PURPLES

People's Choice

#B5A8D0

RGB 181, 168, 208 · HSL 260°, 30%, 74% · CMYK 13, 19, 0, 18

People's Choice is #B5A8D0 in HEX — rgb(181, 168, 208), hsl(260°, 30%, 74%), cmyk(13%, 19%, 0%, 18%).

People's Choice pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 260°, 30%, 74%. 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#B5A8D0

RGB181, 168, 208

HSL260°, 30%, 74%

HSV260°, 19%, 82%

CMYK13, 19, 0, 18

Decimal11905232

CSS RGBrgb(181, 168, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(260, 30%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

People's Choice S44H3

Exact match

Valspar

Imperial Lilac 4003-9C

ΔE 2 · #B7ADD6

Benjamin Moore

Heather 1396

ΔE 2.7 · #BEAED6

Kilz

Ginger Lily RA280-01

ΔE 3 · #B6AED3

PPG

Puturple 1248-5

ΔE 3.3 · #ADA2CE

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Frappé SW9068

ΔE 3.3 · #B3A1C6

Behr

Soft Heather 680F-4

ΔE 3.4 · #BEABD7

Vista Paint

Purple Possibility K-27

ΔE 3.6 · #BAAAD8

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape Illusion 1241

ΔE 3.9 · #B4A6D5

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 4 · #B7B1DC

Dunn-Edwards

Ode to Purple DE5962

ΔE 6 · #A798C2

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 12.8 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 14.6 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 18 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 18.8 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 20.2 · #E3DBF2

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 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

#B5A8D0

#C3D1A9

Analogous

#A9AFD1

#B5A8D0

#CAA9D1

Triadic

#B5A8D0

#D1B6A9

#A9D1B6

Split-Complementary

#B5A8D0

#D1CAA9

#AFD1A9

Tetradic

#B5A8D0

#D1A9AF

#C3D1A9

#A9D1CA

Monochromatic

#654F92

#8C77B6

#B5A8D0

#E0DBEB

#F1EEF6

Rectangle

#B5A8D0

#D1A9C3

#C3D1A9

#A9D1B6

Compound

#B5A8D0

#CAA9D1

#C3D1A9

#AFD1A9

Variations

Lighter

#C5BADA

#D4CDE1

#E6E3ED

Darker

#8C76B8

#5C468A

#352851

Saturation

#BBB7C3

#B6A9D1

#AE92E8

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

2.22:1

Fail

vs Black

9.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B5A8D0

#A7B1D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B5A8D0

#AAAACB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B5A8D0

#B1AFAC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

People's Choice 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

#C7ABB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B5A8D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B4B0DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#A8B988

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: #B5A8D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #B5A8D0;

CSS Variable

--color-people's-choice: #B5A8D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'people's-choice': '#B5A8D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B5A8D0] text-[#B5A8D0]

SCSS

$people's-choice: #B5A8D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5A8D0?

#B5A8D0 is People's Choice, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B5A8D0 warm or cool?

People's Choice reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with People's Choice?

People's Choice works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with People's Choice?

People's Choice 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 People's Choice?

You can download People's Choice 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 People's Choice?

The hex code is #B5A8D0. In RGB it's 181, 168, 208, and in HSL it's 260°, 30%, 74%.

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