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Heather Violet

#B18398

RGB 177, 131, 152 · HSL 333°, 23%, 60% · CMYK 0, 26, 14, 31

Heather Violet is #B18398 in HEX — rgb(177, 131, 152), hsl(333°, 23%, 60%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 14%, 31%).

Heather Violet pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 333°, 23%, 60%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#B18398

RGB177, 131, 152

HSL333°, 23%, 60%

HSV333°, 26%, 69%

CMYK0, 26, 14, 31

Decimal11633560

CSS RGBrgb(177, 131, 152)

CSS HSLhsl(333, 23%, 60%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Monastir S48F4

ΔE 2.8 · #B7899B

Behr

Victorian Mauve 150F-4

ΔE 3.1 · #B5839D

Valspar

Iris Reverie 1005-5C

ΔE 3.8 · #B88DA1

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 4.2 · #A47D90

PPG

Keepsake Rose 1045-5

ΔE 4.6 · #B08693

Vista Paint

Punch of Pink C-112

ΔE 4.8 · #B68592

Sherwin-Williams

Red Clover SW6564

ΔE 5.1 · #B87E93

Hallman-Lindsay

Punch Of Pink 113

ΔE 5.3 · #B68692

Benjamin Moore

Rosewood 2082-40

ΔE 6.5 · #B8808D

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 7.3 · #B0909F

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 9.7 · #BF7A8F

Dunn-Edwards

First Plum DE5018

ΔE 9.8 · #B87592

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 12.5 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 14.7 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 20.4 · #B6A39C

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 20.6 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#B18398

#82B09B

Analogous

#B082AE

#B18398

#B08482

Triadic

#B18398

#97B082

#8297B0

Split-Complementary

#B18398

#82B084

#82AEB0

Tetradic

#B18398

#AEB082

#82B09B

#8482B0

Monochromatic

#5E3B4B

#8D5870

#B18398

#CEB1BE

#EBE0E5

Rectangle

#B18398

#B09B82

#82B09B

#8297B0

Compound

#B18398

#B08482

#82B09B

#82AEB0

Variations

Lighter

#C09BAC

#CEB6C1

#E1D6DB

Darker

#985D77

#693F52

#3E2430

Saturation

#A09298

#B08297

#D85A93

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

3.20:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.57:1

Deuteranopia

#B18398

#969698

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B18398

#8C8C95

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B18398

#AF8888

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Heather Violet strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#C48F8D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B18398

Daylight 5500K

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

#B194B1

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#63A185

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: #B18398;

CSS — background

background-color: #B18398;

CSS Variable

--color-heather-violet: #B18398;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heather-violet': '#B18398' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B18398] text-[#B18398]

SCSS

$heather-violet: #B18398;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B18398?

#B18398 is Heather Violet, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #B18398 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heather Violet?

Heather Violet works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Heather Violet?

Heather Violet pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Heather Violet?

You can download Heather 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 Heather Violet?

The hex code is #B18398. In RGB it's 177, 131, 152, and in HSL it's 333°, 23%, 60%.

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