REDS

Violet Orchid

#CA7988

RGB 202, 121, 136 · HSL 349°, 43%, 63% · CMYK 0, 40, 33, 21

Violet Orchid is #CA7988 in HEX — rgb(202, 121, 136), hsl(349°, 43%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 33%, 21%).

Violet Orchid pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 43%, 63%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#CA7988

RGB202, 121, 136

HSL349°, 43%, 63%

HSV349°, 40%, 79%

CMYK0, 40, 33, 21

Decimal13269384

CSS RGBrgb(202, 121, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 43%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Violet Orchid S01G5

ΔE 1.7 · #CA798B

PPG

Wright Old Rose FLLW705

ΔE 3.1 · #C07281

Sherwin-Williams

Tuberose SW6578

ΔE 3.4 · #D47C8C

Valspar

Doric Pink 1008-3C

ΔE 3.8 · #CA808B

Dunn-Edwards

First Love DE5053

ΔE 4.4 · #CF758A

Benjamin Moore

Precious 2084-40

ΔE 4.5 · #D58396

Vista Paint

Melita K-698

ΔE 4.7 · #C87F87

Hallman-Lindsay

Glam 1135

ΔE 5.7 · #CF748C

Behr

Smell The Roses MQ1-8

ΔE 6.2 · #B86F82

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 6.7 · #BF7A8F

Kilz

Watermelon Crush LA170-02

ΔE 9.2 · #C47977

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 9.8 · #EA899A

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 10.6 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA103 103

ΔE 13.8 · #CD746D

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 15.2 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Coral Red VS-9770

ΔE 25.9 · #AA5842

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CA7988

#78C9BA

Analogous

#C978B0

#CA7988

#C99278

Triadic

#CA7988

#87C978

#7887C9

Split-Complementary

#CA7988

#78C992

#78B0C9

Tetradic

#CA7988

#B0C978

#78C9BA

#9278C9

Monochromatic

#78303D

#AF4659

#CA7988

#DFAFB8

#F5E5E8

Rectangle

#CA7988

#C9BA78

#78C9BA

#7887C9

Compound

#CA7988

#C99278

#78C9BA

#78B0C9

Variations

Lighter

#D4939F

#DBB2B9

#E8D4D8

Darker

#BA475C

#822F3E

#4D1A23

Saturation

#AD9499

#C97887

#E45D76

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.18:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.60:1

Deuteranopia

#CA7988

#A19C86

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CA7988

#8B8B86

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CA7988

#C77E81

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Violet Orchid carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#D78781

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CA7988

Daylight 5500K

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

#C48CA5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EA

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.

#5DB4A4

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: #CA7988;

CSS — background

background-color: #CA7988;

CSS Variable

--color-violet-orchid: #CA7988;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet-orchid': '#CA7988' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CA7988] text-[#CA7988]

SCSS

$violet-orchid: #CA7988;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CA7988?

#CA7988 is Violet Orchid, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #CA7988 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violet Orchid?

Violet Orchid works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Violet Orchid?

Violet Orchid pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Violet Orchid?

You can download Violet 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 Violet Orchid?

The hex code is #CA7988. In RGB it's 202, 121, 136, and in HSL it's 349°, 43%, 63%.

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