PURPLES

Revered

#A78FAF

RGB 167, 143, 175 · HSL 285°, 17%, 62% · CMYK 5, 18, 0, 31

Revered is #A78FAF in HEX — rgb(167, 143, 175), hsl(285°, 17%, 62%), cmyk(5%, 18%, 0%, 31%).

Revered pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 285°, 17%, 62%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#A78FAF

RGB167, 143, 175

HSL285°, 17%, 62%

HSV285°, 18%, 69%

CMYK5, 18, 0, 31

Decimal10981295

CSS RGBrgb(167, 143, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(285, 17%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Revered S45D4

ΔE 0.4 · #A68FAF

Hallman-Lindsay

Enthroned Above 1199

ΔE 1.9 · #AC92B0

Vista Paint

Enthroned Above C-1198

ΔE 2.2 · #AC92AF

Valspar

Gleeful Joy 1001-3C

ΔE 2.9 · #A891B6

PPG

Pale Plum 1177-5

ΔE 4.1 · #A489A3

Behr

Uptown Girl MQ5-33

ΔE 4.5 · #A58FA7

Kilz

Berry Bloom RA140-01

ΔE 4.5 · #A790A8

Benjamin Moore

Carolina 1384

ΔE 4.6 · #9B84A1

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Springs DE5955

ΔE 4.9 · #AB9BBC

Sherwin-Williams

Baroness SW6837

ΔE 5 · #A785A7

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 6.3 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 9.7 · #8B859D

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 11.2 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 15.2 · #8D8089

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 16.9 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 19.5 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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 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

#A78FAF

#96AF8E

Analogous

#968EAF

#A78FAF

#AF8EA6

Triadic

#A78FAF

#AFA68E

#8EAFA6

Split-Complementary

#A78FAF

#A6AF8E

#8EAF96

Tetradic

#A78FAF

#AF968E

#96AF8E

#8EA6AF

Monochromatic

#59445F

#82638C

#A78FAF

#C9BACE

#ECE7EE

Rectangle

#A78FAF

#AF8E96

#96AF8E

#8EAFA6

Compound

#A78FAF

#AF8EA6

#96AF8E

#8EAF96

Variations

Lighter

#B8A4BF

#C9BCCD

#DFD9E1

Darker

#8A6895

#5F4767

#38293C

Saturation

#A199A3

#A68EAF

#BA65D7

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

2.92:1

Fail

vs Black

7.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A78FAF

#959BAF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A78FAF

#9393AB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A78FAF

#A49593

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Revered 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

#BD989E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A78FAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#AA9DC3

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.

#77A568

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: #A78FAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #A78FAF;

CSS Variable

--color-revered: #A78FAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'revered': '#A78FAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A78FAF] text-[#A78FAF]

SCSS

$revered: #A78FAF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A78FAF?

#A78FAF is Revered, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #A78FAF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Revered?

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

What colors pair well with Revered?

Revered 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 Revered?

You can download Revered 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 Revered?

The hex code is #A78FAF. In RGB it's 167, 143, 175, and in HSL it's 285°, 17%, 62%.

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