PURPLES

Ode to Purple

#A798C2

RGB 167, 152, 194 · HSL 261°, 26%, 68% · CMYK 14, 22, 0, 24

Ode to Purple is #A798C2 in HEX — rgb(167, 152, 194), hsl(261°, 26%, 68%), cmyk(14%, 22%, 0%, 24%).

Ode to Purple pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 261°, 26%, 68%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#A798C2

RGB167, 152, 194

HSL261°, 26%, 68%

HSV261°, 22%, 76%

CMYK14, 22, 0, 24

Decimal10983618

CSS RGBrgb(167, 152, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(261, 26%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Ode to Purple DE5962

Exact match

Vista Paint

Lilac Garden K-18

ΔE 2.2 · #A693BC

Dulux

Chive Flower S44G4

ΔE 2.4 · #A093BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Yolanda 1235

ΔE 2.6 · #A291BA

PPG

Grape Arbor 1247-5

ΔE 2.8 · #A598C7

Benjamin Moore

Snugglepuss 1405

ΔE 3.5 · #9D95BC

Kilz

Fruit Punch RA170-01

ΔE 3.7 · #B29AC2

Valspar

Gleeful Joy 1001-3C

ΔE 4.5 · #A891B6

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Frappé SW9068

ΔE 4.6 · #B3A1C6

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 4.6 · #9B8CB5

Behr

Highland Thistle S110-4

ΔE 5.2 · #B8A3CF

IKEA

IKEA121 121

ΔE 13.1 · #8896B3

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 14.2 · #8673A1

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 15.5 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 19.2 · #6A90B4

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 24.1 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#A798C2

#B4C398

Analogous

#989FC3

#A798C2

#BC98C3

Triadic

#A798C2

#C3A798

#98C3A7

Split-Complementary

#A798C2

#C3BC98

#9FC398

Tetradic

#A798C2

#C3989F

#B4C398

#98C3BC

Monochromatic

#59487A

#7E68A6

#A798C2

#D0C8DF

#F1EFF6

Rectangle

#A798C2

#C398B4

#B4C398

#98C3A7

Compound

#A798C2

#BC98C3

#B4C398

#9FC398

Variations

Lighter

#B9ADCF

#CBC3D9

#E1DDE8

Darker

#816BAA

#57447B

#332748

Saturation

#ABA7B4

#A798C3

#9E7AE1

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

2.65:1

Fail

vs Black

7.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A798C2

#97A2C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A798C2

#9B9BBD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A798C2

#A3A09C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Ode to Purple 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

#BD9FAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A798C2

Daylight 5500K

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

#AAA4D1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#9BAE78

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: #A798C2;

CSS — background

background-color: #A798C2;

CSS Variable

--color-ode-to-purple: #A798C2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ode-to-purple': '#A798C2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A798C2] text-[#A798C2]

SCSS

$ode-to-purple: #A798C2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A798C2?

#A798C2 is Ode to Purple, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #A798C2 warm or cool?

Ode to Purple reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ode to Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Ode to Purple?

Ode to Purple 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 Ode to Purple?

You can download Ode to Purple 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 Ode to Purple?

The hex code is #A798C2. In RGB it's 167, 152, 194, and in HSL it's 261°, 26%, 68%.

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