PURPLES

Foxy Fuchsia

#9F00C5

RGB 159, 0, 197 · HSL 288°, 100%, 39% · CMYK 19, 100, 0, 23

Foxy Fuchsia is #9F00C5 in HEX — rgb(159, 0, 197), hsl(288°, 100%, 39%), cmyk(19%, 100%, 0%, 23%).

Foxy Fuchsia pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 288°, 100%, 39%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#9F00C5

RGB159, 0, 197

HSL288°, 100%, 39%

HSV288°, 100%, 77%

CMYK19, 100, 0, 23

Decimal10420421

CSS RGBrgb(159, 0, 197)

CSS HSLhsl(288, 100%, 39%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Exotic Bloom 680B-6

ΔE 14.9 · #A543D6

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 54.6 · #C05A99

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 55.3 · #A03472

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 55.4 · #D76AAC

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 55.8 · #D15B9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 56.1 · #D96CAD

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 57.2 · #BD4380

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 58.1 · #243F90

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 58.4 · #835995

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 59.6 · #87558C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 61 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 61 · #B54D7F

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 62.5 · #7B598F

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 64.7 · #C9709E

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 66 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 78.3 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

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 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

#9F00C5

#28C700

Analogous

#3C00C7

#9F00C5

#C7008B

Triadic

#9F00C5

#C79F00

#00C79F

Split-Complementary

#9F00C5

#8BC700

#00C73C

Tetradic

#9F00C5

#C73C00

#28C700

#008BC7

Monochromatic

#25002E

#62007A

#9F00C5

#D014FF

#DF61FF

Rectangle

#9F00C5

#C70028

#28C700

#00C79F

Compound

#9F00C5

#C7008B

#28C700

#00C73C

Variations

Lighter

#CD06FF

#D152F1

#DFA2EF

Darker

#7F009F

#58006D

#330040

Saturation

#754681

#9F00C7

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

6.40:1

vs Black

3.28:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#9F00C5

#4872C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F00C5

#4545B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F00C5

#935742

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Foxy Fuchsia 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

#B72DAF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F00C5

Daylight 5500K

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

#A432D3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE7EE

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.

#2C9811

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: #9F00C5;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F00C5;

CSS Variable

--color-foxy-fuchsia: #9F00C5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'foxy-fuchsia': '#9F00C5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F00C5] text-[#9F00C5]

SCSS

$foxy-fuchsia: #9F00C5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F00C5?

#9F00C5 is Foxy Fuchsia, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #9F00C5 warm or cool?

Foxy Fuchsia reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Foxy Fuchsia?

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

What colors pair well with Foxy Fuchsia?

Foxy Fuchsia 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 Foxy Fuchsia?

You can download Foxy Fuchsia 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 Foxy Fuchsia?

The hex code is #9F00C5. In RGB it's 159, 0, 197, and in HSL it's 288°, 100%, 39%.

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