PURPLES

Dusty Lavender

#B19BAA

RGB 177, 155, 170 · HSL 319°, 12%, 65% · CMYK 0, 12, 4, 31

Dusty Lavender is #B19BAA in HEX — rgb(177, 155, 170), hsl(319°, 12%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 4%, 31%).

Dusty Lavender pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 319°, 12%, 65%. 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#B19BAA

RGB177, 155, 170

HSL319°, 12%, 65%

HSV319°, 12%, 69%

CMYK0, 12, 4, 31

Decimal11639722

CSS RGBrgb(177, 155, 170)

CSS HSLhsl(319, 12%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Dusty Lavender 1002-7C

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Play Time 1220

ΔE 1 · #B39BA9

Dulux

Mauve Muslin S46D3

ΔE 1.3 · #B59DAD

Vista Paint

Play Time C-1219

ΔE 1.6 · #B49BA8

Behr

Fond Memory 130F-4

ΔE 1.9 · #B298A6

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 3.3 · #B19BB0

Benjamin Moore

Inspired AF-595

ΔE 3.6 · #AD9FAB

PPG

Ashberry 1179-5

ΔE 3.9 · #B495A4

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 4.3 · #BDA5B7

Sherwin-Williams

Obi Lilac SW6556

ΔE 4.7 · #B0A3B6

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 9.9 · #C7A4A6

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 10.2 · #CAB6C9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 10.4 · #9DA1AA

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 11.4 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13.7 · #889099

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 13.8 · #8B8A8C

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 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

#B19BAA

#9BB0A2

Analogous

#AD9BB0

#B19BAA

#B09B9F

Triadic

#B19BAA

#AAB09B

#9BAAB0

Split-Complementary

#B19BAA

#9FB09B

#9BB0AD

Tetradic

#B19BAA

#B0AD9B

#9BB0A2

#9B9FB0

Monochromatic

#644F5D

#8F7085

#B19BAA

#D2C6CE

#F4F1F3

Rectangle

#B19BAA

#B0A29B

#9BB0A2

#9BAAB0

Compound

#B19BAA

#B09B9F

#9BB0A2

#9BB0AD

Variations

Lighter

#C0AFBB

#CFC4CB

#E2DDE1

Darker

#94758A

#674F60

#3C2E38

Saturation

#A9A3A7

#B09BAA

#D874B8

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

2.58:1

Fail

vs Black

8.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B19BAA

#A3A4AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B19BAA

#9F9FA8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B19BAA

#AF9E9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Dusty Lavender 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

#C4A19B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B19BAA

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1A6BF

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.

#70A982

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: #B19BAA;

CSS — background

background-color: #B19BAA;

CSS Variable

--color-dusty-lavender: #B19BAA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusty-lavender': '#B19BAA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B19BAA] text-[#B19BAA]

SCSS

$dusty-lavender: #B19BAA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B19BAA?

#B19BAA is Dusty Lavender, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #B19BAA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusty Lavender?

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

What colors pair well with Dusty Lavender?

Dusty Lavender 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 Dusty Lavender?

You can download Dusty Lavender 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 Dusty Lavender?

The hex code is #B19BAA. In RGB it's 177, 155, 170, and in HSL it's 319°, 12%, 65%.

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