PURPLES

Purple

#BF77DA

RGB 191, 119, 218 · HSL 284°, 57%, 66% · CMYK 12, 45, 0, 15

Purple is #BF77DA in HEX — rgb(191, 119, 218), hsl(284°, 57%, 66%), cmyk(12%, 45%, 0%, 15%).

Purple pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 284°, 57%, 66%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#BF77DA

RGB191, 119, 218

HSL284°, 57%, 66%

HSV284°, 45%, 85%

CMYK12, 45, 0, 15

Decimal12548058

CSS RGBrgb(191, 119, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(284, 57%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rosy M120-5

ΔE 1.7 · #BE7ADE

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Pride DE5991

ΔE 20 · #A274B5

Vista Paint

Happy Hyacinth K-1

ΔE 20.4 · #B376B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonlight Melody 1179

ΔE 20.6 · #AF73B0

Dulux

Colour Of Asia SB8H4

ΔE 22.2 · #9D68A5

PPG

Bell Heather 1250-6

ΔE 22.3 · #A475B1

Benjamin Moore

Lilac 2074-40

ΔE 25.3 · #C381B5

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 25.6 · #A381BA

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 29 · #776BAB

Kilz

Favorite Things RA160-02

ΔE 29.2 · #AF78A5

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 32.9 · #924E7D

Sherwin-Williams

Clematis SW6831

ΔE 33 · #7E6596

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 35.7 · #C6628C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 38.4 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 40.9 · #2D61AD

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 42.3 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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

#BF77DA

#91DA77

Analogous

#8E77DA

#BF77DA

#DA77C3

Triadic

#BF77DA

#DABF77

#77DABF

Split-Complementary

#BF77DA

#C3DA77

#77DA8E

Tetradic

#BF77DA

#DA8E77

#91DA77

#77C3DA

Monochromatic

#742790

#A33BC9

#BF77DA

#DBB3EA

#F6EBFA

Rectangle

#BF77DA

#DA7791

#91DA77

#77DABF

Compound

#BF77DA

#DA77C3

#91DA77

#77DA8E

Variations

Lighter

#CC92E1

#D7B2E4

#E6D5ED

Darker

#A83FCF

#782397

#461359

Saturation

#AF99B7

#BF77DA

#C864EC

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

3.06:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.87:1

Deuteranopia

#BF77DA

#899FD9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BF77DA

#8787D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BF77DA

#B68F85

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

#CF86BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BF77DA

Daylight 5500K

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

#BC8BE3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9ED

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.

#76C559

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: #BF77DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #BF77DA;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #BF77DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#BF77DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BF77DA] text-[#BF77DA]

SCSS

$purple: #BF77DA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BF77DA?

#BF77DA is Purple, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #BF77DA warm or cool?

Purple reads cool, 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 #BF77DA. In RGB it's 191, 119, 218, and in HSL it's 284°, 57%, 66%.

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