PURPLES

Veiled Violet

#B19BB0

RGB 177, 155, 176 · HSL 303°, 12%, 65% · CMYK 0, 12, 1, 31

Veiled Violet is #B19BB0 in HEX — rgb(177, 155, 176), hsl(303°, 12%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 1%, 31%).

Veiled Violet pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 303°, 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#B19BB0

RGB177, 155, 176

HSL303°, 12%, 65%

HSV303°, 12%, 69%

CMYK0, 12, 1, 31

Decimal11639728

CSS RGBrgb(177, 155, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(303, 12%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Iris 1383

ΔE 1.9 · #AB99AE

Behr

Roaring Twenties N120-4

ΔE 2.4 · #AE9EB2

Dulux

Symbolic S47C3

ΔE 3 · #B29EAE

Valspar

Dusty Lavender 1002-7C

ΔE 3.3 · #B19BAA

Vista Paint

Pansy Posie C-1211

ΔE 3.7 · #BBA0B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Play Time 1220

ΔE 3.9 · #B39BA9

Sherwin-Williams

Obi Lilac SW6556

ΔE 4.2 · #B0A3B6

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 4.3 · #BDA5B7

PPG

Ashberry 1179-5

ΔE 5.2 · #B495A4

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 9.9 · #CAB6C9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 11.9 · #9DA1AA

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 12.2 · #A6ACB8

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 12.4 · #C7A4A6

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 12.9 · #9B8CB5

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 15.8 · #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

#B19BB0

#9BB09C

Analogous

#A79BB0

#B19BB0

#B09BA5

Triadic

#B19BB0

#AFB09B

#9BAFB0

Split-Complementary

#B19BB0

#A5B09B

#9BB0A7

Tetradic

#B19BB0

#B0A79B

#9BB09C

#9BA5B0

Monochromatic

#644F63

#8F708D

#B19BB0

#D2C6D2

#F4F1F4

Rectangle

#B19BB0

#B09C9B

#9BB09C

#9BAFB0

Compound

#B19BB0

#B09BA5

#9BB09C

#9BB0A7

Variations

Lighter

#C0AFBF

#CFC4CE

#E2DDE2

Darker

#947592

#674F66

#3C2E3C

Saturation

#A9A3A9

#B09BAF

#D874D3

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

2.57:1

Fail

vs Black

8.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B19BB0

#A2A5B0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B19BB0

#9F9FAD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B19BB0

#AF9F9E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Veiled 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

#C4A19F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B19BB0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1A6C3

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.

#70A973

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: #B19BB0;

CSS — background

background-color: #B19BB0;

CSS Variable

--color-veiled-violet: #B19BB0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'veiled-violet': '#B19BB0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B19BB0] text-[#B19BB0]

SCSS

$veiled-violet: #B19BB0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B19BB0?

#B19BB0 is Veiled Violet, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #B19BB0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Veiled Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Veiled Violet?

Veiled 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 Veiled Violet?

You can download Veiled 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 Veiled Violet?

The hex code is #B19BB0. In RGB it's 177, 155, 176, and in HSL it's 303°, 12%, 65%.

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