GREYS

Pinch Purple

#B4ABAF

RGB 180, 171, 175 · HSL 333°, 6%, 69% · CMYK 0, 5, 3, 29

Pinch Purple is #B4ABAF in HEX — rgb(180, 171, 175), hsl(333°, 6%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 3%, 29%).

Pinch Purple pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 333°, 6%, 69%. 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#B4ABAF

RGB180, 171, 175

HSL333°, 6%, 69%

HSV333°, 5%, 71%

CMYK0, 5, 3, 29

Decimal11840431

CSS RGBrgb(180, 171, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(333, 6%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pinch Purple S02A2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Dusk 1446

ΔE 1.3 · #B5AAB0

Sherwin-Williams

Beguiling Mauve SW6269

ΔE 1.7 · #AFA7AC

PPG

Silver Service 1004-4

ΔE 2.3 · #B2AAAA

Dunn-Edwards

Smoky Mountain DE6388

ΔE 2.3 · #AFA8A9

Behr

Prestige 750B-4

ΔE 2.4 · #B4ADAD

Vista Paint

Heather Ridge K-763

ΔE 2.6 · #AEA4A9

Valspar

Twilight Mauve 1001-8A

ΔE 2.7 · #BCADB0

Kilz

Disco Ball RB250-01

ΔE 3.3 · #A9A5AA

Hallman-Lindsay

Tin Man 547

ΔE 3.4 · #AFADAD

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 5.1 · #A5A5A5

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 5.8 · #BBB1AB

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 5.9 · #C2ADAB

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 7 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 7.6 · #A1ABAB

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B4ABAF

#ABB5B0

Analogous

#B5ABB4

#B4ABAF

#B5ACAB

Triadic

#B4ABAF

#AFB5AB

#ABAFB5

Split-Complementary

#B4ABAF

#ABB5AC

#ABB4B5

Tetradic

#B4ABAF

#B4B5AB

#ABB5B0

#ACABB5

Monochromatic

#695D63

#918389

#B4ABAF

#D9D4D6

#F3F1F2

Rectangle

#B4ABAF

#B5B0AB

#ABB5B0

#ABAFB5

Compound

#B4ABAF

#B5ACAB

#ABB5B0

#ABB4B5

Variations

Lighter

#C4BCBF

#D2CDCF

#E4E2E3

Darker

#94868C

#675A60

#3C3438

Saturation

#B1AFB0

#B5ABAF

#DA86AC

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

2.24:1

Fail

vs Black

9.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4ABAF

#AEAEB0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4ABAF

#ADADAE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4ABAF

#B3ACAC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Pinch Purple 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

#C6AD9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4ABAF

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4B2C3

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.

#7BB098

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: #B4ABAF;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4ABAF;

CSS Variable

--color-pinch-purple: #B4ABAF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pinch-purple': '#B4ABAF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4ABAF] text-[#B4ABAF]

SCSS

$pinch-purple: #B4ABAF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4ABAF?

#B4ABAF is Pinch Purple, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #B4ABAF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pinch Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Pinch Purple?

Pinch Purple 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 Pinch Purple?

You can download Pinch 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 Pinch Purple?

The hex code is #B4ABAF. In RGB it's 180, 171, 175, and in HSL it's 333°, 6%, 69%.

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