PURPLES

Valerian

#9F7A93

RGB 159, 122, 147 · HSL 319°, 16%, 55% · CMYK 0, 23, 8, 38

Valerian is #9F7A93 in HEX — rgb(159, 122, 147), hsl(319°, 16%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 8%, 38%).

Valerian pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 319°, 16%, 55%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#9F7A93

RGB159, 122, 147

HSL319°, 16%, 55%

HSV319°, 23%, 62%

CMYK0, 23, 8, 38

Decimal10451603

CSS RGBrgb(159, 122, 147)

CSS HSLhsl(319, 16%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Angel Heart S46F5

ΔE 3 · #A17692

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 3.8 · #A47D90

Vista Paint

Screen Gem C-1205

ΔE 4.4 · #9A7595

Valspar

Purple Plumage 1005-5B

ΔE 4.4 · #A57A8D

Hallman-Lindsay

Screen Gem 1206

ΔE 4.6 · #9D7798

Behr

Bedford Brown 140F-4

ΔE 4.7 · #A3768A

Dunn-Edwards

Muted Berry DE5977

ΔE 5.8 · #91788C

Benjamin Moore

Wild 2072-40

ΔE 5.8 · #967F9A

PPG

Pale Plum 1177-5

ΔE 6.4 · #A489A3

Sherwin-Williams

Radiant Lilac SW0074

ΔE 6.4 · #A489A0

Kilz

Persian Rose RA140-02

ΔE 6.6 · #97829A

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 11.7 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 13 · #8D8089

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 13.5 · #9B8CB5

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 19.3 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 20.3 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#9F7A93

#7A9F86

Analogous

#987A9F

#9F7A93

#9F7A81

Triadic

#9F7A93

#939F7A

#7A939F

Split-Complementary

#9F7A93

#819F7A

#7A9F98

Tetradic

#9F7A93

#9F987A

#7A9F86

#7A819F

Monochromatic

#4A3643

#76566C

#9F7A93

#BFA6B7

#DFD3DB

Rectangle

#9F7A93

#9F867A

#7A9F86

#7A939F

Compound

#9F7A93

#9F7A81

#7A9F86

#7A9F98

Variations

Lighter

#B295A9

#C4B1BE

#DBD2D8

Darker

#835D77

#5B4052

#352530

Saturation

#92878E

#9F7A93

#CF4AA5

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

3.70:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.68:1

Deuteranopia

#9F7A93

#888A93

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F7A93

#818190

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F7A93

#9C7F7E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Valerian 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

#B78889

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F7A93

Daylight 5500K

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

#A48DAE

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#59956C

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: #9F7A93;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F7A93;

CSS Variable

--color-valerian: #9F7A93;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'valerian': '#9F7A93' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F7A93] text-[#9F7A93]

SCSS

$valerian: #9F7A93;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F7A93?

#9F7A93 is Valerian, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #9F7A93 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Valerian?

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

What colors pair well with Valerian?

Valerian 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 Valerian?

You can download Valerian 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 Valerian?

The hex code is #9F7A93. In RGB it's 159, 122, 147, and in HSL it's 319°, 16%, 55%.

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