PURPLES

Violetta

#AC6B98

RGB 172, 107, 152 · HSL 318°, 28%, 55% · CMYK 0, 38, 12, 33

Violetta is #AC6B98 in HEX — rgb(172, 107, 152), hsl(318°, 28%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 38%, 12%, 33%).

Violetta pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 318°, 28%, 55%. 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#AC6B98

RGB172, 107, 152

HSL318°, 28%, 55%

HSV318°, 38%, 67%

CMYK0, 38, 12, 33

Decimal11299736

CSS RGBrgb(172, 107, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(318, 28%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Mulberry Bush 1251-6

ΔE 3.2 · #AD6EA0

Dulux

Vintage Pink S47H6

ΔE 4 · #A86F97

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Parade 1165

ΔE 5.7 · #B26BA2

Kilz

Favorite Things RA160-02

ΔE 5.7 · #AF78A5

Vista Paint

Earth Fired Red K-737

ΔE 6.1 · #B66DA4

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Violet DE6005

ΔE 6.1 · #B079A7

Behr

Heirloom Rose S130-5

ΔE 6.6 · #9F6588

Benjamin Moore

Melrose 1363

ΔE 7.5 · #BB779A

Valspar

So Long Shadow 1004-3B

ΔE 7.6 · #B2789A

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 9.8 · #BF7595

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 11 · #924E7D

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 11.1 · #935E7C

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 13.3 · #C47B95

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 14.8 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 21 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 35.5 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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 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

#AC6B98

#6CAC7F

Analogous

#A06CAC

#AC6B98

#AC6C79

Triadic

#AC6B98

#99AC6C

#6C99AC

Split-Complementary

#AC6B98

#79AC6C

#6CACA0

Tetradic

#AC6B98

#ACA06C

#6CAC7F

#6C79AC

Monochromatic

#522E47

#834971

#AC6B98

#C89DBB

#E3CEDD

Rectangle

#AC6B98

#AC7F6C

#6CAC7F

#6C99AC

Compound

#AC6B98

#AC6C79

#6CAC7F

#6CACA0

Variations

Lighter

#BD89AD

#CBAAC1

#DFCFDA

Darker

#914F7D

#653557

#3B1E33

Saturation

#968390

#AC6C99

#D643AA

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

3.95:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.31:1

Deuteranopia

#AC6B98

#858A97

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC6B98

#797993

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC6B98

#A87573

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Violetta 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

#C07D8D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC6B98

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE82B1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#59956B

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: #AC6B98;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC6B98;

CSS Variable

--color-violetta: #AC6B98;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violetta': '#AC6B98' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC6B98] text-[#AC6B98]

SCSS

$violetta: #AC6B98;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC6B98?

#AC6B98 is Violetta, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #AC6B98 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violetta?

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

What colors pair well with Violetta?

Violetta 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 Violetta?

You can download Violetta 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 Violetta?

The hex code is #AC6B98. In RGB it's 172, 107, 152, and in HSL it's 318°, 28%, 55%.

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