GREYS

Subtle Violet

#B29E9E

RGB 178, 158, 158 · HSL 0°, 11%, 66% · CMYK 0, 11, 11, 30

Subtle Violet is #B29E9E in HEX — rgb(178, 158, 158), hsl(0°, 11%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 11%, 30%).

Subtle Violet pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 0°, 11%, 66%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#B29E9E

RGB178, 158, 158

HSL0°, 11%, 66%

HSV0°, 11%, 70%

CMYK0, 11, 11, 30

Decimal11706014

CSS RGBrgb(178, 158, 158)

CSS HSLhsl(0, 11%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Subtle Violet S03C3

ΔE 0.5 · #B29E9F

Dunn-Edwards

Hazelnut DE6032

ΔE 0.5 · #B29E9D

Valspar

Dusky Hyacinth 1003-10A

ΔE 1.1 · #AF9D9C

Behr

Violet Vista HDC-CT-18

ΔE 1.4 · #B19FA1

PPG

Coffee Custard 1047-5

ΔE 2.2 · #AB9B9C

Sherwin-Williams

Intuitive SW6017

ΔE 2.5 · #B3A3A5

Benjamin Moore

Mauve 2113-50

ΔE 2.8 · #B2A3A5

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 4.1 · #B6A39C

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 4.2 · #B8A7A2

Vista Paint

Open Road K-1115

ΔE 4.4 · #AC9992

Hallman-Lindsay

Cozy Cover 140

ΔE 5.1 · #B7A299

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 5.7 · #C2ADAB

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 7 · #C7A4A6

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 7.9 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 9.9 · #9FA198

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 14 · #889099

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

A near-neutral with a subtle warm pink undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B29E9E

#9FB2B2

Analogous

#B29FA8

#B29E9E

#B2A89F

Triadic

#B29E9E

#9FB29F

#9F9FB2

Split-Complementary

#B29E9E

#9FB2A8

#9FA8B2

Tetradic

#B29E9E

#A8B29F

#9FB2B2

#A89FB2

Monochromatic

#665252

#907474

#B29E9E

#D4C9C9

#F4F1F1

Rectangle

#B29E9E

#B2B29F

#9FB2B2

#9F9FB2

Compound

#B29E9E

#B2A89F

#9FB2B2

#9FA8B2

Variations

Lighter

#C1B2B2

#D0C6C6

#E3DEDE

Darker

#957979

#685151

#3D2F2F

Saturation

#ABA5A5

#B29F9F

#D87878

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.54:1

Fail

vs Black

8.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B29E9E

#A7A59E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B29E9E

#A2A29E

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B29E9E

#B19E9F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Subtle Violet gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#C5A392

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B29E9E

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2A8B6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#73ABAB

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: #B29E9E;

CSS — background

background-color: #B29E9E;

CSS Variable

--color-subtle-violet: #B29E9E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'subtle-violet': '#B29E9E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B29E9E] text-[#B29E9E]

SCSS

$subtle-violet: #B29E9E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B29E9E?

#B29E9E is Subtle Violet, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #B29E9E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Subtle Violet?

Subtle Violet works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Subtle Violet?

Subtle Violet pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Subtle Violet?

You can download Subtle 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 Subtle Violet?

The hex code is #B29E9E. In RGB it's 178, 158, 158, and in HSL it's 0°, 11%, 66%.

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