PURPLES

Usu Pink

#A87CA0

RGB 168, 124, 160 · HSL 311°, 20%, 57% · CMYK 0, 26, 5, 34

Usu Pink is #A87CA0 in HEX — rgb(168, 124, 160), hsl(311°, 20%, 57%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 5%, 34%).

Usu Pink pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 311°, 20%, 57%. 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#A87CA0

RGB168, 124, 160

HSL311°, 20%, 57%

HSV311°, 26%, 66%

CMYK0, 26, 5, 34

Decimal11041952

CSS RGBrgb(168, 124, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(311, 20%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2073-40

ΔE 1.9 · #AB80A6

Valspar

Purple Jewel 1004-5B

ΔE 2.2 · #A880A2

Dulux

Wonder Wish S46H5

ΔE 2.9 · #A9779A

Hallman-Lindsay

Teen Queen 1171

ΔE 3.5 · #A67498

Kilz

Fusion RA150-02

ΔE 3.6 · #A97698

Vista Paint

Teen Queen C-1170

ΔE 4.6 · #A47197

Sherwin-Williams

Baroness SW6837

ΔE 4.8 · #A785A7

PPG

Heather Glen 17-08

ΔE 5.4 · #B08AAE

Behr

Joie De Vivre MQ4-60

ΔE 6 · #B984AE

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Violet DE6005

ΔE 6.7 · #B079A7

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 9.6 · #A47D90

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 12.1 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 12.2 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 14.2 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 25.2 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 26.4 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

#A87CA0

#7BA783

Analogous

#997BA7

#A87CA0

#A77B89

Triadic

#A87CA0

#9FA77B

#7B9FA7

Split-Complementary

#A87CA0

#89A77B

#7BA799

Tetradic

#A87CA0

#A7997B

#7BA783

#7B89A7

Monochromatic

#53374E

#815679

#A87CA0

#C6A9C1

#E4D7E2

Rectangle

#A87CA0

#A7837B

#7BA783

#7B9FA7

Compound

#A87CA0

#A77B89

#7BA783

#7BA799

Variations

Lighter

#B996B2

#C8B2C4

#DED3DC

Darker

#8D5C84

#623E5B

#392435

Saturation

#988B96

#A77B9F

#D350BB

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

3.47:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.06:1

Deuteranopia

#A87CA0

#8C90A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A87CA0

#85859C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A87CA0

#A58482

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Usu Pink 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

#BD8A93

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A87CA0

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB8FB7

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#5D9A68

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: #A87CA0;

CSS — background

background-color: #A87CA0;

CSS Variable

--color-usu-pink: #A87CA0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'usu-pink': '#A87CA0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A87CA0] text-[#A87CA0]

SCSS

$usu-pink: #A87CA0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A87CA0?

#A87CA0 is Usu Pink, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #A87CA0 warm or cool?

Usu Pink reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Usu Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Usu Pink?

Usu Pink 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 Usu Pink?

You can download Usu Pink 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 Usu Pink?

The hex code is #A87CA0. In RGB it's 168, 124, 160, and in HSL it's 311°, 20%, 57%.

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