PURPLES

Lavender Blossom

#B57EDC

RGB 181, 126, 220 · HSL 275°, 57%, 68% · CMYK 18, 43, 0, 14

Lavender Blossom is #B57EDC in HEX — rgb(181, 126, 220), hsl(275°, 57%, 68%), cmyk(18%, 43%, 0%, 14%).

Lavender Blossom pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 275°, 57%, 68%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B57EDC

RGB181, 126, 220

HSL275°, 57%, 68%

HSV275°, 43%, 86%

CMYK18, 43, 0, 14

Decimal11894492

CSS RGBrgb(181, 126, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(275, 57%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rosy M120-5

ΔE 5.2 · #BE7ADE

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Pride DE5991

ΔE 16.4 · #A274B5

Vista Paint

Happy Hyacinth K-1

ΔE 18.4 · #B376B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonlight Melody 1179

ΔE 18.5 · #AF73B0

PPG

Bell Heather 1250-6

ΔE 18.9 · #A475B1

Dulux

Colour Of Asia SB8H4

ΔE 19.8 · #9D68A5

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 21.1 · #A381BA

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 22.3 · #9B81BA

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 24.2 · #776BAB

Kilz

Favorite Things RA160-02

ΔE 26.8 · #AF78A5

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 28.9 · #A18AB7

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 29.8 · #8673A1

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 35.8 · #2D61AD

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 36.4 · #4A72B0

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 39.2 · #1F4992

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 41 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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

#B57EDC

#A6DC7F

Analogous

#877FDC

#B57EDC

#DC7FD4

Triadic

#B57EDC

#DCB57F

#7FDCB5

Split-Complementary

#B57EDC

#D4DC7F

#7FDC87

Tetradic

#B57EDC

#DC877F

#A6DC7F

#7FD4DC

Monochromatic

#6A2A98

#9343CB

#B57EDC

#D8BBEC

#F3EBFA

Rectangle

#B57EDC

#DC7FA6

#A6DC7F

#7FDCB5

Compound

#B57EDC

#DC7FD4

#A6DC7F

#7FDC87

Variations

Lighter

#C499E3

#D2B6E6

#E4D7EE

Darker

#9645D0

#69249B

#3E135C

Saturation

#B09FBB

#B57FDC

#B86DED

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

3.01:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.98:1

Deuteranopia

#B57EDC

#879EDC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B57EDC

#8989D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B57EDC

#AC948A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lavender Blossom 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

#C78BC0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B57EDC

Daylight 5500K

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

#B490E4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9ED

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.

#8BC85F

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: #B57EDC;

CSS — background

background-color: #B57EDC;

CSS Variable

--color-lavender-blossom: #B57EDC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lavender-blossom': '#B57EDC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B57EDC] text-[#B57EDC]

SCSS

$lavender-blossom: #B57EDC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B57EDC?

#B57EDC is Lavender Blossom, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B57EDC warm or cool?

Lavender Blossom reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lavender Blossom?

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

What colors pair well with Lavender Blossom?

Lavender Blossom 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 Lavender Blossom?

You can download Lavender Blossom 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 Lavender Blossom?

The hex code is #B57EDC. In RGB it's 181, 126, 220, and in HSL it's 275°, 57%, 68%.

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