PURPLES

Fashionably Plum

#B28CA9

RGB 178, 140, 169 · HSL 314°, 20%, 62% · CMYK 0, 21, 5, 30

Fashionably Plum is #B28CA9 in HEX — rgb(178, 140, 169), hsl(314°, 20%, 62%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 5%, 30%).

Fashionably Plum pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 314°, 20%, 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#B28CA9

RGB178, 140, 169

HSL314°, 20%, 62%

HSV314°, 21%, 70%

CMYK0, 21, 5, 30

Decimal11701417

CSS RGBrgb(178, 140, 169)

CSS HSLhsl(314, 20%, 62%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Fashionably Plum 1205

Exact match

Vista Paint

Fashinably Plum C-1204

ΔE 1.1 · #AF89A6

Dulux

Soft Impact S46F4

ΔE 1.4 · #B28EA9

Valspar

Amethyst Purple 1004-5C

ΔE 2.9 · #B993B2

Behr

Blooming Lilac HDC-MD-10

ΔE 3 · #BA93B2

Benjamin Moore

Victorian 1370

ΔE 3.7 · #BE91AF

PPG

Palisade Orchid 1178-5

ΔE 3.8 · #AF8EA5

Sherwin-Williams

Baroness SW6837

ΔE 4.4 · #A785A7

Kilz

Berry Punch RA150-01

ΔE 6.1 · #C08EB2

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 8.1 · #A47D90

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 8.6 · #B19BB0

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 11.2 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 13.7 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 14.7 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 20.7 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 21.1 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#B28CA9

#8BB194

Analogous

#A78BB1

#B28CA9

#B18B95

Triadic

#B28CA9

#A8B18B

#8BA8B1

Split-Complementary

#B28CA9

#95B18B

#8BB1A7

Tetradic

#B28CA9

#B1A78B

#8BB194

#8B95B1

Monochromatic

#62415A

#906085

#B28CA9

#D0B9CB

#EFE7ED

Rectangle

#B28CA9

#B1948B

#8BB194

#8BA8B1

Compound

#B28CA9

#B18B95

#8BB194

#8BB1A7

Variations

Lighter

#C1A2BA

#CFBBCA

#E2D8E0

Darker

#99648D

#6A4461

#3E2739

Saturation

#A498A1

#B18BA8

#D864BD

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

2.91:1

Fail

vs Black

7.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B28CA9

#999DA9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B28CA9

#9393A6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B28CA9

#AF9291

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Fashionably Plum 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

#C5969A

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B28CA9

Daylight 5500K

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

#B29BBE

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.

#68A576

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: #B28CA9;

CSS — background

background-color: #B28CA9;

CSS Variable

--color-fashionably-plum: #B28CA9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fashionably-plum': '#B28CA9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B28CA9] text-[#B28CA9]

SCSS

$fashionably-plum: #B28CA9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B28CA9?

#B28CA9 is Fashionably Plum, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #B28CA9 warm or cool?

Fashionably Plum reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fashionably Plum?

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

What colors pair well with Fashionably Plum?

Fashionably Plum 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 Fashionably Plum?

You can download Fashionably Plum 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 Fashionably Plum?

The hex code is #B28CA9. In RGB it's 178, 140, 169, and in HSL it's 314°, 20%, 62%.

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