PURPLES

Exotic Bloom

#A543D6

RGB 165, 67, 214 · HSL 280°, 64%, 55% · CMYK 23, 69, 0, 16

Exotic Bloom is #A543D6 in HEX — rgb(165, 67, 214), hsl(280°, 64%, 55%), cmyk(23%, 69%, 0%, 16%).

Exotic Bloom pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 280°, 64%, 55%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#A543D6

RGB165, 67, 214

HSL280°, 64%, 55%

HSV280°, 69%, 84%

CMYK23, 69, 0, 16

Decimal10830806

CSS RGBrgb(165, 67, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 64%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Exotic Bloom 680B-6

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Royal Pretender DE5999

ΔE 44.8 · #A063A1

Dulux

Oriental Rose SB8H5

ΔE 45.6 · #9D64A1

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 45.9 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 46.3 · #946DAD

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 47 · #835995

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 48.2 · #243F90

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 48.8 · #9C4B81

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 48.8 · #87558C

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 48.9 · #A03472

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 50.4 · #776BAB

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 53.2 · #B54D7F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 54.1 · #1F4992

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 54.6 · #C9709E

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 57.1 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 67.7 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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 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

#A543D6

#74D643

Analogous

#5B43D6

#A543D6

#D643BD

Triadic

#A543D6

#D6A543

#43D6A5

Split-Complementary

#A543D6

#BDD643

#43D65B

Tetradic

#A543D6

#D65B43

#74D643

#43BDD6

Monochromatic

#4D1769

#7C25A7

#A543D6

#C382E3

#E1C0F1

Rectangle

#A543D6

#D64374

#74D643

#43D6A5

Compound

#A543D6

#D643BD

#74D643

#43D65B

Variations

Lighter

#B768DE

#C795E0

#DDC5E9

Darker

#8925BC

#5F1783

#380C4E

Saturation

#9476A2

#A543D6

#AC2EEA

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

4.80:1

vs Black

4.37:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#A543D6

#5A81D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A543D6

#5D5DCA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A543D6

#99705E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Exotic Bloom 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

#BB5FBC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A543D6

Daylight 5500K

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

#A864E0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE8ED

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#62B836

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: #A543D6;

CSS — background

background-color: #A543D6;

CSS Variable

--color-exotic-bloom: #A543D6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'exotic-bloom': '#A543D6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A543D6] text-[#A543D6]

SCSS

$exotic-bloom: #A543D6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A543D6?

#A543D6 is Exotic Bloom, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #A543D6 warm or cool?

Exotic Bloom reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Exotic Bloom?

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

What colors pair well with Exotic Bloom?

Exotic Bloom 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 Exotic Bloom?

You can download Exotic Bloom 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 Exotic Bloom?

The hex code is #A543D6. In RGB it's 165, 67, 214, and in HSL it's 280°, 64%, 55%.

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