PURPLES

Medium Purple

#9E43A2

RGB 158, 67, 162 · HSL 297°, 41%, 45% · CMYK 2, 59, 0, 36

Medium Purple is #9E43A2 in HEX — rgb(158, 67, 162), hsl(297°, 41%, 45%), cmyk(2%, 59%, 0%, 36%).

Medium Purple pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 297°, 41%, 45%. 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#9E43A2

RGB158, 67, 162

HSL297°, 41%, 45%

HSV297°, 59%, 64%

CMYK2, 59, 0, 36

Decimal10372002

CSS RGBrgb(158, 67, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(297, 41%, 45%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Love Poem M120-6

ΔE 6.9 · #984CB0

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 20.5 · #94437C

Dunn-Edwards

Royal Pretender DE5999

ΔE 20.6 · #A063A1

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 21.2 · #C05A99

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 21.9 · #9C4B81

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 23.1 · #A03472

PPG

Bermuda Onion 1252-7

ΔE 23.2 · #9D5A8F

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 24 · #87558C

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonlight Melody 1179

ΔE 24.2 · #AF73B0

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 27.6 · #B54D7F

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 28.1 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 28.4 · #AA3E71

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 30.4 · #8D557D

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 32.3 · #C6628C

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 37.1 · #243F90

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 42.9 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#9E43A2

#48A244

Analogous

#6E44A2

#9E43A2

#A24477

Triadic

#9E43A2

#A29D44

#44A29D

Split-Complementary

#9E43A2

#77A244

#44A26E

Tetradic

#9E43A2

#A26E44

#48A244

#4477A2

Monochromatic

#341736

#692D6C

#9E43A2

#BF6FC3

#D7A5D9

Rectangle

#9E43A2

#A24448

#48A244

#44A29D

Compound

#9E43A2

#A24477

#48A244

#44A26E

Variations

Lighter

#B861BD

#C58EC8

#DBC0DC

Darker

#7F3483

#59235C

#341336

Saturation

#7F6581

#9D44A2

#BC22C4

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

5.56:1

vs Black

3.78:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9E43A2

#6676A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E43A2

#5B5B9A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E43A2

#975D55

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Medium 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

#B65F95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E43A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#A364B9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

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.

#438440

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: #9E43A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E43A2;

CSS Variable

--color-medium-purple: #9E43A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'medium-purple': '#9E43A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E43A2] text-[#9E43A2]

SCSS

$medium-purple: #9E43A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E43A2?

#9E43A2 is Medium Purple, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #9E43A2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Medium Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Medium Purple?

Medium 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 Medium Purple?

You can download Medium 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 Medium Purple?

The hex code is #9E43A2. In RGB it's 158, 67, 162, and in HSL it's 297°, 41%, 45%.

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