PURPLES

Mystic Petals

#AB9AB8

RGB 171, 154, 184 · HSL 274°, 17%, 66% · CMYK 7, 16, 0, 28

Mystic Petals is #AB9AB8 in HEX — rgb(171, 154, 184), hsl(274°, 17%, 66%), cmyk(7%, 16%, 0%, 28%).

Mystic Petals pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 274°, 17%, 66%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#AB9AB8

RGB171, 154, 184

HSL274°, 17%, 66%

HSV274°, 16%, 72%

CMYK7, 16, 0, 28

Decimal11246264

CSS RGBrgb(171, 154, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(274, 17%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Mystic Petals RA180-02

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Springs DE5955

ΔE 1.7 · #AB9BBC

Valspar

Iris Blossom 1001-5C

ΔE 2.7 · #A796B8

Vista Paint

Royal Proclamation C-1296

ΔE 3 · #A89EBA

Hallman-Lindsay

Royal Proclamation 1297

ΔE 3.3 · #AAA0BC

Dulux

Sometime Mauve S49C4

ΔE 3.4 · #A591AF

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Frappé SW9068

ΔE 4.7 · #B3A1C6

Benjamin Moore

Iris 1383

ΔE 5 · #AB99AE

Behr

Uptown Girl MQ5-33

ΔE 5.4 · #A58FA7

PPG

Smoky Grape 1174-5

ΔE 6.3 · #9B8FA6

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 8.2 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 10.4 · #8B859D

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 13.5 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 14.1 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 15.9 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 18.6 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#AB9AB8

#A6B79A

Analogous

#9C9AB7

#AB9AB8

#B79AB5

Triadic

#AB9AB8

#B7AA9A

#9AB7AA

Split-Complementary

#AB9AB8

#B5B79A

#9AB79C

Tetradic

#AB9AB8

#B79C9A

#A6B79A

#9AB5B7

Monochromatic

#5E4C6B

#856D97

#AB9AB8

#D0C6D7

#F3F0F4

Rectangle

#AB9AB8

#B79AA6

#A6B79A

#9AB7AA

Compound

#AB9AB8

#B79AB5

#A6B79A

#9AB79C

Variations

Lighter

#BBAEC5

#CCC3D2

#E1DDE4

Darker

#8A719C

#5F4B6E

#372B40

Saturation

#A9A4AD

#AA9AB7

#AF76DB

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

2.61:1

Fail

vs Black

8.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AB9AB8

#9DA3B8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB9AB8

#9D9DB4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB9AB8

#A8A09D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Mystic Petals 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

#C0A0A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB9AB8

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADA5C9

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8BAB73

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: #AB9AB8;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB9AB8;

CSS Variable

--color-mystic-petals: #AB9AB8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mystic-petals': '#AB9AB8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB9AB8] text-[#AB9AB8]

SCSS

$mystic-petals: #AB9AB8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB9AB8?

#AB9AB8 is Mystic Petals, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #AB9AB8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mystic Petals?

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

What colors pair well with Mystic Petals?

Mystic Petals 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 Mystic Petals?

You can download Mystic Petals 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 Mystic Petals?

The hex code is #AB9AB8. In RGB it's 171, 154, 184, and in HSL it's 274°, 17%, 66%.

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