PURPLES

Soft Impact

#B28EA8

RGB 178, 142, 168 · HSL 317°, 19%, 63% · CMYK 0, 20, 6, 30

Soft Impact is #B28EA8 in HEX — rgb(178, 142, 168), hsl(317°, 19%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 6%, 30%).

Soft Impact pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 317°, 19%, 63%. 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#B28EA8

RGB178, 142, 168

HSL317°, 19%, 63%

HSV317°, 20%, 70%

CMYK0, 20, 6, 30

Decimal11701928

CSS RGBrgb(178, 142, 168)

CSS HSLhsl(317, 19%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Soft Impact S46F4

ΔE 0.6 · #B28EA9

Hallman-Lindsay

Fashionably Plum 1205

ΔE 1.9 · #B28CA9

PPG

Palisade Orchid 1178-5

ΔE 2 · #AF8EA5

Vista Paint

Fashinably Plum C-1204

ΔE 2.5 · #AF89A6

Benjamin Moore

Caribbean 1377

ΔE 3.3 · #BC96AF

Valspar

Amethyst Purple 1004-5C

ΔE 3.5 · #B993B2

Behr

Blooming Lilac HDC-MD-10

ΔE 3.6 · #BA93B2

Sherwin-Williams

Radiant Lilac SW0074

ΔE 4.7 · #A489A0

Kilz

Berry Bloom RA140-01

ΔE 5.2 · #A790A8

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 7 · #B19BB0

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 7.6 · #A47D90

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 11.9 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 13 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 15 · #8D8089

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 19.2 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 19.6 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#B28EA8

#8FB399

Analogous

#AB8FB3

#B28EA8

#B38F96

Triadic

#B28EA8

#A8B38F

#8FA8B3

Split-Complementary

#B28EA8

#96B38F

#8FB3AB

Tetradic

#B28EA8

#B3AB8F

#8FB399

#8F96B3

Monochromatic

#64445B

#926384

#B28EA8

#D2BCCC

#F1EAEF

Rectangle

#B28EA8

#B3998F

#8FB399

#8FA8B3

Compound

#B28EA8

#B38F96

#8FB399

#8FB3AB

Variations

Lighter

#C2A5BA

#D0BDCA

#E2DAE0

Darker

#9A678B

#6B4660

#3F2838

Saturation

#A69BA3

#B38FA8

#D969B9

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

2.87:1

Fail

vs Black

7.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B28EA8

#9B9EA8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B28EA8

#9595A5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B28EA8

#AF9392

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Soft Impact 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

#C59799

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B28EA8

Daylight 5500K

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

#B29CBD

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.

#6BA67C

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: #B28EA8;

CSS — background

background-color: #B28EA8;

CSS Variable

--color-soft-impact: #B28EA8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'soft-impact': '#B28EA8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B28EA8] text-[#B28EA8]

SCSS

$soft-impact: #B28EA8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B28EA8?

#B28EA8 is Soft Impact, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #B28EA8 warm or cool?

Soft Impact reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Soft Impact?

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

What colors pair well with Soft Impact?

Soft Impact 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 Soft Impact?

You can download Soft Impact 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 Soft Impact?

The hex code is #B28EA8. In RGB it's 178, 142, 168, and in HSL it's 317°, 19%, 63%.

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