PURPLES

Quibble

#B293C0

RGB 178, 147, 192 · HSL 281°, 26%, 66% · CMYK 7, 23, 0, 25

Quibble is #B293C0 in HEX — rgb(178, 147, 192), hsl(281°, 26%, 66%), cmyk(7%, 23%, 0%, 25%).

Quibble pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 281°, 26%, 66%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B293C0

RGB178, 147, 192

HSL281°, 26%, 66%

HSV281°, 23%, 75%

CMYK7, 23, 0, 25

Decimal11703232

CSS RGBrgb(178, 147, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(281, 26%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Quibble S45G4

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Satin Flower 1185

ΔE 2.5 · #B48FBD

Vista Paint

Satin flower C-1184

ΔE 3 · #B28DBC

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Prophet DE5983

ΔE 4.1 · #BB9ECA

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 4.1 · #B38BB8

Benjamin Moore

Mighty 1397

ΔE 4.7 · #AC98C9

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 5 · #A18AB7

Behr

Decanting S120-4

ΔE 5.1 · #BEA1CD

PPG

Purple Statice 1249-5

ΔE 5.4 · #A885B5

Valspar

Gleeful Joy 1001-3C

ΔE 5.5 · #A891B6

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 7.4 · #9B8CB5

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 14 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 16.7 · #8B859D

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 21.3 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 22.2 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 27.3 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#B293C0

#A0BF92

Analogous

#9A92BF

#B293C0

#BF92B7

Triadic

#B293C0

#BFB192

#92BFB1

Split-Complementary

#B293C0

#B7BF92

#92BF9A

Tetradic

#B293C0

#BF9A92

#A0BF92

#92B7BF

Monochromatic

#654474

#8E62A3

#B293C0

#D3C2DB

#F3EFF6

Rectangle

#B293C0

#BF92A0

#A0BF92

#92BFB1

Compound

#B293C0

#BF92B7

#A0BF92

#92BF9A

Variations

Lighter

#C0A8CC

#CFBFD6

#E3DBE6

Darker

#9366A7

#664277

#3C2646

Saturation

#ABA2AF

#B192BF

#BC72DF

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

2.68:1

Fail

vs Black

7.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B293C0

#9AA3C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B293C0

#9999BB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B293C0

#AE9C98

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Quibble 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

#C59BAB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B293C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2A0CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#85AB73

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: #B293C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #B293C0;

CSS Variable

--color-quibble: #B293C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'quibble': '#B293C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B293C0] text-[#B293C0]

SCSS

$quibble: #B293C0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B293C0?

#B293C0 is Quibble, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B293C0 warm or cool?

Quibble reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Quibble?

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

What colors pair well with Quibble?

Quibble 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 Quibble?

You can download Quibble 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 Quibble?

The hex code is #B293C0. In RGB it's 178, 147, 192, and in HSL it's 281°, 26%, 66%.

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