PURPLES
Hydrangea
#B498BD
Sitting at HSL 285°, 22%, 67%, Hydrangea reads light and cool. The low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality, and the hue reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Best used for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces in bedrooms, dressing areas, libraries. Designers pair it with cream walls, gold accents, deep walnut, velvet textures for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Hydrangea 1390
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
bedrooms, dressing areas, libraries
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
cream walls, gold accents, deep walnut, velvet textures
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #B498BD?
#B498BD is Hydrangea, a light purple with a cool undertone.
Is #B498BD warm or cool?
Hydrangea reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Hydrangea?
Hydrangea works well in bedrooms, dressing areas, libraries. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Hydrangea?
Hydrangea pairs naturally with cream walls, gold accents, deep walnut, velvet textures. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Hydrangea?
You can download Hydrangea 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 RGB value of #B498BD?
#B498BD converts to RGB 180, 152, 189.