BLUES

Fabulous Grape

#8481D3

RGB 132, 129, 211 · HSL 242°, 48%, 67% · CMYK 37, 39, 0, 17

Fabulous Grape is #8481D3 in HEX — rgb(132, 129, 211), hsl(242°, 48%, 67%), cmyk(37%, 39%, 0%, 17%).

Fabulous Grape pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 242°, 48%, 67%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#8481D3

RGB132, 129, 211

HSL242°, 48%, 67%

HSV242°, 39%, 83%

CMYK37, 39, 0, 17

Decimal8683987

CSS RGBrgb(132, 129, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(242, 48%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fabulous Grape 650D-5

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Faraway Sky DE5942

ΔE 9.6 · #8980C1

Vista Paint

Exotic Beauty K-65

ΔE 11 · #6D6DB1

Hallman-Lindsay

Medieval 1263

ΔE 11.9 · #696DB0

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 12.7 · #776BAB

Valspar

Grapolicious 4003-10B

ΔE 13.1 · #8D7FBA

PPG

Violets Are Blue 1246-6

ΔE 13.4 · #7487C6

Dulux

Purple Pop SB8G1

ΔE 13.5 · #8B74B1

Benjamin Moore

California 2068-40

ΔE 14.2 · #8085BF

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 19.1 · #4A72B0

Kilz

Mystical Purple RH260

ΔE 19.2 · #796A9D

Sherwin-Williams

Gentian SW6817

ΔE 19.9 · #6572A5

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 19.9 · #2D61AD

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 21 · #8673A1

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 26.6 · #1F4992

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 30 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#8481D3

#D1D382

Analogous

#82A8D3

#8481D3

#AE82D3

Triadic

#8481D3

#D38582

#82D385

Split-Complementary

#8481D3

#D3AE82

#A8D382

Tetradic

#8481D3

#D382A8

#D1D382

#82D3AE

Monochromatic

#34318C

#4E4ABF

#8481D3

#BDBBE7

#EDECF8

Rectangle

#8481D3

#D382D1

#D1D382

#82D385

Compound

#8481D3

#AE82D3

#D1D382

#A8D382

Variations

Lighter

#9E9BDC

#B9B8E1

#D8D8EB

Darker

#514DC4

#302C90

#1B1855

Saturation

#A09FB7

#8582D3

#716DE9

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.46:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.06:1

Deuteranopia

#8481D3

#6F8CD3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#8481D3

#8282CB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#8481D3

#7A9288

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Fabulous Grape lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#A28DB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#8481D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#9092DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#BBBE64

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: #8481D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #8481D3;

CSS Variable

--color-fabulous-grape: #8481D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fabulous-grape': '#8481D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#8481D3] text-[#8481D3]

SCSS

$fabulous-grape: #8481D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #8481D3?

#8481D3 is Fabulous Grape, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #8481D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fabulous Grape?

Fabulous Grape works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Fabulous Grape?

Fabulous Grape pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Fabulous Grape?

You can download Fabulous Grape 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 Fabulous Grape?

The hex code is #8481D3. In RGB it's 132, 129, 211, and in HSL it's 242°, 48%, 67%.

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