GREYS

Bellflower Violet

#B2A5B7

RGB 178, 165, 183 · HSL 283°, 11%, 68% · CMYK 3, 10, 0, 28

Bellflower Violet is #B2A5B7 in HEX — rgb(178, 165, 183), hsl(283°, 11%, 68%), cmyk(3%, 10%, 0%, 28%).

Bellflower Violet pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 283°, 11%, 68%. 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#B2A5B7

RGB178, 165, 183

HSL283°, 11%, 68%

HSV283°, 10%, 72%

CMYK3, 10, 0, 28

Decimal11707831

CSS RGBrgb(178, 165, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(283, 11%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Obi Lilac SW6556

ΔE 0.9 · #B0A3B6

Vista Paint

Italian Iris K-11

ΔE 1.7 · #B0A4B9

Behr

Dark Lilac 100F-4

ΔE 2 · #B5A8BD

Dulux

Vintage Lilac S49B3

ΔE 2.4 · #ACA1B6

Valspar

Classic Lilac 1002-5C

ΔE 3.3 · #B9A6BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Violet Crush 1288

ΔE 3.8 · #B4AEC1

Benjamin Moore

Inspired AF-595

ΔE 4 · #AD9FAB

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 4.3 · #BDA5B7

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 4.8 · #B19BB0

PPG

Lavish Lavender 1177-4

ΔE 5 · #C2AEC3

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 7.3 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 7.8 · #A6ACB8

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 8.6 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 12.5 · #C7A4A6

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 13.2 · #A1ABAB

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 13.5 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B2A5B7

#AAB6A4

Analogous

#A8A4B6

#B2A5B7

#B6A4B2

Triadic

#B2A5B7

#B6B1A4

#A4B6B1

Split-Complementary

#B2A5B7

#B2B6A4

#A4B6A8

Tetradic

#B2A5B7

#B6A8A4

#AAB6A4

#A4B2B6

Monochromatic

#66566C

#8D7A94

#B2A5B7

#D6CFD8

#F3F1F4

Rectangle

#B2A5B7

#B6A4AA

#AAB6A4

#A4B6B1

Compound

#B2A5B7

#B6A4B2

#AAB6A4

#A4B6A8

Variations

Lighter

#C1B7C5

#D0C9D3

#E3E0E5

Darker

#917D98

#64546B

#3B303F

Saturation

#AFABB0

#B1A4B6

#C180DB

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

2.34:1

Fail

vs Black

8.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B2A5B7

#A8ABB7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B2A5B7

#A7A7B5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B2A5B7

#B0A8A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Bellflower 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

#C5A8A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B2A5B7

Daylight 5500K

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

#B2ADC9

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.

#88AE78

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: #B2A5B7;

CSS — background

background-color: #B2A5B7;

CSS Variable

--color-bellflower-violet: #B2A5B7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bellflower-violet': '#B2A5B7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B2A5B7] text-[#B2A5B7]

SCSS

$bellflower-violet: #B2A5B7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B2A5B7?

#B2A5B7 is Bellflower Violet, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #B2A5B7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bellflower Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Bellflower Violet?

Bellflower 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 Bellflower Violet?

You can download Bellflower 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 Bellflower Violet?

The hex code is #B2A5B7. In RGB it's 178, 165, 183, and in HSL it's 283°, 11%, 68%.

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