PURPLES

Pressed Flower

#DB81FE

RGB 219, 129, 254 · HSL 283°, 98%, 75% · CMYK 14, 49, 0, 0

Pressed Flower is #DB81FE in HEX — rgb(219, 129, 254), hsl(283°, 98%, 75%), cmyk(14%, 49%, 0%, 0%).

Pressed Flower pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 283°, 98%, 75%. 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#DB81FE

RGB219, 129, 254

HSL283°, 98%, 75%

HSV283°, 49%, 100%

CMYK14, 49, 0, 0

Decimal14385662

CSS RGBrgb(219, 129, 254)

CSS HSLhsl(283, 98%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pressed Flower 680B-4

Exact match

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 34.3 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 34.6 · #D96CAD

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Pride DE5991

ΔE 34.8 · #A274B5

Dulux

Pink Stripe SB7H1

ΔE 35 · #CF77B2

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2077-40

ΔE 36.4 · #DC7CB5

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 36.8 · #C37CB3

Valspar

Raspberry Sorbet 1001-1B

ΔE 38.2 · #DC7FB4

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 42.6 · #C9709E

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 43.1 · #776BAB

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 46.5 · #A03472

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 46.5 · #B54D7F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 47 · #C6628C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 49.5 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 52.1 · #243F90

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 55.1 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#DB81FE

#A4FE81

Analogous

#9C81FE

#DB81FE

#FE81E3

Triadic

#DB81FE

#FEDA81

#81FEDA

Split-Complementary

#DB81FE

#E3FE81

#81FE9C

Tetradic

#DB81FE

#FE9C81

#A4FE81

#81E3FE

Monochromatic

#A302E3

#C435FD

#DB81FE

#F0CDFE

#F8E6FF

Rectangle

#DB81FE

#FE81A4

#A4FE81

#81FEDA

Compound

#DB81FE

#FE81E3

#A4FE81

#81FE9C

Variations

Lighter

#E29AFE

#E7B9F9

#EFD9F8

Darker

#C533FF

#9700D2

#58007A

Saturation

#C7ADD2

#DA81FE

#DB80FE

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

2.45:1

Fail

vs Black

8.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DB81FE

#98B4FD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DB81FE

#9595F2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DB81FE

#D0A094

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pressed Flower 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

#E48DDA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DB81FE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D192FE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE7EE

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.

#83ED59

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: #DB81FE;

CSS — background

background-color: #DB81FE;

CSS Variable

--color-pressed-flower: #DB81FE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pressed-flower': '#DB81FE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DB81FE] text-[#DB81FE]

SCSS

$pressed-flower: #DB81FE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DB81FE?

#DB81FE is Pressed Flower, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DB81FE warm or cool?

Pressed Flower reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pressed Flower?

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

What colors pair well with Pressed Flower?

Pressed Flower 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 Pressed Flower?

You can download Pressed Flower 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 Pressed Flower?

The hex code is #DB81FE. In RGB it's 219, 129, 254, and in HSL it's 283°, 98%, 75%.

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