PURPLES

Distinct Purple

#A294C9

RGB 162, 148, 201 · HSL 256°, 33%, 68% · CMYK 19, 26, 0, 21

Distinct Purple is #A294C9 in HEX — rgb(162, 148, 201), hsl(256°, 33%, 68%), cmyk(19%, 26%, 0%, 21%).

Distinct Purple pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 256°, 33%, 68%. 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#A294C9

RGB162, 148, 201

HSL256°, 33%, 68%

HSV256°, 26%, 79%

CMYK19, 26, 0, 21

Decimal10654921

CSS RGBrgb(162, 148, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 33%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Gorgeous Hydrangea C-1241

ΔE 0.7 · #A293C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Gorgeous Hydrangea 1242

ΔE 0.8 · #A495CB

Valspar

Quite Lilac 4003-10A

ΔE 0.9 · #9F93C8

Benjamin Moore

Mighty 1397

ΔE 3.6 · #AC98C9

PPG

Grape Arbor 1247-5

ΔE 3.7 · #A598C7

Dulux

Purple Tone SB8H1

ΔE 3.7 · #9F8BC1

Behr

Ancestry Violet S100-4

ΔE 4.3 · #9792CC

Dunn-Edwards

Simply Violet DE5941

ΔE 5.2 · #A6A1D7

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 6.2 · #A18AB7

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 7.3 · #9B8CB5

Kilz

Lavender Glow RB150-02

ΔE 7.9 · #9094C1

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 13 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA121 121

ΔE 17.1 · #8896B3

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 19.7 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 20.7 · #6A90B4

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 29.6 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#A294C9

#BAC892

Analogous

#929FC8

#A294C9

#BC92C8

Triadic

#A294C9

#C8A192

#92C8A1

Split-Complementary

#A294C9

#C8BC92

#9FC892

Tetradic

#A294C9

#C8929F

#BAC892

#92C8BC

Monochromatic

#524181

#7560AF

#A294C9

#CDC5E2

#F0EEF6

Rectangle

#A294C9

#C892BA

#BAC892

#92C8A1

Compound

#A294C9

#BC92C8

#BAC892

#9FC892

Variations

Lighter

#B4A8D3

#C8C0DC

#DFDCE9

Darker

#7862B3

#4F3D82

#2E224D

Saturation

#AAA5B5

#A192C8

#9477E4

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

2.76:1

Fail

vs Black

7.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A294C9

#909EC9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A294C9

#9696C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A294C9

#9D9E99

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Distinct 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

#B99CB2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A294C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#A6A1D6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#A1B275

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: #A294C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #A294C9;

CSS Variable

--color-distinct-purple: #A294C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'distinct-purple': '#A294C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A294C9] text-[#A294C9]

SCSS

$distinct-purple: #A294C9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A294C9?

#A294C9 is Distinct Purple, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #A294C9 warm or cool?

Distinct Purple reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Distinct Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Distinct Purple?

Distinct 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 Distinct Purple?

You can download Distinct 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 Distinct Purple?

The hex code is #A294C9. In RGB it's 162, 148, 201, and in HSL it's 256°, 33%, 68%.

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