PURPLES

Sweet Purple

#A2889A

RGB 162, 136, 154 · HSL 318°, 12%, 58% · CMYK 0, 16, 5, 36

Sweet Purple is #A2889A in HEX — rgb(162, 136, 154), hsl(318°, 12%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 5%, 36%).

Sweet Purple pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 318°, 12%, 58%. 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#A2889A

RGB162, 136, 154

HSL318°, 12%, 58%

HSV318°, 16%, 64%

CMYK0, 16, 5, 36

Decimal10651802

CSS RGBrgb(162, 136, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(318, 12%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Sweet Purple 1003-7C

Exact match

Dulux

Lively Light S46D4

ΔE 0.4 · #A1889A

Vista Paint

Lady Like K-747

ΔE 1.6 · #A48B9F

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Bright 1213

ΔE 1.7 · #A08497

Sherwin-Williams

Radiant Lilac SW0074

ΔE 2.9 · #A489A0

Behr

Blackberry Mocha 120F-4

ΔE 3.6 · #9E8692

PPG

Luscious Lilac 18-07

ΔE 4.3 · #AF8F9E

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 4.6 · #B0909F

Benjamin Moore

Amorous AF-600

ΔE 5.6 · #968997

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 6.1 · #A47D90

Dunn-Edwards

Muted Berry DE5977

ΔE 6.4 · #91788C

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 8.4 · #8D8089

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 8.9 · #8B859D

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 13.4 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 13.6 · #9B8CB5

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 14.7 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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 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

#A2889A

#87A18F

Analogous

#9C87A1

#A2889A

#A1878C

Triadic

#A2889A

#99A187

#8799A1

Split-Complementary

#A2889A

#8CA187

#87A19C

Tetradic

#A2889A

#A19C87

#87A18F

#878CA1

Monochromatic

#503F4B

#7B6073

#A2889A

#C2B2BD

#E4DDE2

Rectangle

#A2889A

#A18F87

#87A18F

#8799A1

Compound

#A2889A

#A1878C

#87A18F

#87A19C

Variations

Lighter

#B49FAD

#C5B8C1

#DDD6DB

Darker

#85677C

#5C4756

#362932

Saturation

#989095

#A18799

#D058AC

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

3.22:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.52:1

Deuteranopia

#A2889A

#91939A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A2889A

#8D8D98

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A2889A

#A08C8B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Sweet 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

#B9938F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A2889A

Daylight 5500K

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

#A698B3

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.

#5E9D71

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: #A2889A;

CSS — background

background-color: #A2889A;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-purple: #A2889A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-purple': '#A2889A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A2889A] text-[#A2889A]

SCSS

$sweet-purple: #A2889A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A2889A?

#A2889A is Sweet Purple, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #A2889A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Sweet Purple?

Sweet 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 Sweet Purple?

You can download Sweet 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 Sweet Purple?

The hex code is #A2889A. In RGB it's 162, 136, 154, and in HSL it's 318°, 12%, 58%.

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