PURPLES

African Violet

#B085B7

RGB 176, 133, 183 · HSL 292°, 26%, 62% · CMYK 4, 27, 0, 28

African Violet is #B085B7 in HEX — rgb(176, 133, 183), hsl(292°, 26%, 62%), cmyk(4%, 27%, 0%, 28%).

African Violet pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 292°, 26%, 62%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B085B7

RGB176, 133, 183

HSL292°, 26%, 62%

HSV292°, 27%, 72%

CMYK4, 27, 0, 28

Decimal11568567

CSS RGBrgb(176, 133, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(292, 26%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Berries Galore 4001-10B

ΔE 2.2 · #B283B8

Behr

Reserve S120-5

ΔE 3.1 · #A884B8

PPG

Purple Statice 1249-5

ΔE 3.2 · #A885B5

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 3.5 · #B38BB8

Vista Paint

Satin flower C-1184

ΔE 3.7 · #B28DBC

Dulux

Prestige Rose S49F5

ΔE 4.2 · #B587B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Satin Flower 1185

ΔE 4.5 · #B48FBD

Dunn-Edwards

Cloudy Plum DE5984

ΔE 5.7 · #9D7AAC

Benjamin Moore

Naples 1391

ΔE 6.8 · #A07DA6

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 7.9 · #A18AB7

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 11.4 · #9B8CB5

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 12.8 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 19 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 20.4 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 27.3 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 31.2 · #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

#B085B7

#8CB785

Analogous

#9785B7

#B085B7

#B785A5

Triadic

#B085B7

#B7B185

#85B7B1

Split-Complementary

#B085B7

#A5B785

#85B797

Tetradic

#B085B7

#B79785

#8CB785

#85A5B7

Monochromatic

#613C67

#8F5997

#B085B7

#D0B5D4

#EEE5F0

Rectangle

#B085B7

#B7858C

#8CB785

#85B7B1

Compound

#B085B7

#B785A5

#8CB785

#85B797

Variations

Lighter

#C09DC6

#CEB8D2

#E2D7E3

Darker

#985CA1

#693E70

#3E2342

Saturation

#A497A6

#B185B7

#CB61DB

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

3.05:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.88:1

Deuteranopia

#B085B7

#919AB7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B085B7

#8E8EB2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B085B7

#AB8F8C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

African Violet 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

#C390A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B085B7

Daylight 5500K

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

#B195C9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#70A568

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: #B085B7;

CSS — background

background-color: #B085B7;

CSS Variable

--color-african-violet: #B085B7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'african-violet': '#B085B7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B085B7] text-[#B085B7]

SCSS

$african-violet: #B085B7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B085B7?

#B085B7 is African Violet, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #B085B7 warm or cool?

African Violet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with African Violet?

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

What colors pair well with African Violet?

African Violet 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 African Violet?

You can download African Violet 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 African Violet?

The hex code is #B085B7. In RGB it's 176, 133, 183, and in HSL it's 292°, 26%, 62%.

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