BLUES

Lavender Wash

#A8ADD2

RGB 168, 173, 210 · HSL 233°, 32%, 74% · CMYK 20, 18, 0, 18

Lavender Wash is #A8ADD2 in HEX — rgb(168, 173, 210), hsl(233°, 32%, 74%), cmyk(20%, 18%, 0%, 18%).

Lavender Wash pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 233°, 32%, 74%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#A8ADD2

RGB168, 173, 210

HSL233°, 32%, 74%

HSV233°, 20%, 82%

CMYK20, 18, 0, 18

Decimal11054546

CSS RGBrgb(168, 173, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(233, 32%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lavender Wash MQ4-30

Exact match

Vista Paint

High Style C-1274

ΔE 1.1 · #A7AFD4

Hallman-Lindsay

High Style 1275

ΔE 1.8 · #A8B1D7

Dulux

Traditional Mauve S43H3

ΔE 2.8 · #AEB0D9

Sherwin-Williams

Awesome Violet SW6815

ΔE 3 · #A7B2D4

Valspar

Sassy Violet 4004-10A

ΔE 3.4 · #ABAFDA

Benjamin Moore

Victorian 2068-50

ΔE 3.6 · #ABB1DC

PPG

Lilac Sachet 1245-4

ΔE 4.2 · #ABB6D7

Kilz

Slow Dance RB260-01

ΔE 4.4 · #9AABD3

Dunn-Edwards

Sapphire Fog DE5899

ΔE 4.9 · #99A8C9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 5.6 · #B7B1DC

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 9.2 · #8FA4BF

IKEA

IKEA121 121

ΔE 10.9 · #8896B3

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 12.7 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 16.1 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 17.1 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#A8ADD2

#D2CDA7

Analogous

#A7C2D2

#A8ADD2

#B8A7D2

Triadic

#A8ADD2

#D2A7AC

#ACD2A7

Split-Complementary

#A8ADD2

#D2B8A7

#C2D2A7

Tetradic

#A8ADD2

#D2A7C2

#D2CDA7

#A7D2B8

Monochromatic

#4C5594

#757DB8

#A8ADD2

#DADCEC

#EEEFF6

Rectangle

#A8ADD2

#CDA7D2

#D2CDA7

#ACD2A7

Compound

#A8ADD2

#B8A7D2

#D2CDA7

#C2D2A7

Variations

Lighter

#B9BDDB

#CCCFE2

#E3E4ED

Darker

#747CBA

#434C8C

#262B53

Saturation

#B6B8C3

#A7ACD2

#919BE8

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

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A8ADD2

#A4AFD3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8ADD2

#ACACCE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8ADD2

#A5B4AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Lavender Wash 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

#BDAEB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8ADD2

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABB3DD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9EAEC

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.

#BAB487

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: #A8ADD2;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8ADD2;

CSS Variable

--color-lavender-wash: #A8ADD2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lavender-wash': '#A8ADD2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8ADD2] text-[#A8ADD2]

SCSS

$lavender-wash: #A8ADD2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8ADD2?

#A8ADD2 is Lavender Wash, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #A8ADD2 warm or cool?

Lavender Wash reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lavender Wash?

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

What colors pair well with Lavender Wash?

Lavender Wash 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 Lavender Wash?

You can download Lavender Wash 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 Lavender Wash?

The hex code is #A8ADD2. In RGB it's 168, 173, 210, and in HSL it's 233°, 32%, 74%.

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