PURPLES

Testosterose

#DDAAFF

RGB 221, 170, 255 · HSL 276°, 100%, 83% · CMYK 13, 33, 0, 0

Testosterose is #DDAAFF in HEX — rgb(221, 170, 255), hsl(276°, 100%, 83%), cmyk(13%, 33%, 0%, 0%).

Testosterose pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 276°, 100%, 83%. 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#DDAAFF

RGB221, 170, 255

HSL276°, 100%, 83%

HSV276°, 33%, 100%

CMYK13, 33, 0, 0

Decimal14527231

CSS RGBrgb(221, 170, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(276, 100%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bff P110-3

ΔE 2.6 · #E2A8FF

Dunn-Edwards

Amethyst Show DE5990

ΔE 17.7 · #BD97CF

Vista Paint

Japanese Lilac K-2

ΔE 18.9 · #C593C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Souvenir 1178

ΔE 19.4 · #C290C5

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

ΔE 19.9 · #B48AC2

Dulux

Contemporary Pink S49G4

ΔE 20.9 · #DB94C7

Valspar

Purple Gala 4002-10A

ΔE 21.7 · #C0A2D1

Benjamin Moore

Pretty 2077-50

ΔE 23.2 · #ECA9D4

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 24.7 · #B38BB8

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 27.2 · #A18AB7

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 27.2 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 33 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 36.5 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 38.4 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 39.5 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 41.1 · #8FA4BF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#DDAAFF

#CBFFA8

Analogous

#B1A8FF

#DDAAFF

#FFA8F6

Triadic

#DDAAFF

#FFDCA8

#A8FFDC

Split-Complementary

#DDAAFF

#F6FFA8

#A8FFB1

Tetradic

#DDAAFF

#FFB1A8

#CBFFA8

#A8F6FF

Monochromatic

#9F0FFF

#BE5CFF

#DDAAFF

#F5E5FF

Rectangle

#DDAAFF

#FFA8CB

#CBFFA8

#A8FFDC

Compound

#DDAAFF

#FFA8F6

#CBFFA8

#A8FFB1

Variations

Lighter

#E3BAFF

#E9CFFB

#F2E5FA

Darker

#BA54FF

#8C00E9

#510087

Saturation

#D6C7E1

#DCA8FF

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDAAFF

#B3C6FF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDAAFF

#B4B4F6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDAAFF

#D5BCB4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Testosterose 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

#E5ACDA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDAAFF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2B1FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE7EE

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.

#A8F078

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #DDAAFF;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDAAFF;

CSS Variable

--color-testosterose: #DDAAFF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'testosterose': '#DDAAFF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDAAFF] text-[#DDAAFF]

SCSS

$testosterose: #DDAAFF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDAAFF?

#DDAAFF is Testosterose, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DDAAFF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Testosterose?

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

What colors pair well with Testosterose?

Testosterose 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 Testosterose?

You can download Testosterose 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 Testosterose?

The hex code is #DDAAFF. In RGB it's 221, 170, 255, and in HSL it's 276°, 100%, 83%.

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