B

#5B9F6D

#5B9F8F

Variations

Lighter

#B37BA4

#C39FB9

#DAC9D5

Darker

#804871

#59304E

#341C2E

Saturation

#877382

#9F5B8D

#CC2EA2

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

4.88:1

vs Black

4.30:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9D5B8B

#767B8A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D5B8B

#6A6A86

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D5B8B

#996664

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Kyo 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

#B57183

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D5B8B

Daylight 5500K

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

#A276A8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#50855E

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: #9D5B8B;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D5B8B;

CSS Variable

--color-kyo-purple: #9D5B8B;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'kyo-purple': '#9D5B8B' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D5B8B] text-[#9D5B8B]

SCSS

$kyo-purple: #9D5B8B;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D5B8B?

#9D5B8B is Kyo Purple, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #9D5B8B warm or cool?

Kyo Purple reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Kyo Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Kyo Purple?

Kyo 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 Kyo Purple?

You can download Kyo 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 Kyo Purple?

The hex code is #9D5B8B. In RGB it's 157, 91, 139, and in HSL it's 316°, 27%, 49%.

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