BLUES

Classic Bouquet

#A085FF

RGB 160, 133, 255 · HSL 253°, 100%, 76% · CMYK 37, 48, 0, 0

Classic Bouquet is #A085FF in HEX — rgb(160, 133, 255), hsl(253°, 100%, 76%), cmyk(37%, 48%, 0%, 0%).

Classic Bouquet pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 253°, 100%, 76%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#A085FF

RGB160, 133, 255

HSL253°, 100%, 76%

HSV253°, 48%, 100%

CMYK37, 48, 0, 0

Decimal10520063

CSS RGBrgb(160, 133, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(253, 100%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Classic Bouquet P570-4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Pride DE5991

ΔE 31.8 · #A274B5

Vista Paint

Royal Raul K-25

ΔE 31.9 · #8771B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 32.6 · #946DAD

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 33.8 · #776BAB

Dulux

Purple Pop SB8G1

ΔE 33.9 · #8B74B1

PPG

Blue Calico 1246-7

ΔE 34.5 · #5868AE

Valspar

Grapolicious 4003-10B

ΔE 35 · #8D7FBA

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 35.4 · #9B81BA

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 37.2 · #2D61AD

Kilz

Mystical Purple RH260

ΔE 40.7 · #796A9D

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 41.1 · #4A72B0

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 41.4 · #1F4992

Sherwin-Williams

Clematis SW6831

ΔE 41.7 · #7E6596

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 42.5 · #8673A1

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 53.2 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#A085FF

#E4FF85

Analogous

#85A7FF

#A085FF

#DC85FF

Triadic

#A085FF

#FF9F85

#85FF9F

Split-Complementary

#A085FF

#FFDC85

#A7FF85

Tetradic

#A085FF

#FF85A7

#E4FF85

#85FFDC

Monochromatic

#3300EB

#6338FF

#A085FF

#DBD1FF

#EBE5FF

Rectangle

#A085FF

#FF85E4

#E4FF85

#85FF9F

Compound

#A085FF

#DC85FF

#E4FF85

#A7FF85

Variations

Lighter

#B29DFF

#C9BBF9

#E1DBF9

Darker

#6237FF

#2E00D5

#1B007C

Saturation

#B7AFD4

#9F85FF

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

2.88:1

Fail

vs Black

7.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A085FF

#739EFF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A085FF

#8A8AF4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A085FF

#92A292

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Classic Bouquet 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#B790DA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A085FF

Daylight 5500K

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

#A595FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E7EE

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.

#CEED5D

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: #A085FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #A085FF;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-bouquet: #A085FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-bouquet': '#A085FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A085FF] text-[#A085FF]

SCSS

$classic-bouquet: #A085FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A085FF?

#A085FF is Classic Bouquet, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A085FF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Bouquet?

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

What colors pair well with Classic Bouquet?

Classic Bouquet 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 Classic Bouquet?

You can download Classic Bouquet 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 Classic Bouquet?

The hex code is #A085FF. In RGB it's 160, 133, 255, and in HSL it's 253°, 100%, 76%.

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