PURPLES

Distant Horizon

#A394C2

RGB 163, 148, 194 · HSL 260°, 27%, 67% · CMYK 16, 24, 0, 24

Distant Horizon is #A394C2 in HEX — rgb(163, 148, 194), hsl(260°, 27%, 67%), cmyk(16%, 24%, 0%, 24%).

Distant Horizon pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 260°, 27%, 67%. 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#A394C2

RGB163, 148, 194

HSL260°, 27%, 67%

HSV260°, 24%, 76%

CMYK16, 24, 0, 24

Decimal10720450

CSS RGBrgb(163, 148, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(260, 27%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Distant Horizon S44H4

Exact match

PPG

Grape Arbor 1247-5

ΔE 1.6 · #A598C7

Vista Paint

Hermosa K-34

ΔE 2.4 · #A198C6

Dunn-Edwards

Ode to Purple DE5962

ΔE 2.7 · #A798C2

Hallman-Lindsay

Yolanda 1235

ΔE 3 · #A291BA

Benjamin Moore

Mighty 1397

ΔE 3.1 · #AC98C9

Valspar

Quite Lilac 4003-10A

ΔE 4 · #9F93C8

Sherwin-Williams

Brave Purple SW6823

ΔE 4.1 · #968DB8

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 4.1 · #9B8CB5

Kilz

Fruit Punch RA170-01

ΔE 5.5 · #B29AC2

Behr

Lily Of The Nile PPU16-5

ΔE 6 · #9191BC

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 12.5 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA121 121

ΔE 14.3 · #8896B3

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 17.1 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 19.4 · #6A90B4

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 25.9 · #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

#A394C2

#B2C294

Analogous

#949CC2

#A394C2

#BA94C2

Triadic

#A394C2

#C2A394

#94C2A3

Split-Complementary

#A394C2

#C2BA94

#9CC294

Tetradic

#A394C2

#C2949C

#B2C294

#94C2BA

Monochromatic

#564578

#7A64A6

#A394C2

#CDC5DD

#F1EFF6

Rectangle

#A394C2

#C294B2

#B2C294

#94C2A3

Compound

#A394C2

#BA94C2

#B2C294

#9CC294

Variations

Lighter

#B6AACE

#C9C1D8

#E0DCE7

Darker

#7D67AA

#55427A

#312648

Saturation

#A9A4B2

#A394C2

#9975E0

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

2.77:1

Fail

vs Black

7.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A394C2

#939EC2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A394C2

#9797BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A394C2

#9F9D98

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Distant Horizon 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

#BA9CAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A394C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#A7A1D1

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.

#9AAD76

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: #A394C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #A394C2;

CSS Variable

--color-distant-horizon: #A394C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'distant-horizon': '#A394C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A394C2] text-[#A394C2]

SCSS

$distant-horizon: #A394C2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A394C2?

#A394C2 is Distant Horizon, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #A394C2 warm or cool?

Distant Horizon reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Distant Horizon?

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

What colors pair well with Distant Horizon?

Distant Horizon 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 Distant Horizon?

You can download Distant Horizon 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 Distant Horizon?

The hex code is #A394C2. In RGB it's 163, 148, 194, and in HSL it's 260°, 27%, 67%.

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