BLUES

Purple Freedom

#ACB0CA

RGB 172, 176, 202 · HSL 232°, 22%, 73% · CMYK 15, 13, 0, 21

Purple Freedom is #ACB0CA in HEX — rgb(172, 176, 202), hsl(232°, 22%, 73%), cmyk(15%, 13%, 0%, 21%).

Purple Freedom pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 232°, 22%, 73%. 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#ACB0CA

RGB172, 176, 202

HSL232°, 22%, 73%

HSV232°, 15%, 79%

CMYK15, 13, 0, 21

Decimal11317450

CSS RGBrgb(172, 176, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(232, 22%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Purple Freedom 4002-7C

ΔE 0.9 · #AEB0CB

Benjamin Moore

Enchanted 2070-50

ΔE 1.8 · #B0B0CC

PPG

Spring Lilac 1170-4

ΔE 1.8 · #B1B3CB

Dunn-Edwards

Madder Blue DE5926

ΔE 2.8 · #B5B6CE

Dulux

Old World S42D2

ΔE 2.9 · #B2B8D1

Behr

Silverberry 670F-4

ΔE 2.9 · #B6B4CD

Kilz

Hush Lilac RB160-01

ΔE 3.1 · #B2B8D0

Vista Paint

Purple Paradise K-84

ΔE 4.4 · #A1A6C4

Hallman-Lindsay

Violet Beauty 1296

ΔE 4.4 · #BAB3CB

Sherwin-Williams

Awesome Violet SW6815

ΔE 4.8 · #A7B2D4

Dutch Boy

John's Blue DCP-0617

ΔE 7.7 · #97B2CD

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 8.2 · #A1B8CA

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 9.3 · #B3C4D5

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 10.1 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 11 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 12.6 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#ACB0CA

#C9C5AB

Analogous

#ABBEC9

#ACB0CA

#B6ABC9

Triadic

#ACB0CA

#C9ABAF

#AFC9AB

Split-Complementary

#ACB0CA

#C9B6AB

#BEC9AB

Tetradic

#ACB0CA

#C9ABBE

#C9C5AB

#ABC9B6

Monochromatic

#565C86

#7C83AB

#ACB0CA

#DADBE7

#EFF0F5

Rectangle

#ACB0CA

#C5ABC9

#C9C5AB

#AFC9AB

Compound

#ACB0CA

#B6ABC9

#C9C5AB

#BEC9AB

Variations

Lighter

#BCBFD4

#CED0DD

#E3E4EB

Darker

#7C83AD

#4E547F

#2C314B

Saturation

#B6B7BF

#ABAFC9

#909BE4

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

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ACB0CA

#AAB1CB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ACB0CA

#AFAFC7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ACB0CA

#AAB4B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Purple Freedom 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

#C0B1B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ACB0CA

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEB6D7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#B6B086

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: #ACB0CA;

CSS — background

background-color: #ACB0CA;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-freedom: #ACB0CA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-freedom': '#ACB0CA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ACB0CA] text-[#ACB0CA]

SCSS

$purple-freedom: #ACB0CA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ACB0CA?

#ACB0CA is Purple Freedom, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #ACB0CA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Freedom?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Freedom?

Purple Freedom 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 Purple Freedom?

You can download Purple Freedom 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 Freedom?

The hex code is #ACB0CA. In RGB it's 172, 176, 202, and in HSL it's 232°, 22%, 73%.

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