PURPLES

Purple Zergling

#A15589

RGB 161, 85, 137 · HSL 319°, 31%, 48% · CMYK 0, 47, 15, 37

Purple Zergling is #A15589 in HEX — rgb(161, 85, 137), hsl(319°, 31%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 47%, 15%, 37%).

Purple Zergling pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 319°, 31%, 48%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#A15589

RGB161, 85, 137

HSL319°, 31%, 48%

HSV319°, 47%, 63%

CMYK0, 47, 15, 37

Decimal10573193

CSS RGBrgb(161, 85, 137)

CSS HSLhsl(319, 31%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Passion DE5006

ΔE 3.7 · #9B4B80

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 3.8 · #9C4B81

PPG

Bermuda Onion 1252-7

ΔE 4 · #9D5A8F

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 5.3 · #924E7D

Behr

Berries And Cream 100D-5

ΔE 6 · #96548E

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 6.8 · #94437C

Dulux

Eclectic Purple SB7H5

ΔE 6.9 · #B4649D

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Parade 1165

ΔE 8.5 · #B26BA2

Kilz

De Janeiro LH100

ΔE 9.8 · #8D557D

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 11.3 · #87558C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 11.8 · #A25877

Sherwin-Williams

Dynamo SW6841

ΔE 11.9 · #953D68

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 14.1 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 14.6 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 21.1 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 41.6 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#A15589

#54A06C

Analogous

#9254A0

#A15589

#A05462

Triadic

#A15589

#88A054

#5488A0

Split-Complementary

#A15589

#62A054

#54A092

Tetradic

#A15589

#A09254

#54A06C

#5462A0

Monochromatic

#3C2033

#6E3A5E

#A15589

#BE83AB

#D8B6CD

Rectangle

#A15589

#A06C54

#54A06C

#5488A0

Compound

#A15589

#A05462

#54A06C

#54A092

Variations

Lighter

#B674A1

#C49AB7

#DBC7D4

Darker

#82426E

#5A2C4C

#35192C

Saturation

#866F7F

#A05488

#CB2A98

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

5.03:1

vs Black

4.18:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A15589

#767A88

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A15589

#676784

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A15589

#9D6260

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Zergling 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

#B86C82

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A15589

Daylight 5500K

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

#A571A6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4D835E

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: #A15589;

CSS — background

background-color: #A15589;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-zergling: #A15589;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-zergling': '#A15589' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A15589] text-[#A15589]

SCSS

$purple-zergling: #A15589;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A15589?

#A15589 is Purple Zergling, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #A15589 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Zergling?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Zergling?

Purple Zergling 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 Purple Zergling?

You can download Purple Zergling 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 Purple Zergling?

The hex code is #A15589. In RGB it's 161, 85, 137, and in HSL it's 319°, 31%, 48%.

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