PURPLES

Dusty Lavender

#AC86A8

RGB 172, 134, 168 · HSL 306°, 19%, 60% · CMYK 0, 22, 2, 33

Dusty Lavender is #AC86A8 in HEX — rgb(172, 134, 168), hsl(306°, 19%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 2%, 33%).

Dusty Lavender pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 306°, 19%, 60%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#AC86A8

RGB172, 134, 168

HSL306°, 19%, 60%

HSV306°, 22%, 67%

CMYK0, 22, 2, 33

Decimal11306664

CSS RGBrgb(172, 134, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(306, 19%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Baroness SW6837

ΔE 1.7 · #A785A7

PPG

Heather Glen 17-08

ΔE 1.9 · #B08AAE

Valspar

Wild Lavender 1002-3B

ΔE 2.2 · #A685A8

Dulux

Joyful Lilac S49E5

ΔE 2.5 · #A683A8

Vista Paint

Fashinably Plum C-1204

ΔE 3 · #AF89A6

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2073-40

ΔE 3.4 · #AB80A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Fashionably Plum 1205

ΔE 3.6 · #B28CA9

Kilz

Fruit Smoothie RA170-02

ΔE 4.3 · #9F80A5

Behr

Blooming Lilac HDC-MD-10

ΔE 5.3 · #BA93B2

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 9.1 · #A47D90

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Violet DE6005

ΔE 9.6 · #B079A7

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 9.6 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 13.8 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 15.6 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 22.8 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 22.9 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

29/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#AC86A8

#86AC89

Analogous

#9D86AC

#AC86A8

#AC8695

Triadic

#AC86A8

#A9AC86

#86A9AC

Split-Complementary

#AC86A8

#95AC86

#86AC9D

Tetradic

#AC86A8

#AC9D86

#86AC89

#8695AC

Monochromatic

#5B3E58

#895D84

#AC86A8

#CBB3C9

#EAE1E9

Rectangle

#AC86A8

#AC8986

#86AC89

#86A9AC

Compound

#AC86A8

#AC8695

#86AC89

#86AC9D

Variations

Lighter

#BD9EBA

#CCB8CA

#E0D7DF

Darker

#93628E

#664362

#3C263A

Saturation

#9F939E

#AC86A9

#D65CCA

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

3.12:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.73:1

Deuteranopia

#AC86A8

#9397A8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AC86A8

#8D8DA4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AC86A8

#A98D8B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Dusty Lavender 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

#C09199

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AC86A8

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE96BD

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#63A169

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: #AC86A8;

CSS — background

background-color: #AC86A8;

CSS Variable

--color-dusty-lavender: #AC86A8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusty-lavender': '#AC86A8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AC86A8] text-[#AC86A8]

SCSS

$dusty-lavender: #AC86A8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC86A8?

#AC86A8 is Dusty Lavender, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #AC86A8 warm or cool?

Dusty Lavender reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dusty Lavender?

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

What colors pair well with Dusty Lavender?

Dusty Lavender 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 Dusty Lavender?

You can download Dusty Lavender 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 Dusty Lavender?

The hex code is #AC86A8. In RGB it's 172, 134, 168, and in HSL it's 306°, 19%, 60%.

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