GREYS

Vesuvian Violet

#A28A9F

RGB 162, 138, 159 · HSL 308°, 11%, 59% · CMYK 0, 15, 2, 36

Vesuvian Violet is #A28A9F in HEX — rgb(162, 138, 159), hsl(308°, 11%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 2%, 36%).

Vesuvian Violet pulls into the mid-tone end of the greys spectrum — HSL 308°, 11%, 59%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#A28A9F

RGB162, 138, 159

HSL308°, 11%, 59%

HSV308°, 15%, 64%

CMYK0, 15, 2, 36

Decimal10652319

CSS RGBrgb(162, 138, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(308, 11%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Lady Like K-747

ΔE 0.8 · #A48B9F

Sherwin-Williams

Radiant Lilac SW0074

ΔE 1.6 · #A489A0

Dulux

Lively Light S46D4

ΔE 1.9 · #A1889A

Valspar

Sweet Purple 1003-7C

ΔE 2 · #A2889A

Behr

Uptown Girl MQ5-33

ΔE 2.6 · #A58FA7

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Bright 1213

ΔE 2.8 · #A08497

Kilz

Berry Bloom RA140-01

ΔE 2.8 · #A790A8

PPG

Pale Plum 1177-5

ΔE 3 · #A489A3

Benjamin Moore

Carolina 1384

ΔE 5.1 · #9B84A1

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 6.3 · #B19BB0

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 7.3 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 7.9 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 9.4 · #8D8089

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 11.7 · #9B8CB5

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 14.1 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 15.5 · #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

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A28A9F

#8BA28E

Analogous

#9A8BA2

#A28A9F

#A28B93

Triadic

#A28A9F

#9FA28B

#8B9FA2

Split-Complementary

#A28A9F

#93A28B

#8BA29A

Tetradic

#A28A9F

#A29A8B

#8BA28E

#8B93A2

Monochromatic

#524250

#7D6479

#A28A9F

#C4B5C2

#E6E0E5

Rectangle

#A28A9F

#A28E8B

#8BA28E

#8B9FA2

Compound

#A28A9F

#A28B93

#8BA28E

#8BA29A

Variations

Lighter

#B5A2B2

#C6BAC5

#DDD8DC

Darker

#866A83

#5D495A

#362A35

Saturation

#9A9399

#A28B9F

#D05CC1

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.15:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.67:1

Deuteranopia

#A28A9F

#92959F

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A28A9F

#8E8E9C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A28A9F

#A08E8D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Vesuvian Violet gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#B99492

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A28A9F

Daylight 5500K

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

#A699B7

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.

#60A069

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: #A28A9F;

CSS — background

background-color: #A28A9F;

CSS Variable

--color-vesuvian-violet: #A28A9F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vesuvian-violet': '#A28A9F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A28A9F] text-[#A28A9F]

SCSS

$vesuvian-violet: #A28A9F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A28A9F?

#A28A9F is Vesuvian Violet, a mid-tone grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A28A9F warm or cool?

Vesuvian Violet reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Vesuvian Violet?

Vesuvian Violet works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Vesuvian Violet?

Vesuvian Violet pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Vesuvian Violet?

You can download Vesuvian Violet 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 Vesuvian Violet?

The hex code is #A28A9F. In RGB it's 162, 138, 159, and in HSL it's 308°, 11%, 59%.

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