PURPLES

Plum Burst

#A381BA

RGB 163, 129, 186 · HSL 276°, 29%, 62% · CMYK 12, 31, 0, 27

Plum Burst is #A381BA in HEX — rgb(163, 129, 186), hsl(276°, 29%, 62%), cmyk(12%, 31%, 0%, 27%).

Plum Burst pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 276°, 29%, 62%. 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#A381BA

RGB163, 129, 186

HSL276°, 29%, 62%

HSV276°, 31%, 73%

CMYK12, 31, 0, 27

Decimal10715578

CSS RGBrgb(163, 129, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(276, 29%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Lush Lilac DE5970

ΔE 1.8 · #9D7EB7

Dulux

Playtime S45H5

ΔE 2 · #A686BE

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 3 · #9B81BA

Behr

Reserve S120-5

ΔE 3.2 · #A884B8

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

ΔE 5.1 · #B48AC2

Vista Paint

Cut Velvet C-1191

ΔE 5.4 · #B18FC6

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Dream 1186

ΔE 6 · #A379AA

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 8.2 · #A18AB7

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 8.3 · #B38BB8

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 10.5 · #8673A1

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 11.6 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 21.3 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 24 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 27.6 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 31.8 · #5E3D5A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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

#A381BA

#98BA82

Analogous

#8882BA

#A381BA

#BA82B5

Triadic

#A381BA

#BAA482

#82BAA4

Split-Complementary

#A381BA

#B5BA82

#82BA88

Tetradic

#A381BA

#BA8882

#98BA82

#82B5BA

Monochromatic

#563A69

#7F559B

#A381BA

#C8B3D5

#ECE5F1

Rectangle

#A381BA

#BA8298

#98BA82

#82BAA4

Compound

#A381BA

#BA82B5

#98BA82

#82BA88

Variations

Lighter

#B69BC8

#C8B7D3

#DED6E4

Darker

#8658A5

#5D3B73

#362243

Saturation

#A096A7

#A482BA

#AB60DD

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

3.28:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.41:1

Deuteranopia

#A381BA

#8793BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A381BA

#8888B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A381BA

#9E8D88

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Plum Burst 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

#BA8DA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A381BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#A792CB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#80A568

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: #A381BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #A381BA;

CSS Variable

--color-plum-burst: #A381BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plum-burst': '#A381BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A381BA] text-[#A381BA]

SCSS

$plum-burst: #A381BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A381BA?

#A381BA is Plum Burst, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #A381BA warm or cool?

Plum Burst reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Plum Burst?

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

What colors pair well with Plum Burst?

Plum Burst 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 Plum Burst?

You can download Plum Burst 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 Plum Burst?

The hex code is #A381BA. In RGB it's 163, 129, 186, and in HSL it's 276°, 29%, 62%.

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