PURPLES

Middy’s Purple

#AA8ED6

RGB 170, 142, 214 · HSL 263°, 47%, 70% · CMYK 21, 34, 0, 16

Middy’s Purple is #AA8ED6 in HEX — rgb(170, 142, 214), hsl(263°, 47%, 70%), cmyk(21%, 34%, 0%, 16%).

Middy’s Purple pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 263°, 47%, 70%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#AA8ED6

RGB170, 142, 214

HSL263°, 47%, 70%

HSV263°, 34%, 84%

CMYK21, 34, 0, 16

Decimal11177686

CSS RGBrgb(170, 142, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(263, 47%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Aged To Perfection M100-4

ΔE 3.2 · #9F8BD4

Dulux

Playtime S45H5

ΔE 9.2 · #A686BE

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 9.5 · #A381BA

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 9.6 · #9B81BA

Vista Paint

Cut Velvet C-1191

ΔE 9.6 · #B18FC6

Hallman-Lindsay

Cut Velvet 1192

ΔE 9.7 · #B391C8

Dunn-Edwards

Lush Lilac DE5970

ΔE 10 · #9D7EB7

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

ΔE 10.1 · #B48AC2

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 15.1 · #A18AB7

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 15.5 · #B38BB8

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 16.2 · #776BAB

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 18.3 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 26 · #4A72B0

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 30.1 · #2D61AD

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 30.4 · #636E8F

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 35.9 · #1F4992

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

#AA8ED6

#BBD68F

Analogous

#8F97D6

#AA8ED6

#CE8FD6

Triadic

#AA8ED6

#D6AA8F

#8FD6AA

Split-Complementary

#AA8ED6

#D6CE8F

#97D68F

Tetradic

#AA8ED6

#D68F97

#BBD68F

#8FD6CE

Monochromatic

#5B3696

#8056C2

#AA8ED6

#D5C7EB

#F1ECF8

Rectangle

#AA8ED6

#D68FBB

#BBD68F

#8FD6AA

Compound

#AA8ED6

#CE8FD6

#BBD68F

#97D68F

Variations

Lighter

#BBA5DF

#CDBFE3

#E2DBED

Darker

#8257C6

#562F95

#321A58

Saturation

#B0A8BD

#AA8FD6

#A57AEB

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

2.78:1

Fail

vs Black

7.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AA8ED6

#8DA0D6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AA8ED6

#9393CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AA8ED6

#A39D95

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Middy’s Purple 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

#BF97BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AA8ED6

Daylight 5500K

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

#AC9CE0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#A1C16E

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: #AA8ED6;

CSS — background

background-color: #AA8ED6;

CSS Variable

--color-middy’s-purple: #AA8ED6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'middy’s-purple': '#AA8ED6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AA8ED6] text-[#AA8ED6]

SCSS

$middy’s-purple: #AA8ED6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AA8ED6?

#AA8ED6 is Middy’s Purple, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #AA8ED6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Middy’s Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Middy’s Purple?

Middy’s Purple 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 Middy’s Purple?

You can download Middy’s Purple 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 Middy’s Purple?

The hex code is #AA8ED6. In RGB it's 170, 142, 214, and in HSL it's 263°, 47%, 70%.

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