PURPLES

Purple

#B464AB

RGB 180, 100, 171 · HSL 307°, 35%, 55% · CMYK 0, 44, 5, 29

Purple is #B464AB in HEX — rgb(180, 100, 171), hsl(307°, 35%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 44%, 5%, 29%).

Purple pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 307°, 35%, 55%. 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#B464AB

RGB180, 100, 171

HSL307°, 35%, 55%

HSV307°, 44%, 71%

CMYK0, 44, 5, 29

Decimal11822251

CSS RGBrgb(180, 100, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(307, 35%, 55%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rosily 110D-4

ΔE 7.2 · #C05DA6

Dulux

Eclectic Purple SB7H5

ΔE 7.7 · #B4649D

Vista Paint

Pink Parade C-1164

ΔE 8.4 · #B16AA2

Dunn-Edwards

Royal Pretender DE5999

ΔE 8.4 · #A063A1

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Parade 1165

ΔE 8.9 · #B26BA2

PPG

Bermuda Onion 1252-7

ΔE 11.6 · #9D5A8F

Benjamin Moore

Twilight 2074-30

ΔE 13.8 · #9C4B81

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 14.7 · #D26EA4

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 15.8 · #C9709E

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 16.7 · #924E7D

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 18.7 · #B54D7F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 19.9 · #C6628C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 20.7 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 22.2 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 27.8 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 40.9 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

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

#B464AB

#64B46D

Analogous

#9664B4

#B464AB

#B46483

Triadic

#B464AB

#ABB464

#64ABB4

Split-Complementary

#B464AB

#83B464

#64B496

Tetradic

#B464AB

#B49664

#64B46D

#6483B4

Monochromatic

#562951

#8A4281

#B464AB

#CD98C7

#E6CBE3

Rectangle

#B464AB

#B46D64

#64B46D

#64ABB4

Compound

#B464AB

#B46483

#64B46D

#64B496

Variations

Lighter

#C383BC

#CFA6CA

#E1CDDE

Darker

#994790

#6B2F64

#3F1B3B

Saturation

#988095

#B464AB

#DA3FC8

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

3.92:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.35:1

Deuteranopia

#B464AB

#838DAA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B464AB

#7777A4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B464AB

#AE7571

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

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

#C6789B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B464AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#B47DC0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#549B5C

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: #B464AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #B464AB;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #B464AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#B464AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B464AB] text-[#B464AB]

SCSS

$purple: #B464AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B464AB?

#B464AB is Purple, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #B464AB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

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 Purple?

You can download 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 Purple?

The hex code is #B464AB. In RGB it's 180, 100, 171, and in HSL it's 307°, 35%, 55%.

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