PURPLES

Orchid Kiss

#AC74A4

RGB 172, 116, 164 · HSL 309°, 25%, 56% · CMYK 0, 33, 5, 33

Orchid Kiss is #AC74A4 in HEX — rgb(172, 116, 164), hsl(309°, 25%, 56%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 5%, 33%).

Orchid Kiss pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 309°, 25%, 56%. 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#AC74A4

RGB172, 116, 164

HSL309°, 25%, 56%

HSV309°, 33%, 67%

CMYK0, 33, 5, 33

Decimal11302052

CSS RGBrgb(172, 116, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(309, 25%, 56%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Violet DE6005

ΔE 2.1 · #B079A7

Kilz

Favorite Things RA160-02

ΔE 2.2 · #AF78A5

PPG

Mulberry Bush 1251-6

ΔE 3.3 · #AD6EA0

Dulux

Purple Surprise S49F6

ΔE 3.9 · #AD7CA9

Valspar

Purple Stripe 1003-3B

ΔE 4.9 · #AE7DA7

Vista Paint

Pleasant Dream C-1185

ΔE 5.5 · #A177A8

Hallman-Lindsay

Pleasant Dream 1186

ΔE 5.6 · #A379AA

Behr

Joie De Vivre MQ4-60

ΔE 6.7 · #B984AE

Benjamin Moore

Lilac 2074-40

ΔE 7.2 · #C381B5

Sherwin-Williams

Baroness SW6837

ΔE 12 · #A785A7

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 12.6 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 13.5 · #935E7C

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 14.5 · #924E7D

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 17 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 25.7 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 32.8 · #8FA4BF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

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

#AC74A4

#73AB7B

Analogous

#9773AB

#AC74A4

#AB7386

Triadic

#AC74A4

#A2AB73

#73A2AB

Split-Complementary

#AC74A4

#86AB73

#73AB97

Tetradic

#AC74A4

#AB9773

#73AB7B

#7386AB

Monochromatic

#53324E

#834E7B

#AC74A4

#C8A3C2

#E4D2E2

Rectangle

#AC74A4

#AB7B73

#73AB7B

#73A2AB

Compound

#AC74A4

#AB7386

#73AB7B

#73AB97

Variations

Lighter

#BC8FB5

#CAADC6

#DFD1DD

Darker

#905487

#64395E

#3B2137

Saturation

#978695

#AB73A2

#D549C0

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

3.63:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.79:1

Deuteranopia

#AC74A4

#888FA3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC74A4

#80809F

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC74A4

#A87F7C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Orchid Kiss 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

#C08496

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC74A4

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE89BA

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.

#5B9864

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: #AC74A4;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC74A4;

CSS Variable

--color-orchid-kiss: #AC74A4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchid-kiss': '#AC74A4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC74A4] text-[#AC74A4]

SCSS

$orchid-kiss: #AC74A4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC74A4?

#AC74A4 is Orchid Kiss, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #AC74A4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orchid Kiss?

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

What colors pair well with Orchid Kiss?

Orchid Kiss 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 Orchid Kiss?

You can download Orchid Kiss 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 Orchid Kiss?

The hex code is #AC74A4. In RGB it's 172, 116, 164, and in HSL it's 309°, 25%, 56%.

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