PURPLES

Atlantic Tulip

#B598C3

RGB 181, 152, 195 · HSL 280°, 26%, 68% · CMYK 7, 22, 0, 24

Atlantic Tulip is #B598C3 in HEX — rgb(181, 152, 195), hsl(280°, 26%, 68%), cmyk(7%, 22%, 0%, 24%).

Atlantic Tulip pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 280°, 26%, 68%. 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#B598C3

RGB181, 152, 195

HSL280°, 26%, 68%

HSV280°, 22%, 76%

CMYK7, 22, 0, 24

Decimal11901123

CSS RGBrgb(181, 152, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 26%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Quibble S45G4

ΔE 2.2 · #B293C0

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Prophet DE5983

ΔE 2.3 · #BB9ECA

Kilz

Fruit Punch RA170-01

ΔE 2.5 · #B29AC2

Benjamin Moore

Hydrangea 1390

ΔE 3.3 · #B599BE

Behr

Decanting S120-4

ΔE 3.4 · #BEA1CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Satin Flower 1185

ΔE 4.3 · #B48FBD

Valspar

Purple Gala 4002-10A

ΔE 4.4 · #C0A2D1

Vista Paint

Lilac Garden K-18

ΔE 4.7 · #A693BC

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Frappé SW9068

ΔE 5.7 · #B3A1C6

PPG

Grape Arbor 1247-5

ΔE 6.3 · #A598C7

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 7.7 · #9B8CB5

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 15.6 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 16.4 · #8B859D

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 20 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 22.6 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 26.1 · #E3DBF2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#B598C3

#A6C398

Analogous

#9F98C3

#B598C3

#C398BC

Triadic

#B598C3

#C3B498

#98C3B4

Split-Complementary

#B598C3

#BCC398

#98C39F

Tetradic

#B598C3

#C39F98

#A6C398

#98BCC3

Monochromatic

#69487A

#9268A6

#B598C3

#D7C8DF

#F3EFF6

Rectangle

#B598C3

#C398A6

#A6C398

#98C3B4

Compound

#B598C3

#C398BC

#A6C398

#98C39F

Variations

Lighter

#C3ADCF

#D2C3D9

#E4DDE8

Darker

#956BAA

#68447B

#3D2748

Saturation

#B0A7B4

#B498C3

#BF7AE1

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

2.55:1

Fail

vs Black

8.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B598C3

#9EA7C3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B598C3

#9D9DBE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B598C3

#B1A19D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Atlantic Tulip 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

#C79FAD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B598C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4A4D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#8AAE78

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: #B598C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #B598C3;

CSS Variable

--color-atlantic-tulip: #B598C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'atlantic-tulip': '#B598C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B598C3] text-[#B598C3]

SCSS

$atlantic-tulip: #B598C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B598C3?

#B598C3 is Atlantic Tulip, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B598C3 warm or cool?

Atlantic Tulip reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Atlantic Tulip?

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

What colors pair well with Atlantic Tulip?

Atlantic Tulip 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 Atlantic Tulip?

You can download Atlantic Tulip 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 Atlantic Tulip?

The hex code is #B598C3. In RGB it's 181, 152, 195, and in HSL it's 280°, 26%, 68%.

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