PURPLES

Orchid Dottyback

#AA55AA

RGB 170, 85, 170 · HSL 300°, 33%, 50% · CMYK 0, 50, 0, 33

Orchid Dottyback is #AA55AA in HEX — rgb(170, 85, 170), hsl(300°, 33%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 50%, 0%, 33%).

Orchid Dottyback pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 33%, 50%. 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#AA55AA

RGB170, 85, 170

HSL300°, 33%, 50%

HSV300°, 50%, 67%

CMYK0, 50, 0, 33

Decimal11163050

CSS RGBrgb(170, 85, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 33%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cabaret M130-5

ΔE 9.4 · #B56EC2

Dunn-Edwards

Royal Pretender DE5999

ΔE 14.2 · #A063A1

Dulux

Perfect Bloom SB7H4

ΔE 15.4 · #BB649F

Vista Paint

Pink Parade C-1164

ΔE 16.8 · #B16AA2

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonlight Melody 1179

ΔE 17 · #AF73B0

PPG

Bermuda Onion 1252-7

ΔE 17.5 · #9D5A8F

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 17.8 · #9C4B81

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 19.6 · #87558C

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 21.4 · #924E7D

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 23.4 · #B54D7F

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 23.8 · #C9709E

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 24 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 25.4 · #AA3E71

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 26.7 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 36.2 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 38.1 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#AA55AA

#55AA55

Analogous

#7F55AA

#AA55AA

#AA5580

Triadic

#AA55AA

#AAAA55

#55AAAA

Split-Complementary

#AA55AA

#80AA55

#55AA80

Tetradic

#AA55AA

#AA8055

#55AA55

#557FAA

Monochromatic

#442244

#773C77

#AA55AA

#C388C3

#DDBBDD

Rectangle

#AA55AA

#AA5555

#55AA55

#55AAAA

Compound

#AA55AA

#AA5580

#55AA55

#55AA80

Variations

Lighter

#BB77BB

#C89DC8

#DDC8DD

Darker

#894389

#602D60

#381938

Saturation

#8C738C

#AA55AA

#D42BD4

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

4.58:1

vs Black

4.59:1

Deuteranopia

#AA55AA

#7582A9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA55AA

#6A6AA2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA55AA

#A36B64

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Orchid Dottyback 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

#BF6C9B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA55AA

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC71BF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4E8B4E

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: #AA55AA;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA55AA;

CSS Variable

--color-orchid-dottyback: #AA55AA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchid-dottyback': '#AA55AA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA55AA] text-[#AA55AA]

SCSS

$orchid-dottyback: #AA55AA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA55AA?

#AA55AA is Orchid Dottyback, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #AA55AA warm or cool?

Orchid Dottyback reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Orchid Dottyback?

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

What colors pair well with Orchid Dottyback?

Orchid Dottyback 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 Orchid Dottyback?

You can download Orchid Dottyback 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 Orchid Dottyback?

The hex code is #AA55AA. In RGB it's 170, 85, 170, and in HSL it's 300°, 33%, 50%.

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