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Middle Purple

#D982B5

RGB 217, 130, 181 · HSL 325°, 53%, 68% · CMYK 0, 40, 17, 15

Middle Purple is #D982B5 in HEX — rgb(217, 130, 181), hsl(325°, 53%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 40%, 17%, 15%).

Middle Purple pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 325°, 53%, 68%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D982B5

RGB217, 130, 181

HSL325°, 53%, 68%

HSV325°, 40%, 85%

CMYK0, 40, 17, 15

Decimal14254773

CSS RGBrgb(217, 130, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(325, 53%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2076-40

ΔE 1.9 · #D77DB1

Valspar

Raspberry Sorbet 1001-1B

ΔE 2.4 · #DC7FB4

Dulux

Supermodel S49G5

ΔE 4.2 · #D17EB7

Behr

Glow Pink M150-4

ΔE 4.5 · #DE88C2

Dunn-Edwards

Peruvian Lily DE5004

ΔE 4.9 · #CD7DB5

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 7.3 · #C9709E

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 7.9 · #C37CB3

Vista Paint

Blossoms in Spring C-1156

ΔE 8.6 · #E599C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Blossoms In Spring 1157

ΔE 8.8 · #E79ACB

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 12.4 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 13.7 · #C6628C

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 14.4 · #C47B95

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 17.4 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 19.9 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 24.5 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 39.5 · #B6A39C

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 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

#D982B5

#82D9A6

Analogous

#D182D9

#D982B5

#D98289

Triadic

#D982B5

#B5D982

#82B5D9

Split-Complementary

#D982B5

#89D982

#82D9D1

Tetradic

#D982B5

#D9D182

#82D9A6

#8289D9

Monochromatic

#942E69

#C74892

#D982B5

#EBBDD7

#F9EBF3

Rectangle

#D982B5

#D9A682

#82D9A6

#82B5D9

Compound

#D982B5

#D98289

#82D9A6

#82D9D1

Variations

Lighter

#E09BC3

#E4B8D2

#EDD8E4

Darker

#CB4A96

#972869

#59163D

Saturation

#BAA0B0

#D982B5

#EC6FB8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.69:1

Fail

vs Black

7.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D982B5

#A8ABB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D982B5

#9696AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D982B5

#D48E8D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Middle Purple strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#E28EA3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D982B5

Daylight 5500K

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

#CF93C7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EB

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.

#63C48B

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: #D982B5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D982B5;

CSS Variable

--color-middle-purple: #D982B5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'middle-purple': '#D982B5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D982B5] text-[#D982B5]

SCSS

$middle-purple: #D982B5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D982B5?

#D982B5 is Middle Purple, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D982B5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Middle Purple?

Middle Purple works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Middle Purple?

Middle Purple pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Middle Purple?

You can download Middle 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 Middle Purple?

The hex code is #D982B5. In RGB it's 217, 130, 181, and in HSL it's 325°, 53%, 68%.

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