PURPLES

Mystery Haze

#AF91B4

RGB 175, 145, 180 · HSL 291°, 19%, 64% · CMYK 3, 19, 0, 29

Mystery Haze is #AF91B4 in HEX — rgb(175, 145, 180), hsl(291°, 19%, 64%), cmyk(3%, 19%, 0%, 29%).

Mystery Haze pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 291°, 19%, 64%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#AF91B4

RGB175, 145, 180

HSL291°, 19%, 64%

HSV291°, 19%, 71%

CMYK3, 19, 0, 29

Decimal11506100

CSS RGBrgb(175, 145, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(291, 19%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mystery Haze S49D4

Exact match

Valspar

Serious Violet 1003-5C

ΔE 1.3 · #B094B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Enthroned Above 1199

ΔE 3.1 · #AC92B0

Benjamin Moore

Hydrangea 1390

ΔE 3.2 · #B599BE

Vista Paint

Enthroned Above C-1198

ΔE 3.6 · #AC92AF

PPG

Heather Glen 17-08

ΔE 3.7 · #B08AAE

Behr

Blooming Lilac HDC-MD-10

ΔE 4.4 · #BA93B2

Sherwin-Williams

Baroness SW6837

ΔE 4.5 · #A785A7

Kilz

Fruit Punch RA170-01

ΔE 4.6 · #B29AC2

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Springs DE5955

ΔE 5.9 · #AB9BBC

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 7.2 · #9B8CB5

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 12.1 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 12.8 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 17.9 · #8D8089

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 19.1 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 22.2 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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 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

#AF91B4

#97B592

Analogous

#9E92B5

#AF91B4

#B592A8

Triadic

#AF91B4

#B5AF92

#92B5AF

Split-Complementary

#AF91B4

#A8B592

#92B59E

Tetradic

#AF91B4

#B59E92

#97B592

#92A8B5

Monochromatic

#624667

#8E6595

#AF91B4

#D1BFD4

#F2EDF3

Rectangle

#AF91B4

#B59297

#97B592

#92B5AF

Compound

#AF91B4

#B592A8

#97B592

#92B59E

Variations

Lighter

#BFA8C4

#CEBFD1

#E2DBE3

Darker

#946A9B

#67476D

#3C2940

Saturation

#A79EA8

#AF92B5

#C96DDA

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

2.79:1

Fail

vs Black

7.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AF91B4

#999FB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AF91B4

#9797B0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AF91B4

#AC9895

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Mystery Haze 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

#C399A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AF91B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#B09EC6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#76A86E

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: #AF91B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #AF91B4;

CSS Variable

--color-mystery-haze: #AF91B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mystery-haze': '#AF91B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AF91B4] text-[#AF91B4]

SCSS

$mystery-haze: #AF91B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AF91B4?

#AF91B4 is Mystery Haze, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #AF91B4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Mystery Haze?

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

What colors pair well with Mystery Haze?

Mystery Haze 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 Mystery Haze?

You can download Mystery Haze 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 Mystery Haze?

The hex code is #AF91B4. In RGB it's 175, 145, 180, and in HSL it's 291°, 19%, 64%.

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