PURPLES

Bell Heather

#A475B1

RGB 164, 117, 177 · HSL 287°, 28%, 58% · CMYK 7, 34, 0, 31

Bell Heather is #A475B1 in HEX — rgb(164, 117, 177), hsl(287°, 28%, 58%), cmyk(7%, 34%, 0%, 31%).

Bell Heather pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 287°, 28%, 58%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#A475B1

RGB164, 117, 177

HSL287°, 28%, 58%

HSV287°, 34%, 69%

CMYK7, 34, 0, 31

Decimal10778033

CSS RGBrgb(164, 117, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(287, 28%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Bell Heather 1250-6

Exact match

Dulux

Purple Joy SB8H3

ΔE 2.4 · #9D74AF

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Pride DE5991

ΔE 2.9 · #A274B5

Vista Paint

Moonlight Melody C-1178

ΔE 4.2 · #AC72AE

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonlight Melody 1179

ΔE 4.9 · #AF73B0

Behr

Winsome Rose 690D-5

ΔE 5 · #AB80C1

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 6.1 · #A381BA

Benjamin Moore

Charmed 1398

ΔE 8.1 · #947AB1

Kilz

Favorite Things RA160-02

ΔE 9.4 · #AF78A5

Sherwin-Williams

Clematis SW6831

ΔE 12.9 · #7E6596

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 13.2 · #8673A1

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 13.4 · #7B598F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 19.4 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 24.8 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 30.1 · #5E3D5A

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 32.2 · #2D61AD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

24/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#A475B1

#83B276

Analogous

#8776B2

#A475B1

#B276A1

Triadic

#A475B1

#B2A576

#76B2A5

Split-Complementary

#A475B1

#A1B276

#76B287

Tetradic

#A475B1

#B28776

#83B276

#76A1B2

Monochromatic

#53335B

#7F4F8C

#A475B1

#C5A7CD

#E5D8E9

Rectangle

#A475B1

#B27683

#83B276

#76B2A5

Compound

#A475B1

#B276A1

#83B276

#76B287

Variations

Lighter

#B791C1

#C7AFCE

#DED2E1

Darker

#8A5499

#60386A

#38203F

Saturation

#998B9D

#A576B2

#BB4FD8

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

3.65:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.76:1

Deuteranopia

#A475B1

#828DB1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A475B1

#7F7FAB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A475B1

#9F827D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Bell Heather 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

#BA84A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A475B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#A889C4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#6C9D5E

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: #A475B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #A475B1;

CSS Variable

--color-bell-heather: #A475B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bell-heather': '#A475B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A475B1] text-[#A475B1]

SCSS

$bell-heather: #A475B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A475B1?

#A475B1 is Bell Heather, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #A475B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bell Heather?

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

What colors pair well with Bell Heather?

Bell Heather 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 Bell Heather?

You can download Bell Heather 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 Bell Heather?

The hex code is #A475B1. In RGB it's 164, 117, 177, and in HSL it's 287°, 28%, 58%.

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