PURPLES

East Side

#AA8CBC

RGB 170, 140, 188 · HSL 278°, 26%, 64% · CMYK 10, 26, 0, 26

East Side is #AA8CBC in HEX — rgb(170, 140, 188), hsl(278°, 26%, 64%), cmyk(10%, 26%, 0%, 26%).

East Side pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 278°, 26%, 64%. 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#AA8CBC

RGB170, 140, 188

HSL278°, 26%, 64%

HSV278°, 26%, 74%

CMYK10, 26, 0, 26

Decimal11177148

CSS RGBrgb(170, 140, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(278, 26%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Satin flower C-1184

ΔE 2.8 · #B28DBC

PPG

Purple Statice 1249-5

ΔE 2.9 · #A885B5

Dulux

Quibble S45G4

ΔE 3.2 · #B293C0

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 3.3 · #A18AB7

Hallman-Lindsay

Satin Flower 1185

ΔE 3.3 · #B48FBD

Behr

Reserve S120-5

ΔE 4 · #A884B8

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 4.2 · #B38BB8

Benjamin Moore

Mighty 1397

ΔE 5.2 · #AC98C9

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 6.5 · #A381BA

Dunn-Edwards

Cloudy Plum DE5984

ΔE 6.8 · #9D7AAC

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 6.8 · #9B8CB5

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 11.3 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 16.8 · #8B859D

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 22.4 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 22.8 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 28.3 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#AA8CBC

#9DBB8B

Analogous

#928BBB

#AA8CBC

#BB8BB5

Triadic

#AA8CBC

#BBAA8B

#8BBBAA

Split-Complementary

#AA8CBC

#B5BB8B

#8BBB92

Tetradic

#AA8CBC

#BB928B

#9DBB8B

#8BB5BB

Monochromatic

#5D406D

#865C9D

#AA8CBC

#CDBCD7

#F1ECF4

Rectangle

#AA8CBC

#BB8B9D

#9DBB8B

#8BBBAA

Compound

#AA8CBC

#BB8BB5

#9DBB8B

#8BBB92

Variations

Lighter

#BBA2C9

#CBBCD4

#E0D9E5

Darker

#8C61A5

#614073

#382544

Saturation

#A59CAA

#AA8BBB

#B369DD

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

2.92:1

Fail

vs Black

7.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AA8CBC

#929CBC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA8CBC

#9292B7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA8CBC

#A59691

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

East Side 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

#BF96A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA8CBC

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC9BCC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#83A86E

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: #AA8CBC;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA8CBC;

CSS Variable

--color-east-side: #AA8CBC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'east-side': '#AA8CBC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA8CBC] text-[#AA8CBC]

SCSS

$east-side: #AA8CBC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA8CBC?

#AA8CBC is East Side, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #AA8CBC warm or cool?

East Side reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with East Side?

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

What colors pair well with East Side?

East Side 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 East Side?

You can download East Side 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 East Side?

The hex code is #AA8CBC. In RGB it's 170, 140, 188, and in HSL it's 278°, 26%, 64%.

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