PURPLES

Violet Voltage

#A669DB

RGB 166, 105, 219 · HSL 272°, 61%, 64% · CMYK 24, 52, 0, 14

Violet Voltage is #A669DB in HEX — rgb(166, 105, 219), hsl(272°, 61%, 64%), cmyk(24%, 52%, 0%, 14%).

Violet Voltage pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 272°, 61%, 64%. 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#A669DB

RGB166, 105, 219

HSL272°, 61%, 64%

HSV272°, 52%, 86%

CMYK24, 52, 0, 14

Decimal10906075

CSS RGBrgb(166, 105, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(272, 61%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Valentine Heart 690B-5

ΔE 9.4 · #B960DA

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Pride DE5991

ΔE 27 · #A274B5

Vista Paint

Crown Jewels C-1192

ΔE 27.7 · #946CAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 27.8 · #946DAD

Dulux

Colour Of Asia SB8H4

ΔE 28.8 · #9D68A5

PPG

Bell Heather 1250-6

ΔE 29.7 · #A475B1

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 31.8 · #776BAB

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 32.8 · #A381BA

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 33.6 · #9B81BA

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 36.8 · #243F90

Sherwin-Williams

Clematis SW6831

ΔE 37.7 · #7E6596

Kilz

Favorite Things RA160-02

ΔE 37.9 · #AF78A5

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 38.9 · #924E7D

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 40.4 · #1F4992

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 43.1 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 51.8 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

23/100

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

#A669DB

#9FDB6B

Analogous

#6F6BDB

#A669DB

#DB6BD7

Triadic

#A669DB

#DBA76B

#6BDBA7

Split-Complementary

#A669DB

#D7DB6B

#6BDB6F

Tetradic

#A669DB

#DB6F6B

#9FDB6B

#6BD7DB

Monochromatic

#5A228C

#8231C9

#A669DB

#CCA9EA

#F0E6F9

Rectangle

#A669DB

#DB6B9F

#9FDB6B

#6BDBA7

Compound

#A669DB

#DB6BD7

#9FDB6B

#6BDB6F

Variations

Lighter

#B989E2

#CAABE4

#E0D1ED

Darker

#8833D2

#5E1E96

#371059

Saturation

#A492B4

#A76BDB

#A859ED

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

3.71:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.66:1

Deuteranopia

#A669DB

#6F8FDB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A669DB

#7676D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A669DB

#9B8679

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Violet Voltage 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

#BC7BBF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A669DB

Daylight 5500K

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

#A980E4

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.

#87C74E

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: #A669DB;

CSS — background

background-color: #A669DB;

CSS Variable

--color-violet-voltage: #A669DB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet-voltage': '#A669DB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A669DB] text-[#A669DB]

SCSS

$violet-voltage: #A669DB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A669DB?

#A669DB is Violet Voltage, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #A669DB warm or cool?

Violet Voltage reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Violet Voltage?

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

What colors pair well with Violet Voltage?

Violet Voltage 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 Violet Voltage?

You can download Violet Voltage 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 Violet Voltage?

The hex code is #A669DB. In RGB it's 166, 105, 219, and in HSL it's 272°, 61%, 64%.

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