PURPLES

Chive Flower

#A193BF

RGB 161, 147, 191 · HSL 259°, 26%, 66% · CMYK 16, 23, 0, 25

Chive Flower is #A193BF in HEX — rgb(161, 147, 191), hsl(259°, 26%, 66%), cmyk(16%, 23%, 0%, 25%).

Chive Flower pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 259°, 26%, 66%. 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#A193BF

RGB161, 147, 191

HSL259°, 26%, 66%

HSV259°, 23%, 75%

CMYK16, 23, 0, 25

Decimal10589119

CSS RGBrgb(161, 147, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(259, 26%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Chive Flower S44G4

ΔE 0.4 · #A093BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Yolanda 1235

ΔE 2 · #A291BA

Dunn-Edwards

Ode to Purple DE5962

ΔE 2.3 · #A798C2

PPG

Grape Arbor 1247-5

ΔE 2.5 · #A598C7

Vista Paint

Lilac Garden K-18

ΔE 2.5 · #A693BC

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 3.1 · #9B8CB5

Sherwin-Williams

Brave Purple SW6823

ΔE 3.3 · #968DB8

Benjamin Moore

Snugglepuss 1405

ΔE 3.6 · #9D95BC

Valspar

Quite Lilac 4003-10A

ΔE 5 · #9F93C8

Behr

Lily Of The Nile PPU16-5

ΔE 5.3 · #9191BC

Kilz

Fruit Punch RA170-01

ΔE 5.4 · #B29AC2

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 12.2 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 13.1 · #8B859D

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 16.3 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 18.6 · #6A90B4

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 24.7 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#A193BF

#B1BF92

Analogous

#929ABF

#A193BF

#B792BF

Triadic

#A193BF

#BFA092

#92BFA0

Split-Complementary

#A193BF

#BFB792

#9ABF92

Tetradic

#A193BF

#BF929A

#B1BF92

#92BFB7

Monochromatic

#534474

#7662A3

#A193BF

#CAC2DB

#F1EFF6

Rectangle

#A193BF

#BF92B1

#B1BF92

#92BFA0

Compound

#A193BF

#B792BF

#B1BF92

#9ABF92

Variations

Lighter

#B3A8CC

#C7BFD6

#DFDBE6

Darker

#7B66A7

#534277

#302646

Saturation

#A6A2AF

#A092BF

#9472DF

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

2.82:1

Fail

vs Black

7.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A193BF

#919CBF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A193BF

#9595BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A193BF

#9D9B97

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Chive Flower 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

#B89BAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A193BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#A5A0CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#99AB73

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: #A193BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #A193BF;

CSS Variable

--color-chive-flower: #A193BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'chive-flower': '#A193BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A193BF] text-[#A193BF]

SCSS

$chive-flower: #A193BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A193BF?

#A193BF is Chive Flower, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #A193BF warm or cool?

Chive Flower reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Chive Flower?

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

What colors pair well with Chive Flower?

Chive Flower 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 Chive Flower?

You can download Chive Flower 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 Chive Flower?

The hex code is #A193BF. In RGB it's 161, 147, 191, and in HSL it's 259°, 26%, 66%.

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