PURPLES

Fruit Punch

#B29AC2

RGB 178, 154, 194 · HSL 276°, 25%, 68% · CMYK 8, 21, 0, 24

Fruit Punch is #B29AC2 in HEX — rgb(178, 154, 194), hsl(276°, 25%, 68%), cmyk(8%, 21%, 0%, 24%).

Fruit Punch pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 276°, 25%, 68%. 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#B29AC2

RGB178, 154, 194

HSL276°, 25%, 68%

HSV276°, 21%, 76%

CMYK8, 21, 0, 24

Decimal11705026

CSS RGBrgb(178, 154, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(276, 25%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Fruit Punch RA170-01

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Hydrangea 1390

ΔE 2.2 · #B599BE

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Prophet DE5983

ΔE 3.4 · #BB9ECA

Dulux

Lavender Earl S45F4

ΔE 3.5 · #AE92BD

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Frappé SW9068

ΔE 3.5 · #B3A1C6

Vista Paint

Lilac Garden K-18

ΔE 3.6 · #A693BC

Valspar

Gleeful Joy 1001-3C

ΔE 3.9 · #A891B6

Behr

Highland Thistle S110-4

ΔE 4 · #B8A3CF

Hallman-Lindsay

Yolanda 1235

ΔE 4.7 · #A291BA

PPG

Puturple 1248-5

ΔE 5.5 · #ADA2CE

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 6.9 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 14.7 · #8B859D

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 15.9 · #8673A1

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 17.6 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 21 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 24.5 · #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 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

#B29AC2

#A9C299

Analogous

#9D99C2

#B29AC2

#C299BE

Triadic

#B29AC2

#C2B199

#99C2B1

Split-Complementary

#B29AC2

#BEC299

#99C29D

Tetradic

#B29AC2

#C29D99

#A9C299

#99BEC2

Monochromatic

#664979

#8D69A5

#B29AC2

#D6C9DE

#F3EFF5

Rectangle

#B29AC2

#C299A9

#A9C299

#99C2B1

Compound

#B29AC2

#C299BE

#A9C299

#99C29D

Variations

Lighter

#C1ADCE

#D0C4D8

#E3DDE7

Darker

#916CA9

#65457A

#3B2847

Saturation

#AFA7B4

#B199C2

#B87AE0

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

2.53:1

Fail

vs Black

8.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B29AC2

#9EA7C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B29AC2

#9E9EBD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B29AC2

#AEA29E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Fruit Punch 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

#C5A0AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B29AC2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2A5D1

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.

#8EAE78

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: #B29AC2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B29AC2;

CSS Variable

--color-fruit-punch: #B29AC2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fruit-punch': '#B29AC2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B29AC2] text-[#B29AC2]

SCSS

$fruit-punch: #B29AC2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B29AC2?

#B29AC2 is Fruit Punch, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B29AC2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fruit Punch?

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

What colors pair well with Fruit Punch?

Fruit Punch 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 Fruit Punch?

You can download Fruit Punch 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 Fruit Punch?

The hex code is #B29AC2. In RGB it's 178, 154, 194, and in HSL it's 276°, 25%, 68%.

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