PURPLES

Pisces Vivid Amethyst

#AB46EC

RGB 171, 70, 236 · HSL 277°, 81%, 60% · CMYK 28, 70, 0, 7

Pisces Vivid Amethyst is #AB46EC in HEX — rgb(171, 70, 236), hsl(277°, 81%, 60%), cmyk(28%, 70%, 0%, 7%).

Pisces Vivid Amethyst pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 277°, 81%, 60%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#AB46EC

RGB171, 70, 236

HSL277°, 81%, 60%

HSV277°, 70%, 93%

CMYK28, 70, 0, 7

Decimal11224812

CSS RGBrgb(171, 70, 236)

CSS HSLhsl(277, 81%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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ΔE 9.7 · #A543D6

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Dulux

Possessive Pink S49H7

ΔE 54.4 · #C562A1

Hallman-Lindsay

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ΔE 54.9 · #D96CAD

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 55.5 · #243F90

PPG

Royal Lilac 1250-7

ΔE 56.2 · #835995

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 58.2 · #A03472

Valspar

Cosmic Berry 4001-10C

ΔE 58.2 · #87558C

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 58.3 · #9C4B81

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 58.6 · #776BAB

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 61.5 · #1F4992

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 62.4 · #B54D7F

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 63.3 · #C9709E

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 66 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 76.6 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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 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

#AB46EC

#86EC46

Analogous

#5A46EC

#AB46EC

#EC46D8

Triadic

#AB46EC

#ECAC46

#46ECAC

Split-Complementary

#AB46EC

#D8EC46

#46EC5A

Tetradic

#AB46EC

#EC5A46

#86EC46

#46D8EC

Monochromatic

#5B0F8A

#8816D0

#AB46EC

#CB8CF3

#EAD1FA

Rectangle

#AB46EC

#EC4686

#86EC46

#46ECAC

Compound

#AB46EC

#EC46D8

#86EC46

#46EC5A

Variations

Lighter

#BD6BEF

#CC98EC

#E0C7F0

Darker

#9312E3

#66099F

#3C035F

Saturation

#9F80B2

#AC46EC

#AF3DF5

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

4.36:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.82:1

Deuteranopia

#AB46EC

#5689EB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB46EC

#6161DF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB46EC

#9C7964

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pisces Vivid Amethyst 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

#C061CC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB46EC

Daylight 5500K

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

#AD66F0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE8EE

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.

#6ED82C

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: #AB46EC;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB46EC;

CSS Variable

--color-pisces-vivid-amethyst: #AB46EC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pisces-vivid-amethyst': '#AB46EC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB46EC] text-[#AB46EC]

SCSS

$pisces-vivid-amethyst: #AB46EC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB46EC?

#AB46EC is Pisces Vivid Amethyst, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #AB46EC warm or cool?

Pisces Vivid Amethyst reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pisces Vivid Amethyst?

Pisces Vivid Amethyst works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Pisces Vivid Amethyst?

Pisces Vivid Amethyst 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 Pisces Vivid Amethyst?

You can download Pisces Vivid Amethyst 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 Pisces Vivid Amethyst?

The hex code is #AB46EC. In RGB it's 171, 70, 236, and in HSL it's 277°, 81%, 60%.

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