PURPLES

Hydrangea

#B599BE

RGB 181, 153, 190 · HSL 285°, 22%, 67% · CMYK 5, 19, 0, 25

Hydrangea is #B599BE in HEX — rgb(181, 153, 190), hsl(285°, 22%, 67%), cmyk(5%, 19%, 0%, 25%).

Hydrangea pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 285°, 22%, 67%. 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#B599BE

RGB181, 153, 190

HSL285°, 22%, 67%

HSV285°, 19%, 75%

CMYK5, 19, 0, 25

Decimal11901374

CSS RGBrgb(181, 153, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(285, 22%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Hydrangea 1390

Exact match

Dulux

Purple Satin S49E4

ΔE 1.8 · #B799BB

Kilz

Fruit Punch RA170-01

ΔE 2.2 · #B29AC2

Valspar

Serious Violet 1003-5C

ΔE 2.5 · #B094B6

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Prophet DE5983

ΔE 4.3 · #BB9ECA

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Frappé SW9068

ΔE 4.3 · #B3A1C6

Hallman-Lindsay

Enthroned Above 1199

ΔE 4.8 · #AC92B0

Behr

Decanting S120-4

ΔE 4.9 · #BEA1CD

Vista Paint

Lilac Garden K-18

ΔE 5 · #A693BC

PPG

Heather Glen 17-08

ΔE 6.2 · #B08AAE

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 7.9 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 14.2 · #CAB6C9

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14.9 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 18.4 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 19.8 · #C7A4A6

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 23.6 · #8B8A8C

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

#B599BE

#A2BD98

Analogous

#A298BD

#B599BE

#BD98B4

Triadic

#B599BE

#BDB498

#98BDB4

Split-Complementary

#B599BE

#B4BD98

#98BDA2

Tetradic

#B599BE

#BDA298

#A2BD98

#98B4BD

Monochromatic

#694A73

#926AA0

#B599BE

#D6C7DB

#F4EFF5

Rectangle

#B599BE

#BD98A2

#A2BD98

#98BDB4

Compound

#B599BE

#BD98B4

#A2BD98

#98BDA2

Variations

Lighter

#C3ADCA

#D1C3D6

#E4DDE6

Darker

#966DA4

#694775

#3E2945

Saturation

#AEA5B0

#B498BD

#C578DE

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

2.54:1

Fail

vs Black

8.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B599BE

#A0A7BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B599BE

#9E9EBA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B599BE

#B1A09D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Hydrangea 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

#C79FAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B599BE

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4A4CE

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#84AD76

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: #B599BE;

CSS — background

background-color: #B599BE;

CSS Variable

--color-hydrangea: #B599BE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'hydrangea': '#B599BE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B599BE] text-[#B599BE]

SCSS

$hydrangea: #B599BE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B599BE?

#B599BE is Hydrangea, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B599BE 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 dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Hydrangea?

Hydrangea 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 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 hex code for Hydrangea?

The hex code is #B599BE. In RGB it's 181, 153, 190, and in HSL it's 285°, 22%, 67%.

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