PURPLES

Purple

#B14A9A

RGB 177, 74, 154 · HSL 313°, 41%, 49% · CMYK 0, 58, 13, 31

Purple is #B14A9A in HEX — rgb(177, 74, 154), hsl(313°, 41%, 49%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 13%, 31%).

Purple pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 313°, 41%, 49%. 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#B14A9A

RGB177, 74, 154

HSL313°, 41%, 49%

HSV313°, 58%, 69%

CMYK0, 58, 13, 31

Decimal11618970

CSS RGBrgb(177, 74, 154)

CSS HSLhsl(313, 41%, 49%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rosily 110D-4

ΔE 7.1 · #C05DA6

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 10.4 · #C05A99

Dunn-Edwards

Brandywine DE5005

ΔE 13.1 · #B35E97

Vista Paint

Grape Riot K-1237

ΔE 14.3 · #94437C

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 14.4 · #A03472

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 14.5 · #9C4B81

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 15.4 · #D96CAD

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 16.9 · #B54D7F

PPG

Bermuda Onion 1252-7

ΔE 17.4 · #9D5A8F

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 18.1 · #D26EA4

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 18.4 · #AA3E71

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 20.9 · #C9709E

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 21.6 · #C6628C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 26.2 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 34 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 44.1 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

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

#B14A9A

#4AB060

Analogous

#934AB0

#B14A9A

#B04A67

Triadic

#B14A9A

#9AB04A

#4A9AB0

Split-Complementary

#B14A9A

#67B04A

#4AB093

Tetradic

#B14A9A

#B0934A

#4AB060

#4A67B0

Monochromatic

#441D3C

#7A336B

#B14A9A

#C97EB9

#DFB3D6

Rectangle

#B14A9A

#B0604A

#4AB060

#4A9AB0

Compound

#B14A9A

#B04A67

#4AB060

#4AB093

Variations

Lighter

#C26CAF

#CC96C0

#DFC4D9

Darker

#8F397C

#642656

#3B1533

Saturation

#8C6E86

#B04A9A

#D525AF

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

4.87:1

vs Black

4.32:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B14A9A

#798099

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B14A9A

#666693

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B14A9A

#AB605C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple 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

#C4648F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B14A9A

Daylight 5500K

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

#B169B3

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.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#458F55

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: #B14A9A;

CSS — background

background-color: #B14A9A;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #B14A9A;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#B14A9A' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B14A9A] text-[#B14A9A]

SCSS

$purple: #B14A9A;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B14A9A?

#B14A9A is Purple, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #B14A9A warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple 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 Purple?

You can download Purple 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?

The hex code is #B14A9A. In RGB it's 177, 74, 154, and in HSL it's 313°, 41%, 49%.

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