PURPLES

Calypso Orchid

#D978F0

RGB 217, 120, 240 · HSL 289°, 80%, 71% · CMYK 10, 50, 0, 6

Calypso Orchid is #D978F0 in HEX — rgb(217, 120, 240), hsl(289°, 80%, 71%), cmyk(10%, 50%, 0%, 6%).

Calypso Orchid pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 289°, 80%, 71%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#D978F0

RGB217, 120, 240

HSL289°, 80%, 71%

HSV289°, 50%, 94%

CMYK10, 50, 0, 6

Decimal14252272

CSS RGBrgb(217, 120, 240)

CSS HSLhsl(289, 80%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Pressed Flower 680B-4

ΔE 4.6 · #DB81FE

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Dulux

Pink Stripe SB7H1

ΔE 31.8 · #CF77B2

Dunn-Edwards

Fuchsia Blush DE5025

ΔE 32.4 · #E47CB8

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2077-40

ΔE 33.2 · #DC7CB5

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 34.1 · #C37CB3

Valspar

Raspberry Sorbet 1001-1B

ΔE 35.2 · #DC7FB4

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 39.2 · #C9709E

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 41.9 · #776BAB

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 42.3 · #A03472

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 42.4 · #B54D7F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 43.3 · #C6628C

Colorhouse

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ΔE 45.4 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 51.2 · #243F90

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 52.3 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#D978F0

#90F07A

Analogous

#9F7AF0

#D978F0

#F07ACB

Triadic

#D978F0

#F0DB7A

#7AF0DB

Split-Complementary

#D978F0

#CBF07A

#7AF09F

Tetradic

#D978F0

#F09F7A

#90F07A

#7ACBF0

Monochromatic

#9E15BC

#C835E9

#D978F0

#EDBFF8

#F9E8FC

Rectangle

#D978F0

#F07A90

#90F07A

#7AF0DB

Compound

#D978F0

#F07ACB

#90F07A

#7AF09F

Variations

Lighter

#E295F3

#E6B4F1

#EED7F4

Darker

#CB34ED

#9B0CBB

#5C056F

Saturation

#C0A3C7

#DB7AF0

#DF72F8

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

2.66:1

Fail

vs Black

7.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D978F0

#96AEEF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D978F0

#8F8FE5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D978F0

#CF978B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Calypso Orchid 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

#E287CF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D978F0

Daylight 5500K

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

#CF8CF3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE8EE

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.

#6EDF55

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: #D978F0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D978F0;

CSS Variable

--color-calypso-orchid: #D978F0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'calypso-orchid': '#D978F0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D978F0] text-[#D978F0]

SCSS

$calypso-orchid: #D978F0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D978F0?

#D978F0 is Calypso Orchid, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D978F0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Calypso Orchid?

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

What colors pair well with Calypso Orchid?

Calypso Orchid 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 Calypso Orchid?

You can download Calypso 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 Calypso Orchid?

The hex code is #D978F0. In RGB it's 217, 120, 240, and in HSL it's 289°, 80%, 71%.

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