PURPLES

Purple Statice

#A885B5

RGB 168, 133, 181 · HSL 284°, 24%, 62% · CMYK 7, 27, 0, 29

Purple Statice is #A885B5 in HEX — rgb(168, 133, 181), hsl(284°, 24%, 62%), cmyk(7%, 27%, 0%, 29%).

Purple Statice pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 284°, 24%, 62%. 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#A885B5

RGB168, 133, 181

HSL284°, 24%, 62%

HSV284°, 27%, 71%

CMYK7, 27, 0, 29

Decimal11044277

CSS RGBrgb(168, 133, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(284, 24%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Purple Statice 1249-5

Exact match

Behr

Reserve S120-5

ΔE 2.3 · #A884B8

Vista Paint

Satin flower C-1184

ΔE 3.3 · #B28DBC

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 3.7 · #B38BB8

Dulux

Design Delight S45G5

ΔE 3.8 · #A27BAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Satin Flower 1185

ΔE 4.2 · #B48FBD

Dunn-Edwards

Cloudy Plum DE5984

ΔE 4.4 · #9D7AAC

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 4.8 · #A18AB7

Benjamin Moore

Naples 1391

ΔE 4.9 · #A07DA6

Valspar

Berries Galore 4001-10B

ΔE 5.2 · #B283B8

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 8.4 · #9B8CB5

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 10.2 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 17.5 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 21.5 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 24.6 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 28.9 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#A885B5

#93B587

Analogous

#9287B5

#A885B5

#B587AB

Triadic

#A885B5

#B5A987

#87B5A9

Split-Complementary

#A885B5

#ABB587

#87B592

Tetradic

#A885B5

#B59287

#93B587

#87ABB5

Monochromatic

#5B3E65

#855B95

#A885B5

#CBB6D2

#EDE6EF

Rectangle

#A885B5

#B58793

#93B587

#87B5A9

Compound

#A885B5

#B587AB

#93B587

#87B592

Variations

Lighter

#BA9FC4

#CAB9D1

#E0D7E3

Darker

#8D5F9E

#62406E

#392541

Saturation

#A197A5

#A987B5

#BA62DA

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

3.14:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.69:1

Deuteranopia

#A885B5

#8D97B5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A885B5

#8C8CB0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A885B5

#A38F8B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Statice 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

#BD90A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A885B5

Daylight 5500K

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

#AB95C7

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#78A568

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: #A885B5;

CSS — background

background-color: #A885B5;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-statice: #A885B5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-statice': '#A885B5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A885B5] text-[#A885B5]

SCSS

$purple-statice: #A885B5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A885B5?

#A885B5 is Purple Statice, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #A885B5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Statice?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Statice?

Purple Statice 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 Purple Statice?

You can download Purple Statice 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 Purple Statice?

The hex code is #A885B5. In RGB it's 168, 133, 181, and in HSL it's 284°, 24%, 62%.

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