PURPLES

Purple Springs

#AB9BBC

RGB 171, 155, 188 · HSL 269°, 20%, 67% · CMYK 9, 18, 0, 26

Purple Springs is #AB9BBC in HEX — rgb(171, 155, 188), hsl(269°, 20%, 67%), cmyk(9%, 18%, 0%, 26%).

Purple Springs pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 269°, 20%, 67%. 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#AB9BBC

RGB171, 155, 188

HSL269°, 20%, 67%

HSV269°, 18%, 74%

CMYK9, 18, 0, 26

Decimal11246524

CSS RGBrgb(171, 155, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(269, 20%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Springs DE5955

Exact match

Kilz

Mystic Petals RA180-02

ΔE 1.7 · #AB9AB8

Valspar

Iris Blossom 1001-5C

ΔE 1.9 · #A796B8

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Frappé SW9068

ΔE 3.3 · #B3A1C6

Vista Paint

Royal Proclamation C-1296

ΔE 3.6 · #A89EBA

Hallman-Lindsay

Royal Proclamation 1297

ΔE 3.8 · #AAA0BC

Dulux

Pixieland S44F3

ΔE 4.1 · #B3A6C6

Benjamin Moore

Hydrangea 1390

ΔE 4.9 · #B599BE

Behr

Midsummer Dream 690F-4

ΔE 6.2 · #B8ABC8

PPG

French Violet 1175-5

ΔE 6.4 · #988EB4

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 7.3 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 11.2 · #8B859D

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 13.5 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 15.3 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 17.3 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 20 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

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

#AB9BBC

#ABBC9A

Analogous

#9A9BBC

#AB9BBC

#BB9ABC

Triadic

#AB9BBC

#BCAA9A

#9ABCAA

Split-Complementary

#AB9BBC

#BCBB9A

#9BBC9A

Tetradic

#AB9BBC

#BC9A9B

#ABBC9A

#9ABCBB

Monochromatic

#5E4B71

#846C9D

#AB9BBC

#D1C8DA

#F2F0F5

Rectangle

#AB9BBC

#BC9AAB

#ABBC9A

#9ABCAA

Compound

#AB9BBC

#BB9ABC

#ABBC9A

#9BBC9A

Variations

Lighter

#BBAEC9

#CCC4D5

#E1DDE6

Darker

#8870A2

#5D4973

#362A43

Saturation

#ABA6B0

#AA9ABC

#A978DD

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

2.58:1

Fail

vs Black

8.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AB9BBC

#9DA4BC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB9BBC

#9E9EB8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB9BBC

#A8A19E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Springs 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

#C0A1A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB9BBC

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADA6CC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#92AD76

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: #AB9BBC;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB9BBC;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-springs: #AB9BBC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-springs': '#AB9BBC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB9BBC] text-[#AB9BBC]

SCSS

$purple-springs: #AB9BBC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB9BBC?

#AB9BBC is Purple Springs, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #AB9BBC warm or cool?

Purple Springs reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Purple Springs?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Springs?

Purple Springs 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 Purple Springs?

You can download Purple Springs 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 Purple Springs?

The hex code is #AB9BBC. In RGB it's 171, 155, 188, and in HSL it's 269°, 20%, 67%.

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