PURPLES

Plum Perfect

#B48AC2

RGB 180, 138, 194 · HSL 285°, 31%, 65% · CMYK 7, 29, 0, 24

Plum Perfect is #B48AC2 in HEX — rgb(180, 138, 194), hsl(285°, 31%, 65%), cmyk(7%, 29%, 0%, 24%).

Plum Perfect pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 285°, 31%, 65%. 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#B48AC2

RGB180, 138, 194

HSL285°, 31%, 65%

HSV285°, 29%, 76%

CMYK7, 29, 0, 24

Decimal11832002

CSS RGBrgb(180, 138, 194)

CSS HSLhsl(285, 31%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

Exact match

Vista Paint

Cut Velvet C-1191

ΔE 3.2 · #B18FC6

Valspar

Berries Galore 4001-10B

ΔE 3.4 · #B283B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Cut Velvet 1192

ΔE 3.6 · #B391C8

Behr

Reserve S120-5

ΔE 4.1 · #A884B8

Dulux

Playtime S45H5

ΔE 4.3 · #A686BE

Dunn-Edwards

Amethyst Show DE5990

ΔE 4.8 · #BD97CF

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 6 · #B38BB8

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 7.5 · #9B81BA

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 9.3 · #A18AB7

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 12.9 · #9B8CB5

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 14.7 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 22.5 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 23.6 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 28.3 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 34 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#B48AC2

#98C18A

Analogous

#988AC1

#B48AC2

#C18AB4

Triadic

#B48AC2

#C1B48A

#8AC1B4

Split-Complementary

#B48AC2

#B4C18A

#8AC198

Tetradic

#B48AC2

#C1988A

#98C18A

#8AB4C1

Monochromatic

#673E75

#9358A7

#B48AC2

#D4BCDC

#F4EEF6

Rectangle

#B48AC2

#C18A98

#98C18A

#8AC1B4

Compound

#B48AC2

#C18AB4

#98C18A

#8AC198

Variations

Lighter

#C3A1CE

#D1BBD8

#E3D9E7

Darker

#995DAC

#6B3C7A

#3E2248

Saturation

#AA9DAE

#B48AC1

#C36BE0

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

2.86:1

Fail

vs Black

7.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B48AC2

#949FC2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B48AC2

#9292BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B48AC2

#AF9691

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Plum Perfect 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

#C694AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B48AC2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B499D1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#7EAB6F

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: #B48AC2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B48AC2;

CSS Variable

--color-plum-perfect: #B48AC2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plum-perfect': '#B48AC2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B48AC2] text-[#B48AC2]

SCSS

$plum-perfect: #B48AC2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B48AC2?

#B48AC2 is Plum Perfect, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B48AC2 warm or cool?

Plum Perfect reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Plum Perfect?

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

What colors pair well with Plum Perfect?

Plum Perfect 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 Plum Perfect?

You can download Plum Perfect 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 Plum Perfect?

The hex code is #B48AC2. In RGB it's 180, 138, 194, and in HSL it's 285°, 31%, 65%.

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