PURPLES

Dreamy Candy Forest

#B195E4

RGB 177, 149, 228 · HSL 261°, 59%, 74% · CMYK 22, 35, 0, 11

Dreamy Candy Forest is #B195E4 in HEX — rgb(177, 149, 228), hsl(261°, 59%, 74%), cmyk(22%, 35%, 0%, 11%).

Dreamy Candy Forest pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 261°, 59%, 74%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. 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#B195E4

RGB177, 149, 228

HSL261°, 59%, 74%

HSV261°, 35%, 89%

CMYK22, 35, 0, 11

Decimal11638244

CSS RGBrgb(177, 149, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(261, 59%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cherished M110-4

ΔE 4.1 · #B992DE

Dunn-Edwards

Amethyst Show DE5990

ΔE 13.1 · #BD97CF

Hallman-Lindsay

Cut Velvet 1192

ΔE 13.2 · #B391C8

Vista Paint

Cut Velvet C-1191

ΔE 13.3 · #B18FC6

Dulux

Playtime S45H5

ΔE 13.6 · #A686BE

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

ΔE 13.8 · #B48AC2

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 13.9 · #A381BA

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 14.1 · #9B81BA

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 19.2 · #A18AB7

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 19.2 · #B38BB8

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 19.7 · #776BAB

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 22.8 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 28.6 · #4A72B0

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 32 · #2D61AD

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 33.9 · #6A90B4

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 38.1 · #1F4992

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B195E4

#C8E496

Analogous

#96A1E4

#B195E4

#D896E4

Triadic

#B195E4

#E4B196

#96E4B1

Split-Complementary

#B195E4

#E4D896

#A1E496

Tetradic

#B195E4

#E496A1

#C8E496

#96E4D8

Monochromatic

#5C2EB2

#8459D4

#B195E4

#DED2F3

#F0EBFA

Rectangle

#B195E4

#E496C8

#C8E496

#96E4B1

Compound

#B195E4

#D896E4

#C8E496

#A1E496

Variations

Lighter

#C1ABE9

#D1C3EB

#E5DEF1

Darker

#8457D7

#5424AB

#301365

Saturation

#B9B1C8

#B196E4

#AD88F1

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

2.53:1

Fail

vs Black

8.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B195E4

#92A8E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B195E4

#9A9ADC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B195E4

#A9A69D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Dreamy Candy Forest 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

#C49CC6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B195E4

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1A1EA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE8ED

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.

#AFD071

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: #B195E4;

CSS — background

background-color: #B195E4;

CSS Variable

--color-dreamy-candy-forest: #B195E4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dreamy-candy-forest': '#B195E4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B195E4] text-[#B195E4]

SCSS

$dreamy-candy-forest: #B195E4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B195E4?

#B195E4 is Dreamy Candy Forest, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B195E4 warm or cool?

Dreamy Candy Forest reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dreamy Candy Forest?

Dreamy Candy Forest works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Dreamy Candy Forest?

Dreamy Candy Forest 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 Dreamy Candy Forest?

You can download Dreamy Candy Forest 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 Dreamy Candy Forest?

The hex code is #B195E4. In RGB it's 177, 149, 228, and in HSL it's 261°, 59%, 74%.

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