PURPLES

Violet Crush

#B4AEC1

RGB 180, 174, 193 · HSL 259°, 13%, 72% · CMYK 7, 10, 0, 24

Violet Crush is #B4AEC1 in HEX — rgb(180, 174, 193), hsl(259°, 13%, 72%), cmyk(7%, 10%, 0%, 24%).

Violet Crush pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 259°, 13%, 72%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B4AEC1

RGB180, 174, 193

HSL259°, 13%, 72%

HSV259°, 10%, 76%

CMYK7, 10, 0, 24

Decimal11841217

CSS RGBrgb(180, 174, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(259, 13%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Violet Crush 1288

Exact match

Vista Paint

Violet Crush C-1287

ΔE 0.9 · #B2ACBE

Dulux

Fashion Mauve S49B2

ΔE 1.5 · #B9B0C2

Valspar

Lavender Lake 4001-5C

ΔE 2.2 · #ADACC0

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2117-50

ΔE 2.4 · #B1ADBC

Behr

Exclusive Violet HDC-SP14-12

ΔE 2.5 · #B8ACBD

PPG

Cloudberry 1174-4

ΔE 2.8 · #B9B3C2

Dunn-Edwards

Winter Dusk DE5933

ΔE 3.9 · #B8B8CB

Sherwin-Williams

Obi Lilac SW6556

ΔE 4.4 · #B0A3B6

Kilz

Silk Scarf RA220-02

ΔE 5 · #BEB0CA

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 6.1 · #A6ACB8

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 6.5 · #CAB6C9

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 8.9 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 10.3 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 12.4 · #A1ABAB

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 13.1 · #B7B1DC

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#B4AEC1

#BBC1AE

Analogous

#AEB2C1

#B4AEC1

#BDAEC1

Triadic

#B4AEC1

#C1B4AE

#AEC1B4

Split-Complementary

#B4AEC1

#C1BDAE

#B2C1AE

Tetradic

#B4AEC1

#C1AEB2

#BBC1AE

#AEC1BD

Monochromatic

#665D79

#8C83A0

#B4AEC1

#DCDAE2

#F2F1F4

Rectangle

#B4AEC1

#C1AEBB

#BBC1AE

#AEC1B4

Compound

#B4AEC1

#BDAEC1

#BBC1AE

#B2C1AE

Variations

Lighter

#C3BECD

#D2CFD9

#E5E4E8

Darker

#8D84A2

#605773

#383244

Saturation

#B7B5BA

#B4AEC1

#A98FE0

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

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B4AEC1

#AEB2C2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B4AEC1

#AFAFBF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B4AEC1

#B2B1B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Violet Crush 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

#C6AFAC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B4AEC1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4B4D0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#A5B583

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: #B4AEC1;

CSS — background

background-color: #B4AEC1;

CSS Variable

--color-violet-crush: #B4AEC1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet-crush': '#B4AEC1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B4AEC1] text-[#B4AEC1]

SCSS

$violet-crush: #B4AEC1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B4AEC1?

#B4AEC1 is Violet Crush, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B4AEC1 warm or cool?

Violet Crush reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Violet Crush?

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

What colors pair well with Violet Crush?

Violet Crush 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 Violet Crush?

You can download Violet Crush 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 Violet Crush?

The hex code is #B4AEC1. In RGB it's 180, 174, 193, and in HSL it's 259°, 13%, 72%.

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