PURPLES

Iris Orchid

#A767A2

RGB 167, 103, 162 · HSL 305°, 27%, 53% · CMYK 0, 38, 3, 35

Iris Orchid is #A767A2 in HEX — rgb(167, 103, 162), hsl(305°, 27%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 3%, 35%).

Iris Orchid pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 305°, 27%, 53%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#A767A2

RGB167, 103, 162

HSL305°, 27%, 53%

HSV305°, 38%, 65%

CMYK0, 38, 3, 35

Decimal10971042

CSS RGBrgb(167, 103, 162)

CSS HSLhsl(305, 27%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Royal Pretender DE5999

ΔE 2.8 · #A063A1

Dulux

Oriental Rose SB8H5

ΔE 3.6 · #9D64A1

Vista Paint

Pink Parade C-1164

ΔE 3.9 · #B16AA2

Behr

Degas Pink 100D-4

ΔE 3.9 · #AC6EAE

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Parade 1165

ΔE 4.4 · #B26BA2

PPG

Mulberry Bush 1251-6

ΔE 5.6 · #AD6EA0

Kilz

Favorite Things RA160-02

ΔE 9.8 · #AF78A5

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 10.1 · #87558C

Benjamin Moore

Lilac 2074-40

ΔE 10.8 · #C381B5

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 12 · #924E7D

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 14.3 · #7B598F

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 15.3 · #795484

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 17 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 22.7 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 22.8 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 37 · #2D61AD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

21/100

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

#A767A2

#67A86C

Analogous

#8D67A8

#A767A2

#A86782

Triadic

#A767A2

#A2A867

#67A2A8

Split-Complementary

#A767A2

#82A867

#67A88D

Tetradic

#A767A2

#A88D67

#67A86C

#6782A8

Monochromatic

#4A2B48

#7B4777

#A767A2

#C397C0

#DFC8DD

Rectangle

#A767A2

#A86C67

#67A86C

#67A2A8

Compound

#A767A2

#A86782

#67A86C

#67A88D

Variations

Lighter

#B985B5

#C8A7C5

#DDCDDC

Darker

#8B4D86

#60345D

#391E36

Saturation

#917D8F

#A867A2

#D33BC7

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

4.11:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.10:1

Deuteranopia

#A767A2

#7E87A1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A767A2

#75759C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A767A2

#A27571

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Iris Orchid 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

#BD7A95

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A767A2

Daylight 5500K

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

#AA7FB9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#56905B

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: #A767A2;

CSS — background

background-color: #A767A2;

CSS Variable

--color-iris-orchid: #A767A2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'iris-orchid': '#A767A2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A767A2] text-[#A767A2]

SCSS

$iris-orchid: #A767A2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A767A2?

#A767A2 is Iris Orchid, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #A767A2 warm or cool?

Iris Orchid reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Iris Orchid?

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

What colors pair well with Iris Orchid?

Iris Orchid 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 Iris Orchid?

You can download Iris Orchid 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 Iris Orchid?

The hex code is #A767A2. In RGB it's 167, 103, 162, and in HSL it's 305°, 27%, 53%.

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