PURPLES

Lavender Herb

#AD88A4

RGB 173, 136, 164 · HSL 315°, 18%, 61% · CMYK 0, 21, 5, 32

Lavender Herb is #AD88A4 in HEX — rgb(173, 136, 164), hsl(315°, 18%, 61%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 5%, 32%).

Lavender Herb pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 315°, 18%, 61%. 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#AD88A4

RGB173, 136, 164

HSL315°, 18%, 61%

HSV315°, 21%, 68%

CMYK0, 21, 5, 32

Decimal11372708

CSS RGBrgb(173, 136, 164)

CSS HSLhsl(315, 18%, 61%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Fashinably Plum C-1204

ΔE 0.8 · #AF89A6

Hallman-Lindsay

Fashionably Plum 1205

ΔE 1.7 · #B28CA9

Dulux

Soft Impact S46F4

ΔE 2.3 · #B28EA9

PPG

Palisade Orchid 1178-5

ΔE 3.6 · #AF8EA5

Sherwin-Williams

Baroness SW6837

ΔE 3.8 · #A785A7

Valspar

Purple Jewel 1004-5B

ΔE 4.4 · #A880A2

Behr

Blooming Lilac HDC-MD-10

ΔE 4.7 · #BA93B2

Benjamin Moore

Victorian 1370

ΔE 5.2 · #BE91AF

Kilz

Berry Bloom RA140-01

ΔE 6.1 · #A790A8

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 6.6 · #A47D90

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 9 · #B19BB0

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 11.2 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 12.7 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 14.5 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 20.3 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 20.9 · #A6ACB8

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

#AD88A4

#8AAD93

Analogous

#A58AAD

#AD88A4

#AD8A93

Triadic

#AD88A4

#A5AD8A

#8AA5AD

Split-Complementary

#AD88A4

#93AD8A

#8AADA5

Tetradic

#AD88A4

#ADA58A

#8AAD93

#8A93AD

Monochromatic

#5D4156

#8A6080

#AD88A4

#CDB7C7

#ECE4EA

Rectangle

#AD88A4

#AD938A

#8AAD93

#8AA5AD

Compound

#AD88A4

#AD8A93

#8AAD93

#8AADA5

Variations

Lighter

#BEA1B7

#CCBAC8

#E1D8DE

Darker

#946588

#66455E

#3C2737

Saturation

#A1969E

#AD8AA5

#D661B9

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

3.07:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.83:1

Deuteranopia

#AD88A4

#9598A4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD88A4

#8F8FA1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD88A4

#AA8E8C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lavender Herb 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

#C19396

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD88A4

Daylight 5500K

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

#AE98BA

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.

#66A375

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: #AD88A4;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD88A4;

CSS Variable

--color-lavender-herb: #AD88A4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lavender-herb': '#AD88A4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD88A4] text-[#AD88A4]

SCSS

$lavender-herb: #AD88A4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD88A4?

#AD88A4 is Lavender Herb, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #AD88A4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lavender Herb?

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

What colors pair well with Lavender Herb?

Lavender Herb 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 Lavender Herb?

You can download Lavender Herb 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 Herb?

The hex code is #AD88A4. In RGB it's 173, 136, 164, and in HSL it's 315°, 18%, 61%.

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