PURPLES

Puturple

#ADA2CE

RGB 173, 162, 206 · HSL 255°, 31%, 72% · CMYK 16, 21, 0, 19

Puturple is #ADA2CE in HEX — rgb(173, 162, 206), hsl(255°, 31%, 72%), cmyk(16%, 21%, 0%, 19%).

Puturple pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 255°, 31%, 72%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#ADA2CE

RGB173, 162, 206

HSL255°, 31%, 72%

HSV255°, 21%, 81%

CMYK16, 21, 0, 19

Decimal11379406

CSS RGBrgb(173, 162, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(255, 31%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Puturple 1248-5

Exact match

Vista Paint

Gateway to Paradise K-35

ΔE 1.8 · #A79FCA

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape Illusion 1241

ΔE 2.6 · #B4A6D5

Dulux

People's Choice S44H3

ΔE 3.3 · #B5A8D0

Behr

Highland Thistle S110-4

ΔE 3.7 · #B8A3CF

Dunn-Edwards

Ode to Purple DE5962

ΔE 3.9 · #A798C2

Valspar

Imperial Lilac 4003-9C

ΔE 4.3 · #B7ADD6

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Frappé SW9068

ΔE 4.5 · #B3A1C6

Benjamin Moore

Mighty 1397

ΔE 5.2 · #AC98C9

Kilz

Fruit Punch RA170-01

ΔE 5.5 · #B29AC2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 5.5 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA121 121

ΔE 13.9 · #8896B3

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 15 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 17.7 · #8673A1

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 19.7 · #6A90B4

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 23.3 · #E3DBF2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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

#ADA2CE

#C3CEA1

Analogous

#A1ADCE

#ADA2CE

#C3A1CE

Triadic

#ADA2CE

#CEADA1

#A1CEAD

Split-Complementary

#ADA2CE

#CEC3A1

#ADCEA1

Tetradic

#ADA2CE

#CEA1AD

#C3CEA1

#A1CEC3

Monochromatic

#5A4A8C

#806FB3

#ADA2CE

#D9D4E8

#F0EEF6

Rectangle

#ADA2CE

#CEA1C3

#C3CEA1

#A1CEAD

Compound

#ADA2CE

#C3A1CE

#C3CEA1

#ADCEA1

Variations

Lighter

#BDB4D8

#CFC9DF

#E3E1EB

Darker

#8170B6

#544387

#302650

Saturation

#B4B1BE

#ADA1CE

#A089E6

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

2.38:1

Fail

vs Black

8.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ADA2CE

#9FAACE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ADA2CE

#A4A4C9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ADA2CE

#A9AAA6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Puturple 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

#C1A6B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ADA2CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEABDA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A9B682

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: #ADA2CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #ADA2CE;

CSS Variable

--color-puturple: #ADA2CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'puturple': '#ADA2CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ADA2CE] text-[#ADA2CE]

SCSS

$puturple: #ADA2CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ADA2CE?

#ADA2CE is Puturple, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #ADA2CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Puturple?

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

What colors pair well with Puturple?

Puturple 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 Puturple?

You can download Puturple 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 Puturple?

The hex code is #ADA2CE. In RGB it's 173, 162, 206, and in HSL it's 255°, 31%, 72%.

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