Violet

RAL 4009

Pastel Violet

RAL 4009 Pastel Violet is a muted, dusty mauve that offers a gentle, understated presence on coated surfaces. This sophisticated neutral-violet sits comfortably between warm grey and soft purple, making it exceptionally versatile in residential interiors, spa environments, and boutique hospitality design. Pastel Violet has become a favored choice among architects seeking a refined alternative to standard grey tones, adding subtle warmth and character without overwhelming a space.

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Technical Reference

Color Reference

Hex#A38995
RGBrgb(163, 137, 149)
HSLhsl(332°, 12%, 59%)
CMYKcmyk(0%, 16%, 9%, 36%)
Color Analysis
RGB Composition
R
163
G
137
B
149
Temperature
WarmCool
Contrast Accessibility
White text
3.2:1Fail
Black text
6.6:1Pass

WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 contrast for normal text. Results show this color as a background.

Spectrum & Perceptual Position

Hue Spectrum
60°120°180°240°300°360°
CIELAB a*b* Chromaticity
-4004080-4004080a* (Green ← → Red)b* (Blue ← → Yellow)
L* (Lightness)60
a* (Green-Red)12
b* (Blue-Yellow)-3
L* (LCh)60
C* (Chroma)12
h° (Hue)347°

CIELAB is a perceptually uniform color space. Euclidean distance between two colors in this diagram closely matches human visual difference. The dot size shows your selected color; slightly larger dots are the nearest perceptual neighbors.

Color Harmonies

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1 locked / 4 free

Reference + opposite hue with tonal variations

Reference
#2
Complementary
#3
Complementary
#4
Complementary
#5
Split Comp +
Pairwise Contrast Ratios
1.1:1
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1.9:1
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2.1:1
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1.5:1

Contrast ratios follow WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Green (≥4.5:1) passes AA for normal text. Amber (≥3:1) passes for large text only. Grey indicates low contrast.

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