PURPLES

Oriental Rose

#9D64A1

RGB 157, 100, 161 · HSL 296°, 24%, 51% · CMYK 2, 38, 0, 37

Oriental Rose is #9D64A1 in HEX — rgb(157, 100, 161), hsl(296°, 24%, 51%), cmyk(2%, 38%, 0%, 37%).

Oriental Rose pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 296°, 24%, 51%. 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#9D64A1

RGB157, 100, 161

HSL296°, 24%, 51%

HSV296°, 38%, 63%

CMYK2, 38, 0, 37

Decimal10314913

CSS RGBrgb(157, 100, 161)

CSS HSLhsl(296, 24%, 51%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Oriental Rose SB8H5

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Royal Pretender DE5999

ΔE 1.6 · #A063A1

Behr

Degas Pink 100D-4

ΔE 4.9 · #AC6EAE

PPG

Grape Popsicle 1249-6

ΔE 5.1 · #9569A3

Vista Paint

Moonlight Melody C-1178

ΔE 5.5 · #AC72AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonlight Melody 1179

ΔE 6.1 · #AF73B0

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 7.7 · #87558C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 11.3 · #7B598F

Kilz

Favorite Things RA160-02

ΔE 11.6 · #AF78A5

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 12.5 · #924E7D

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 13 · #795484

Benjamin Moore

Charmed 1398

ΔE 13.2 · #947AB1

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 17.7 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 24.9 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 25.3 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 33.6 · #2D61AD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#9D64A1

#68A064

Analogous

#7E64A0

#9D64A1

#A06486

Triadic

#9D64A1

#A09C64

#64A09C

Split-Complementary

#9D64A1

#86A064

#64A07E

Tetradic

#9D64A1

#A07E64

#68A064

#6486A0

Monochromatic

#412942

#6F4672

#9D64A1

#BA93BD

#D9C3DA

Rectangle

#9D64A1

#A06468

#68A064

#64A09C

Compound

#9D64A1

#A06486

#68A064

#64A07E

Variations

Lighter

#B083B3

#C1A5C3

#DACCDB

Darker

#7F4E82

#58355A

#341E35

Saturation

#8A798B

#9C64A0

#C535D0

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

4.40:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.77:1

Deuteranopia

#9D64A1

#7781A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D64A1

#70709B

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D64A1

#98726D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Oriental Rose 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

#B57894

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D64A1

Daylight 5500K

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

#A27DB8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#578A53

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: #9D64A1;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D64A1;

CSS Variable

--color-oriental-rose: #9D64A1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'oriental-rose': '#9D64A1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D64A1] text-[#9D64A1]

SCSS

$oriental-rose: #9D64A1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D64A1?

#9D64A1 is Oriental Rose, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #9D64A1 warm or cool?

Oriental Rose reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Oriental Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Oriental Rose?

Oriental Rose 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 Oriental Rose?

You can download Oriental Rose 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 Oriental Rose?

The hex code is #9D64A1. In RGB it's 157, 100, 161, and in HSL it's 296°, 24%, 51%.

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