PURPLES

Karma Chameleon

#9F78A9

RGB 159, 120, 169 · HSL 288°, 22%, 57% · CMYK 6, 29, 0, 34

Karma Chameleon is #9F78A9 in HEX — rgb(159, 120, 169), hsl(288°, 22%, 57%), cmyk(6%, 29%, 0%, 34%).

Karma Chameleon pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 288°, 22%, 57%. 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#9F78A9

RGB159, 120, 169

HSL288°, 22%, 57%

HSV288°, 29%, 66%

CMYK6, 29, 0, 34

Decimal10451113

CSS RGBrgb(159, 120, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(288, 22%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Pleasant Dream C-1185

ΔE 1.2 · #A177A8

Dulux

Design Delight S45G5

ΔE 1.2 · #A27BAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Dream 1186

ΔE 1.3 · #A379AA

Dunn-Edwards

Cloudy Plum DE5984

ΔE 1.7 · #9D7AAC

Behr

Reserve S120-5

ΔE 4.8 · #A884B8

Benjamin Moore

Naples 1391

ΔE 4.9 · #A07DA6

PPG

Purple Statice 1249-5

ΔE 4.9 · #A885B5

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 5.7 · #A381BA

Kilz

Favorite Things RA160-02

ΔE 6.9 · #AF78A5

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 8.4 · #8673A1

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 8.4 · #A18AB7

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 11.5 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 15.6 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 21.2 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 27.1 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 27.9 · #8FA4BF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#9F78A9

#83A979

Analogous

#8879A9

#9F78A9

#A9799B

Triadic

#9F78A9

#A9A079

#79A9A0

Split-Complementary

#9F78A9

#9BA979

#79A988

Tetradic

#9F78A9

#A98879

#83A979

#799BA9

Monochromatic

#4E3654

#795483

#9F78A9

#C1A8C7

#E2D7E5

Rectangle

#9F78A9

#A97983

#83A979

#79A9A0

Compound

#9F78A9

#A9799B

#83A979

#79A988

Variations

Lighter

#B394BB

#C5B1CA

#DCD3DF

Darker

#84598F

#5C3D63

#36233A

Saturation

#968A99

#A079A9

#B94ED4

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

3.66:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.73:1

Deuteranopia

#9F78A9

#828CA9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F78A9

#8080A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F78A9

#9A827E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Karma Chameleon 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

#B7879A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F78A9

Daylight 5500K

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

#A48CBE

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#699A5D

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: #9F78A9;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F78A9;

CSS Variable

--color-karma-chameleon: #9F78A9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'karma-chameleon': '#9F78A9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F78A9] text-[#9F78A9]

SCSS

$karma-chameleon: #9F78A9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F78A9?

#9F78A9 is Karma Chameleon, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #9F78A9 warm or cool?

Karma Chameleon reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Karma Chameleon?

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

What colors pair well with Karma Chameleon?

Karma Chameleon 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 Karma Chameleon?

You can download Karma Chameleon 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 Karma Chameleon?

The hex code is #9F78A9. In RGB it's 159, 120, 169, and in HSL it's 288°, 22%, 57%.

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