PURPLES

Wild Aster

#A53783

RGB 165, 55, 131 · HSL 319°, 50%, 43% · CMYK 0, 67, 21, 35

Wild Aster is #A53783 in HEX — rgb(165, 55, 131), hsl(319°, 50%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 21%, 35%).

Wild Aster pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 319°, 50%, 43%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A53783

RGB165, 55, 131

HSL319°, 50%, 43%

HSV319°, 67%, 65%

CMYK0, 67, 21, 35

Decimal10827651

CSS RGBrgb(165, 55, 131)

CSS HSLhsl(319, 50%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Glazed Raspberry 120D-5

ΔE 5 · #A1287E

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 8.1 · #A03472

Dulux

Pink Mystery S49G8

ΔE 10 · #AE417B

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 12 · #94437C

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 12.3 · #BD4380

Dunn-Edwards

Razzle Dazzle DE5027

ΔE 13.3 · #BA417B

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 13.7 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 14.4 · #B54D7F

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 15.7 · #A54976

Hallman-Lindsay

Bridesmaid 1159

ΔE 18.7 · #9F2C5C

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 20.6 · #D26EA4

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 21.2 · #C6628C

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 22.1 · #812A51

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 24.6 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 34.6 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 45.8 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#A53783

#37A45A

Analogous

#9037A4

#A53783

#A4374B

Triadic

#A53783

#82A437

#3782A4

Split-Complementary

#A53783

#4BA437

#37A490

Tetradic

#A53783

#A49037

#37A45A

#374BA4

Monochromatic

#321127

#6B2454

#A53783

#C95EA8

#DD98C7

Rectangle

#A53783

#A45A37

#37A45A

#3782A4

Compound

#A53783

#A4374B

#37A45A

#37A490

Variations

Lighter

#C551A0

#CD83B5

#DEBAD3

Darker

#862A69

#5D1B48

#370F2A

Saturation

#7E5D74

#A43782

#C01B8C

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

6.04:1

vs Black

3.47:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A53783

#6E7381

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A53783

#57577C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A53783

#A04D4B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Wild Aster 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

#BB567D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A53783

Daylight 5500K

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

#A85BA2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#36854F

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #A53783;

CSS — background

background-color: #A53783;

CSS Variable

--color-wild-aster: #A53783;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wild-aster': '#A53783' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A53783] text-[#A53783]

SCSS

$wild-aster: #A53783;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A53783?

#A53783 is Wild Aster, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #A53783 warm or cool?

Wild Aster reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Wild Aster?

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

What colors pair well with Wild Aster?

Wild Aster 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 Wild Aster?

You can download Wild Aster 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 Wild Aster?

The hex code is #A53783. In RGB it's 165, 55, 131, and in HSL it's 319°, 50%, 43%.

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