PURPLES

Purple

#AB80A6

RGB 171, 128, 166 · HSL 307°, 20%, 59% · CMYK 0, 25, 3, 33

Purple is #AB80A6 in HEX — rgb(171, 128, 166), hsl(307°, 20%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 3%, 33%).

Purple pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 307°, 20%, 59%. 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#AB80A6

RGB171, 128, 166

HSL307°, 20%, 59%

HSV307°, 25%, 67%

CMYK0, 25, 3, 33

Decimal11239590

CSS RGBrgb(171, 128, 166)

CSS HSLhsl(307, 20%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2073-40

Exact match

Valspar

Purple Jewel 1004-5B

ΔE 2.5 · #A880A2

Dulux

Joyful Lilac S49E5

ΔE 3.2 · #A683A8

PPG

Heather Glen 17-08

ΔE 4 · #B08AAE

Sherwin-Williams

Baroness SW6837

ΔE 4.2 · #A785A7

Kilz

Fruit Smoothie RA170-02

ΔE 4.8 · #9F80A5

Behr

Cherry Juice S130-4

ΔE 4.9 · #BB88AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Teen Queen 1171

ΔE 5.1 · #A67498

Vista Paint

Lavender Quartz C-1169

ΔE 5.5 · #BC87AB

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Violet DE6005

ΔE 6.3 · #B079A7

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 10.7 · #A47D90

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 11 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 14 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 15.2 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 25.6 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 25.7 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

27/100

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 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

#AB80A6

#82AB86

Analogous

#9B82AB

#AB80A6

#AB8292

Triadic

#AB80A6

#A6AB82

#82A6AB

Split-Complementary

#AB80A6

#92AB82

#82AB9B

Tetradic

#AB80A6

#AB9B82

#82AB86

#8292AB

Monochromatic

#593B55

#875A81

#AB80A6

#CAAFC7

#E9DDE7

Rectangle

#AB80A6

#AB8682

#82AB86

#82A6AB

Compound

#AB80A6

#AB8292

#82AB86

#82AB9B

Variations

Lighter

#BC9BB8

#CBB6C8

#E0D5DE

Darker

#925F8C

#654161

#3B2539

Saturation

#9D909B

#AB82A6

#D558C7

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

3.30:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.37:1

Deuteranopia

#AB80A6

#8F94A6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB80A6

#8989A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB80A6

#A78886

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

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

#C08D98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB80A6

Daylight 5500K

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

#AD92BC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#60A068

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: #AB80A6;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB80A6;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #AB80A6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#AB80A6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB80A6] text-[#AB80A6]

SCSS

$purple: #AB80A6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB80A6?

#AB80A6 is Purple, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #AB80A6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

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 Purple?

You can download 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 Purple?

The hex code is #AB80A6. In RGB it's 171, 128, 166, and in HSL it's 307°, 20%, 59%.

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