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Purple Orchid

#AD4D8C

RGB 173, 77, 140 · HSL 321°, 38%, 49% · CMYK 0, 55, 19, 32

Purple Orchid is #AD4D8C in HEX — rgb(173, 77, 140), hsl(321°, 38%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 55%, 19%, 32%).

Purple Orchid pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 321°, 38%, 49%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#AD4D8C

RGB173, 77, 140

HSL321°, 38%, 49%

HSV321°, 55%, 68%

CMYK0, 55, 19, 32

Decimal11357580

CSS RGBrgb(173, 77, 140)

CSS HSLhsl(321, 38%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 6 · #C05A99

Benjamin Moore

Pre-Dawn 2075-30

ΔE 6.3 · #A0497E

Behr

Cherry Fizz M140-5

ΔE 6.7 · #BD4C8E

Dunn-Edwards

Brandywine DE5005

ΔE 6.7 · #B35E97

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 8.3 · #94437C

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 9.1 · #B54D7F

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 9.4 · #A03472

PPG

Cerise 17-11

ΔE 10.2 · #A54976

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 11.3 · #AA3E71

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Parade 1165

ΔE 12.9 · #B26BA2

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 13.4 · #D26EA4

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 14.2 · #C6628C

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 14.6 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 17.6 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 26.3 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 45.2 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

16/100

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

#AD4D8C

#4DAC6F

Analogous

#9E4DAC

#AD4D8C

#AC4D5C

Triadic

#AD4D8C

#8BAC4D

#4D8BAC

Split-Complementary

#AD4D8C

#5CAC4D

#4DAC9E

Tetradic

#AD4D8C

#AC9E4D

#4DAC6F

#4D5CAC

Monochromatic

#431E36

#783661

#AD4D8C

#C680AE

#DEB5D0

Rectangle

#AD4D8C

#AC6F4D

#4DAC6F

#4D8BAC

Compound

#AD4D8C

#AC4D5C

#4DAC6F

#4DAC9E

Variations

Lighter

#BE6FA3

#CA98B9

#DEC5D5

Darker

#8C3C70

#61284D

#39172D

Saturation

#8B6F81

#AC4D8B

#D32797

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.98:1

vs Black

4.22:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#AD4D8C

#7A7E8A

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD4D8C

#666686

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD4D8C

#A85E5C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Purple Orchid strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#C16684

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD4D8C

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE6BA8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#488D60

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #AD4D8C;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD4D8C;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-orchid: #AD4D8C;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-orchid': '#AD4D8C' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD4D8C] text-[#AD4D8C]

SCSS

$purple-orchid: #AD4D8C;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD4D8C?

#AD4D8C is Purple Orchid, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AD4D8C warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Orchid?

Purple Orchid works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Purple Orchid?

Purple Orchid pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Purple Orchid?

You can download Purple Orchid 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 Orchid?

The hex code is #AD4D8C. In RGB it's 173, 77, 140, and in HSL it's 321°, 38%, 49%.

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