PURPLES

Purple

#DD99FF

RGB 221, 153, 255 · HSL 280°, 100%, 80% · CMYK 13, 40, 0, 0

Purple is #DD99FF in HEX — rgb(221, 153, 255), hsl(280°, 100%, 80%), cmyk(13%, 40%, 0%, 0%).

Purple pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 280°, 100%, 80%. 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#DD99FF

RGB221, 153, 255

HSL280°, 100%, 80%

HSV280°, 40%, 100%

CMYK13, 40, 0, 0

Decimal14522879

CSS RGBrgb(221, 153, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 100%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Geranium Bud 670B-4

ΔE 2.6 · #D596FE

Dunn-Edwards

Lavender Sweater DE5998

ΔE 24.4 · #BD83BE

Vista Paint

Happy Hyacinth K-1

ΔE 25.5 · #B376B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonlight Melody 1179

ΔE 26.2 · #AF73B0

Dulux

True Pink S49H5

ΔE 26.3 · #D687BE

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

ΔE 26.6 · #B48AC2

Benjamin Moore

Lilac 2074-40

ΔE 27.9 · #C381B5

Valspar

Berries Galore 4001-10B

ΔE 28.3 · #B283B8

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 32.2 · #B38BB8

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 34.9 · #A18AB7

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 34.9 · #776BAB

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 38.6 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 40.8 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 45.1 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 46.4 · #2D61AD

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 46.5 · #AA3E71

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#DD99FF

#BBFF99

Analogous

#AA99FF

#DD99FF

#FF99EE

Triadic

#DD99FF

#FFDD99

#99FFDD

Split-Complementary

#DD99FF

#EEFF99

#99FFAA

Tetradic

#DD99FF

#FFAA99

#BBFF99

#99EEFF

Monochromatic

#AA00FF

#C44DFF

#DD99FF

#F7E5FF

Rectangle

#DD99FF

#FF99BB

#BBFF99

#99FFDD

Compound

#DD99FF

#FF99EE

#BBFF99

#99FFAA

Variations

Lighter

#E4ADFF

#E9C6FA

#F1E1FA

Darker

#C247FF

#9600E0

#570083

Saturation

#D1BDDB

#DD99FF

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

2.08:1

Fail

vs Black

10.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DD99FF

#A8BEFE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DD99FF

#A7A7F5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DD99FF

#D4B0A6

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

#E59FDA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DD99FF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2A4FF

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.

#98EF6C

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #DD99FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #DD99FF;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #DD99FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#DD99FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DD99FF] text-[#DD99FF]

SCSS

$purple: #DD99FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DD99FF?

#DD99FF is Purple, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DD99FF 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 #DD99FF. In RGB it's 221, 153, 255, and in HSL it's 280°, 100%, 80%.

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