PURPLES

Amazonian Orchid

#A7819D

RGB 167, 129, 157 · HSL 316°, 18%, 58% · CMYK 0, 23, 6, 35

Amazonian Orchid is #A7819D in HEX — rgb(167, 129, 157), hsl(316°, 18%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 6%, 35%).

Amazonian Orchid pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 316°, 18%, 58%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A7819D

RGB167, 129, 157

HSL316°, 18%, 58%

HSV316°, 23%, 65%

CMYK0, 23, 6, 35

Decimal10977693

CSS RGBrgb(167, 129, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(316, 18%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Fashinably Plum C-1204

ΔE 3.1 · #AF89A6

Valspar

Purple Jewel 1004-5B

ΔE 3.4 · #A880A2

Sherwin-Williams

Baroness SW6837

ΔE 4 · #A785A7

Hallman-Lindsay

Fashionably Plum 1205

ΔE 4.2 · #B28CA9

Dulux

Angel Heart S46F5

ΔE 4.3 · #A17692

PPG

Pale Plum 1177-5

ΔE 4.9 · #A489A3

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 5.3 · #A47D90

Behr

Victorian Mauve 150F-4

ΔE 5.4 · #B5839D

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2073-40

ΔE 5.8 · #AB80A6

Kilz

Fruit Smoothie RA170-02

ΔE 6 · #9F80A5

Dunn-Edwards

Muted Berry DE5977

ΔE 8.2 · #91788C

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 11.8 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 12.6 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 13.9 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 20.4 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 21.6 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#A7819D

#81A78B

Analogous

#9E81A7

#A7819D

#A7818A

Triadic

#A7819D

#9DA781

#819DA7

Split-Complementary

#A7819D

#8AA781

#81A79E

Tetradic

#A7819D

#A79E81

#81A78B

#818AA7

Monochromatic

#543B4D

#815A77

#A7819D

#C7AEC0

#E6DBE3

Rectangle

#A7819D

#A78B81

#81A78B

#819DA7

Compound

#A7819D

#A7818A

#81A78B

#81A79E

Variations

Lighter

#B99AB1

#C9B5C3

#DED5DC

Darker

#8D6081

#614159

#392634

Saturation

#9A8E97

#A7819D

#D355B1

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

3.35:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.27:1

Deuteranopia

#A7819D

#8F929D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A7819D

#88889A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A7819D

#A48786

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Amazonian 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

#BD8D91

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A7819D

Daylight 5500K

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

#AA92B5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5E9D6F

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: #A7819D;

CSS — background

background-color: #A7819D;

CSS Variable

--color-amazonian-orchid: #A7819D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amazonian-orchid': '#A7819D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A7819D] text-[#A7819D]

SCSS

$amazonian-orchid: #A7819D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A7819D?

#A7819D is Amazonian Orchid, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #A7819D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amazonian Orchid?

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

What colors pair well with Amazonian Orchid?

Amazonian 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 Amazonian Orchid?

You can download Amazonian 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 Amazonian Orchid?

The hex code is #A7819D. In RGB it's 167, 129, 157, and in HSL it's 316°, 18%, 58%.

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