PURPLES

Orchid Kiss

#A55CE9

RGB 165, 92, 233 · HSL 271°, 76%, 64% · CMYK 29, 61, 0, 9

Orchid Kiss is #A55CE9 in HEX — rgb(165, 92, 233), hsl(271°, 76%, 64%), cmyk(29%, 61%, 0%, 9%).

Orchid Kiss pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 271°, 76%, 64%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#A55CE9

RGB165, 92, 233

HSL271°, 76%, 64%

HSV271°, 61%, 91%

CMYK29, 61, 0, 9

Decimal10837225

CSS RGBrgb(165, 92, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(271, 76%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Orchid Kiss 670B-6

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Pride DE5991

ΔE 41.6 · #A274B5

Vista Paint

Crown Jewels C-1192

ΔE 42.2 · #946CAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 42.3 · #946DAD

Dulux

Oriental Rose SB8H5

ΔE 42.8 · #9D64A1

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 44.2 · #835995

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 44.9 · #243F90

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 45.6 · #776BAB

Valspar

Sonic Plum 4002-10C

ΔE 46.6 · #815A92

Benjamin Moore

Mystical 2071-30

ΔE 47.1 · #674C87

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 50 · #1F4992

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 50.7 · #A03472

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 51.5 · #795484

Kilz

Mystical Purple RH260

ΔE 52 · #796A9D

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 55.7 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 65.6 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#A55CE9

#A1E95D

Analogous

#605DE9

#A55CE9

#E95DE7

Triadic

#A55CE9

#E9A65D

#5DE9A6

Split-Complementary

#A55CE9

#E7E95D

#5DE960

Tetradic

#A55CE9

#E9605D

#A1E95D

#5DE7E9

Monochromatic

#591599

#801EDC

#A55CE9

#CBA1F2

#F0E4FB

Rectangle

#A55CE9

#E95DA1

#A1E95D

#5DE9A6

Compound

#A55CE9

#E95DE7

#A1E95D

#5DE960

Variations

Lighter

#B77EED

#C9A4EC

#DFCEF0

Darker

#861FE6

#5C0FA5

#360762

Saturation

#A48EB8

#A65DE9

#A652F4

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

3.96:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.31:1

Deuteranopia

#A55CE9

#608CE8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A55CE9

#6D6DDD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A55CE9

#978371

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Orchid Kiss 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

#BB72CA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A55CE9

Daylight 5500K

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

#A877EE

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#88D640

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: #A55CE9;

CSS — background

background-color: #A55CE9;

CSS Variable

--color-orchid-kiss: #A55CE9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchid-kiss': '#A55CE9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A55CE9] text-[#A55CE9]

SCSS

$orchid-kiss: #A55CE9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A55CE9?

#A55CE9 is Orchid Kiss, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #A55CE9 warm or cool?

Orchid Kiss reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Orchid Kiss?

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

What colors pair well with Orchid Kiss?

Orchid Kiss 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 Orchid Kiss?

You can download Orchid Kiss 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 Orchid Kiss?

The hex code is #A55CE9. In RGB it's 165, 92, 233, and in HSL it's 271°, 76%, 64%.

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