PURPLES

Fragrant Satchel

#A99FBA

RGB 169, 159, 186 · HSL 262°, 16%, 68% · CMYK 9, 15, 0, 27

Fragrant Satchel is #A99FBA in HEX — rgb(169, 159, 186), hsl(262°, 16%, 68%), cmyk(9%, 15%, 0%, 27%).

Fragrant Satchel pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 262°, 16%, 68%. 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#A99FBA

RGB169, 159, 186

HSL262°, 16%, 68%

HSV262°, 15%, 73%

CMYK9, 15, 0, 27

Decimal11116474

CSS RGBrgb(169, 159, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(262, 16%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Royal Proclamation C-1296

ΔE 0.7 · #A89EBA

Hallman-Lindsay

Royal Proclamation 1297

ΔE 0.7 · #AAA0BC

Kilz

Fortnight Lily RA270-02

ΔE 1.9 · #A49FBA

Dulux

Fairy Wand S44E3

ΔE 2.1 · #ADA4C1

Valspar

Winter Amethyst 4001-6A

ΔE 3.4 · #A19FB7

Behr

Fig Preserves N110-3

ΔE 3.4 · #A19DB4

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Springs DE5955

ΔE 4.1 · #AB9BBC

Sherwin-Williams

Forever Lilac SW9067

ΔE 4.5 · #AFA5C7

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 1404

ΔE 4.7 · #B3ABC9

PPG

Purple Surf 1173-5

ΔE 5.9 · #9B95A9

IKEA

IKEA121 121

ΔE 9.9 · #8896B3

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 10.5 · #9B8CB5

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 10.8 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 11.4 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 14.4 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 17 · #A1ABAB

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#A99FBA

#B1BAA0

Analogous

#A0A4BA

#A99FBA

#B7A0BA

Triadic

#A99FBA

#BAAAA0

#A0BAAA

Split-Complementary

#A99FBA

#BAB7A0

#A4BAA0

Tetradic

#A99FBA

#BAA0A4

#B1BAA0

#A0BAB7

Monochromatic

#5D5170

#82749A

#A99FBA

#D2CDDB

#F2F0F4

Rectangle

#A99FBA

#BAA0B1

#B1BAA0

#A0BAAA

Compound

#A99FBA

#B7A0BA

#B1BAA0

#A4BAA0

Variations

Lighter

#BBB3C8

#CCC7D5

#E2DFE6

Darker

#86779E

#5B4F70

#352D42

Saturation

#ACA9B1

#AAA0BA

#A17EDD

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

2.51:1

Fail

vs Black

8.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A99FBA

#9FA5BA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A99FBA

#A1A1B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A99FBA

#A6A4A1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Fragrant Satchel 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

#BEA4A7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A99FBA

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABA9CB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#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: #A99FBA;

CSS — background

background-color: #A99FBA;

CSS Variable

--color-fragrant-satchel: #A99FBA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fragrant-satchel': '#A99FBA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A99FBA] text-[#A99FBA]

SCSS

$fragrant-satchel: #A99FBA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A99FBA?

#A99FBA is Fragrant Satchel, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #A99FBA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fragrant Satchel?

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

What colors pair well with Fragrant Satchel?

Fragrant Satchel 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 Fragrant Satchel?

You can download Fragrant Satchel 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 Fragrant Satchel?

The hex code is #A99FBA. In RGB it's 169, 159, 186, and in HSL it's 262°, 16%, 68%.

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