PURPLES

Grape Illusion

#B2A4D3

RGB 178, 164, 211 · HSL 258°, 35%, 74% · CMYK 16, 22, 0, 17

Grape Illusion is #B2A4D3 in HEX — rgb(178, 164, 211), hsl(258°, 35%, 74%), cmyk(16%, 22%, 0%, 17%).

Grape Illusion pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 258°, 35%, 74%. 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#B2A4D3

RGB178, 164, 211

HSL258°, 35%, 74%

HSV258°, 22%, 83%

CMYK16, 22, 0, 17

Decimal11707603

CSS RGBrgb(178, 164, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(258, 35%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Grape Illusion C-1240

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape Illusion 1241

ΔE 0.7 · #B4A6D5

PPG

Puturple 1248-5

ΔE 2.2 · #ADA2CE

Behr

Highland Thistle S110-4

ΔE 2.9 · #B8A3CF

Dulux

People's Choice S44H3

ΔE 4.1 · #B5A8D0

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Premiere DE5969

ΔE 4.3 · #B9A0D2

Benjamin Moore

Mighty 1397

ΔE 4.7 · #AC98C9

Valspar

Imperial Lilac 4003-9C

ΔE 4.7 · #B7ADD6

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 5.5 · #B7B1DC

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Frappé SW9068

ΔE 5.7 · #B3A1C6

Kilz

Fruit Punch RA170-01

ΔE 6 · #B29AC2

IKEA

IKEA121 121

ΔE 16.1 · #8896B3

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 17 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 18.4 · #8673A1

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 21.4 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 23.3 · #E3DBF2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#B2A4D3

#C6D4A5

Analogous

#A5AFD4

#B2A4D3

#CBA5D4

Triadic

#B2A4D3

#D4B3A5

#A5D4B3

Split-Complementary

#B2A4D3

#D4CBA5

#AFD4A5

Tetradic

#B2A4D3

#D4A5AF

#C6D4A5

#A5D4CB

Monochromatic

#604997

#8872BB

#B2A4D3

#DFD9ED

#F0EEF7

Rectangle

#B2A4D3

#D4A5C6

#C6D4A5

#A5D4B3

Compound

#B2A4D3

#CBA5D4

#C6D4A5

#AFD4A5

Variations

Lighter

#C3B7DD

#D2CBE3

#E6E2ED

Darker

#8871BD

#584090

#332455

Saturation

#BAB6C4

#B3A5D4

#AB90E9

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

2.30:1

Fail

vs Black

9.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2A4D3

#A2AED3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2A4D3

#A6A6CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2A4D3

#ADADA8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Grape Illusion 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

#C5A8B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2A4D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2ADDE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#ACBD84

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: #B2A4D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2A4D3;

CSS Variable

--color-grape-illusion: #B2A4D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grape-illusion': '#B2A4D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2A4D3] text-[#B2A4D3]

SCSS

$grape-illusion: #B2A4D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2A4D3?

#B2A4D3 is Grape Illusion, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B2A4D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grape Illusion?

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

What colors pair well with Grape Illusion?

Grape Illusion 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 Grape Illusion?

You can download Grape Illusion 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 Grape Illusion?

The hex code is #B2A4D3. In RGB it's 178, 164, 211, and in HSL it's 258°, 35%, 74%.

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