PURPLES

Radiant Orchid

#AD5E99

RGB 173, 94, 153 · HSL 315°, 33%, 52% · CMYK 0, 46, 12, 32

Radiant Orchid is #AD5E99 in HEX — rgb(173, 94, 153), hsl(315°, 33%, 52%), cmyk(0%, 46%, 12%, 32%).

Radiant Orchid pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 315°, 33%, 52%. 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#AD5E99

RGB173, 94, 153

HSL315°, 33%, 52%

HSV315°, 46%, 68%

CMYK0, 46, 12, 32

Decimal11361945

CSS RGBrgb(173, 94, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(315, 33%, 52%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Eclectic Purple SB7H5

ΔE 2.6 · #B4649D

Dunn-Edwards

Brandywine DE5005

ΔE 3 · #B35E97

Vista Paint

Pink Parade C-1164

ΔE 4.9 · #B16AA2

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Parade 1165

ΔE 5.3 · #B26BA2

PPG

Bermuda Onion 1252-7

ΔE 5.9 · #9D5A8F

Behr

Berries And Cream 100D-5

ΔE 7.3 · #96548E

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 7.9 · #9C4B81

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 10.4 · #924E7D

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 11.7 · #C9709E

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 12.4 · #D26EA4

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 13.5 · #B54D7F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 14.8 · #C6628C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 15.9 · #A25877

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 17 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 22.4 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 42 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#AD5E99

#5CAD70

Analogous

#995CAD

#AD5E99

#AD5C70

Triadic

#AD5E99

#99AD5C

#5C99AD

Split-Complementary

#AD5E99

#70AD5C

#5CAD99

Tetradic

#AD5E99

#AD995C

#5CAD70

#5C70AD

Monochromatic

#4B2641

#7D3F6E

#AD5E99

#C78FB9

#E0C2D9

Rectangle

#AD5E99

#AD705C

#5CAD70

#5C99AD

Compound

#AD5E99

#AD5C70

#5CAD70

#5CAD99

Variations

Lighter

#BD7DAD

#CAA1C0

#DECAD9

Darker

#8F457C

#632E56

#3B1A32

Saturation

#91788B

#AD5C99

#D633AD

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

4.34:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.84:1

Deuteranopia

#AD5E99

#7F8598

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD5E99

#717193

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD5E99

#A86C69

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Radiant Orchid 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

#C1738E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD5E99

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE78B2

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.

#519061

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: #AD5E99;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD5E99;

CSS Variable

--color-radiant-orchid: #AD5E99;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'radiant-orchid': '#AD5E99' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD5E99] text-[#AD5E99]

SCSS

$radiant-orchid: #AD5E99;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD5E99?

#AD5E99 is Radiant Orchid, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #AD5E99 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Radiant Orchid?

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

What colors pair well with Radiant Orchid?

Radiant Orchid 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 Radiant Orchid?

You can download Radiant 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 Radiant Orchid?

The hex code is #AD5E99. In RGB it's 173, 94, 153, and in HSL it's 315°, 33%, 52%.

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