PURPLES

Barney Purple

#A00498

RGB 160, 4, 152 · HSL 303°, 95%, 32% · CMYK 0, 98, 5, 37

Barney Purple is #A00498 in HEX — rgb(160, 4, 152), hsl(303°, 95%, 32%), cmyk(0%, 98%, 5%, 37%).

Barney Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 303°, 95%, 32%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#A00498

RGB160, 4, 152

HSL303°, 95%, 32%

HSV303°, 98%, 63%

CMYK0, 98, 5, 37

Decimal10486936

CSS RGBrgb(160, 4, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(303, 95%, 32%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Hot Pink 100B-7

ΔE 5 · #A623A6

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 32.1 · #A03472

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 34 · #C05A99

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 34.6 · #BD4380

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 34.6 · #94437C

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 35.2 · #D15B9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 37.1 · #D96CAD

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 37.9 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 38.7 · #B54D7F

PPG

Bermuda Onion 1252-7

ΔE 39.9 · #9D5A8F

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 41.4 · #87558C

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 44.5 · #812A51

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 44.7 · #C6628C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 45.7 · #7B598F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 49.5 · #243F90

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 58.1 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

10/100

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

#A00498

#049F0C

Analogous

#59049F

#A00498

#9F044A

Triadic

#A00498

#979F04

#04979F

Split-Complementary

#A00498

#4A9F04

#049F59

Tetradic

#A00498

#9F5904

#049F0C

#044A9F

Monochromatic

#190118

#550250

#A00498

#EA06DE

#FA42F1

Rectangle

#A00498

#9F0C04

#049F0C

#04979F

Compound

#A00498

#9F044A

#049F0C

#049F59

Variations

Lighter

#E306D8

#EB43E3

#EB9AE7

Darker

#82007C

#5A0055

#340032

Saturation

#693A67

#9F0497

#A10299

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

7.08:1

AAA

vs Black

2.97:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#A00498

#5B6B96

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A00498

#46468F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A00498

#984439

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Barney 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

#B7308D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A00498

Daylight 5500K

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

#A535B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EE

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.

#0E7D13

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: #A00498;

CSS — background

background-color: #A00498;

CSS Variable

--color-barney-purple: #A00498;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'barney-purple': '#A00498' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A00498] text-[#A00498]

SCSS

$barney-purple: #A00498;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A00498?

#A00498 is Barney Purple, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #A00498 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Barney Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Barney Purple?

Barney 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 Barney Purple?

You can download Barney 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 Barney Purple?

The hex code is #A00498. In RGB it's 160, 4, 152, and in HSL it's 303°, 95%, 32%.

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