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Violet Kiss
Violet Kiss is a mid-tone, balanced color with a character that sits between warm and cool. Its estimated light reflectance value (LRV) is about 48.3, so it reflects roughly 48% of the light that hits it.
Color facts
| Hex | #F0A0D1 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 240, 160, 209 |
| HSL | 323°, 73%, 78% |
| Estimated LRV | 48.3 |
| Temperature | balanced |
| Text on it | Black text, contrast 10.7:1 |
LRV here is estimated from the screen color (relative luminance). Paint brands publish measured LRVs on their own chips, which can differ.
How it reads on a wall
Reads as a clear color on the wall. Good for bedrooms, dining rooms, accent walls and rooms with good daylight. Pair with a lighter trim or ceiling to keep it from closing in.
North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light that can push this color cooler and grayer. Test it there before committing, or pick a slightly warmer cousin.
South- and west-facing rooms get warm, strong light that will make this color look warmer and more saturated in the afternoon.
Rooms it suits
- Living rooms with good daylight
- Bedrooms
- Home offices
- Kitchen walls and islands
A 60-30-10 palette built on Violet Kiss
White Beach
Violet Kiss
Ultra Mint
The 60-30-10 rule splits a room into a main color, a secondary color and an accent. Swap in real paint and fabric samples before you buy.
Harmonies
Complementary
Ultra Mint#A3EFB8Analogous
Pink Blush#F4ACB6Analogous
Mauve#E0B0FFTriadic
Creamy Avocado#D8F19CTriadic
Over the Sky#98D5EASplit complementary
Creamy Mint#AAFFAATints and shades
Lighter tints work as a ceiling or adjoining-room color; deeper shades suit trim, doors or cabinets.
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Getting Violet Kiss in real paint
Violet Kiss is a name from the open color-names list (MIT license), not a specific paint product. Most paint counters can mix a close match: bring a printed or physical sample, or use a brand color-match tool, then buy a sample pot and paint a 2 by 2 foot swatch on two walls. Screens and printers shift color.
On-screen colors are approximations. Pantone, Color of the Year and brand color names are trademarks of their owners.