PURPLES

Aged To Perfection

#9F8BD4

RGB 159, 139, 212 · HSL 256°, 46%, 69% · CMYK 25, 34, 0, 17

Aged To Perfection is #9F8BD4 in HEX — rgb(159, 139, 212), hsl(256°, 46%, 69%), cmyk(25%, 34%, 0%, 17%).

Aged To Perfection pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 256°, 46%, 69%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#9F8BD4

RGB159, 139, 212

HSL256°, 46%, 69%

HSV256°, 34%, 83%

CMYK25, 34, 0, 17

Decimal10456020

CSS RGBrgb(159, 139, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 46%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Aged To Perfection M100-4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Faraway Sky DE5942

ΔE 7.6 · #8980C1

Valspar

Grapolicious 4003-10B

ΔE 9.4 · #8D7FBA

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 9.5 · #9B81BA

Dulux

Forever Lilac S44H5

ΔE 10.1 · #9285BD

Vista Paint

Royal Raul K-25

ΔE 10.7 · #8771B2

PPG

Magic Carpet 1248-6

ΔE 11.1 · #9488BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Gorgeous Hydrangea 1242

ΔE 11.3 · #A495CB

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 14 · #776BAB

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 15.5 · #A18AB7

Kilz

Belladona RA280-02

ΔE 15.5 · #8A7AAA

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 17.5 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 23.1 · #4A72B0

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 27 · #2D61AD

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 28.9 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 33.1 · #1F4992

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#9F8BD4

#C1D48C

Analogous

#8C9DD4

#9F8BD4

#C38CD4

Triadic

#9F8BD4

#D49F8C

#8CD49F

Split-Complementary

#9F8BD4

#D4C38C

#9DD48C

Tetradic

#9F8BD4

#D48C9D

#C1D48C

#8CD4C3

Monochromatic

#4E3691

#7154C0

#9F8BD4

#CDC3E9

#F0ECF8

Rectangle

#9F8BD4

#D48CC1

#C1D48C

#8CD49F

Compound

#9F8BD4

#C38CD4

#C1D48C

#9DD48C

Variations

Lighter

#B2A3DD

#C7BDE2

#DFDAEC

Darker

#7356C4

#4A3092

#2A1B56

Saturation

#ABA5BB

#9F8CD4

#9576EA

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

2.95:1

Fail

vs Black

7.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9F8BD4

#859AD4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9F8BD4

#8F8FCC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9F8BD4

#989A92

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Aged To Perfection 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

#B795BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9F8BD4

Daylight 5500K

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

#A49ADE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#A9BF6C

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: #9F8BD4;

CSS — background

background-color: #9F8BD4;

CSS Variable

--color-aged-to-perfection: #9F8BD4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aged-to-perfection': '#9F8BD4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9F8BD4] text-[#9F8BD4]

SCSS

$aged-to-perfection: #9F8BD4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9F8BD4?

#9F8BD4 is Aged To Perfection, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #9F8BD4 warm or cool?

Aged To Perfection reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Aged To Perfection?

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

What colors pair well with Aged To Perfection?

Aged To Perfection 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 Aged To Perfection?

You can download Aged To Perfection 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 Aged To Perfection?

The hex code is #9F8BD4. In RGB it's 159, 139, 212, and in HSL it's 256°, 46%, 69%.

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