PURPLES

Safflower Purple

#B44C97

RGB 180, 76, 151 · HSL 317°, 41%, 50% · CMYK 0, 58, 16, 29

Safflower Purple is #B44C97 in HEX — rgb(180, 76, 151), hsl(317°, 41%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 58%, 16%, 29%).

Safflower Purple pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 317°, 41%, 50%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#B44C97

RGB180, 76, 151

HSL317°, 41%, 50%

HSV317°, 58%, 71%

CMYK0, 58, 16, 29

Decimal11816087

CSS RGBrgb(180, 76, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(317, 41%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rosily 110D-4

ΔE 5.9 · #C05DA6

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 7.6 · #C05A99

Dunn-Edwards

Brandywine DE5005

ΔE 11 · #B35E97

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 12.5 · #A03472

Benjamin Moore

Pre-Dawn 2075-30

ΔE 12.5 · #A0497E

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 12.5 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 13.3 · #D96CAD

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 14 · #B54D7F

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 15.6 · #D26EA4

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 15.8 · #AA3E71

PPG

Bermuda Onion 1252-7

ΔE 16.1 · #9D5A8F

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 18.4 · #C9709E

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 18.6 · #C6628C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 23.8 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 31.5 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 45.6 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

17/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B44C97

#4BB469

Analogous

#9D4BB4

#B44C97

#B44B62

Triadic

#B44C97

#96B44B

#4B96B4

Split-Complementary

#B44C97

#62B44B

#4BB49D

Tetradic

#B44C97

#B49D4B

#4BB469

#4B62B4

Monochromatic

#481E3C

#7E3569

#B44C97

#CA81B6

#E1B7D5

Rectangle

#B44C97

#B4694B

#4BB469

#4B96B4

Compound

#B44C97

#B44B62

#4BB469

#4BB49D

Variations

Lighter

#C36FAB

#CD98BE

#DFC6D8

Darker

#923A79

#662654

#3C1631

Saturation

#8F7086

#B44B96

#D926A6

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

4.75:1

vs Black

4.42:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B44C97

#7C8295

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B44C97

#686890

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B44C97

#AE605D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Safflower Purple 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

#C6668C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B44C97

Daylight 5500K

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

#B46BB1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#47925C

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: #B44C97;

CSS — background

background-color: #B44C97;

CSS Variable

--color-safflower-purple: #B44C97;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'safflower-purple': '#B44C97' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B44C97] text-[#B44C97]

SCSS

$safflower-purple: #B44C97;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B44C97?

#B44C97 is Safflower Purple, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #B44C97 warm or cool?

Safflower Purple reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Safflower Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Safflower Purple?

Safflower Purple 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 Safflower Purple?

You can download Safflower Purple 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 Safflower Purple?

The hex code is #B44C97. In RGB it's 180, 76, 151, and in HSL it's 317°, 41%, 50%.

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