PURPLES

Superstitious

#AB91B5

RGB 171, 145, 181 · HSL 283°, 20%, 64% · CMYK 6, 20, 0, 29

Superstitious is #AB91B5 in HEX — rgb(171, 145, 181), hsl(283°, 20%, 64%), cmyk(6%, 20%, 0%, 29%).

Superstitious pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 283°, 20%, 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#AB91B5

RGB171, 145, 181

HSL283°, 20%, 64%

HSV283°, 20%, 71%

CMYK6, 20, 0, 29

Decimal11243957

CSS RGBrgb(171, 145, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(283, 20%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Superstitious S45E4

Exact match

Valspar

Gleeful Joy 1001-3C

ΔE 1.3 · #A891B6

Benjamin Moore

Hydrangea 1390

ΔE 3.3 · #B599BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Enthroned Above 1199

ΔE 3.3 · #AC92B0

PPG

Violet Eclipse 1176-5

ΔE 3.8 · #A387AC

Vista Paint

Lilac Garden K-18

ΔE 3.8 · #A693BC

Kilz

Fruit Punch RA170-01

ΔE 4 · #B29AC2

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Springs DE5955

ΔE 5 · #AB9BBC

Sherwin-Williams

Baroness SW6837

ΔE 5.1 · #A785A7

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 5.6 · #9B8CB5

Behr

Blooming Lilac HDC-MD-10

ΔE 6 · #BA93B2

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 11.9 · #8B859D

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 12.9 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 17.7 · #8D8089

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 17.9 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 21.9 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#AB91B5

#9BB691

Analogous

#9991B6

#AB91B5

#B691AE

Triadic

#AB91B5

#B6AB91

#91B6AB

Split-Complementary

#AB91B5

#AEB691

#91B699

Tetradic

#AB91B5

#B69991

#9BB691

#91AEB6

Monochromatic

#5E4568

#886496

#AB91B5

#CEBFD4

#F1EDF3

Rectangle

#AB91B5

#B6919B

#9BB691

#91B6AB

Compound

#AB91B5

#B691AE

#9BB691

#91B699

Variations

Lighter

#BCA7C4

#CCBFD1

#E1DAE3

Darker

#8E689D

#62466E

#392840

Saturation

#A69EA9

#AB91B6

#BB6CDA

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

2.82:1

Fail

vs Black

7.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AB91B5

#979EB5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB91B5

#9696B1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB91B5

#A89895

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Superstitious 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

#C099A3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB91B5

Daylight 5500K

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

#AD9EC7

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7EA86E

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: #AB91B5;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB91B5;

CSS Variable

--color-superstitious: #AB91B5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'superstitious': '#AB91B5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB91B5] text-[#AB91B5]

SCSS

$superstitious: #AB91B5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB91B5?

#AB91B5 is Superstitious, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #AB91B5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Superstitious?

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

What colors pair well with Superstitious?

Superstitious 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 Superstitious?

You can download Superstitious 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 Superstitious?

The hex code is #AB91B5. In RGB it's 171, 145, 181, and in HSL it's 283°, 20%, 64%.

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