PURPLES

Elusive Blossom

#B69BCC

RGB 182, 155, 204 · HSL 273°, 32%, 70% · CMYK 11, 24, 0, 20

Elusive Blossom is #B69BCC in HEX — rgb(182, 155, 204), hsl(273°, 32%, 70%), cmyk(11%, 24%, 0%, 20%).

Elusive Blossom pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 273°, 32%, 70%. 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#B69BCC

RGB182, 155, 204

HSL273°, 32%, 70%

HSV273°, 24%, 80%

CMYK11, 24, 0, 20

Decimal11967436

CSS RGBrgb(182, 155, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(273, 32%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Elusive Blossom S45H4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Premiere DE5969

ΔE 1.9 · #B9A0D2

Benjamin Moore

Mighty 1397

ΔE 3 · #AC98C9

Valspar

Purple Gala 4002-10A

ΔE 3.2 · #C0A2D1

Behr

Decanting S120-4

ΔE 3.7 · #BEA1CD

Vista Paint

Lavender Legend K-26

ΔE 4.6 · #A998CD

Kilz

Fruit Punch RA170-01

ΔE 5.1 · #B29AC2

Hallman-Lindsay

Cut Velvet 1192

ΔE 5.2 · #B391C8

PPG

Grape Arbor 1247-5

ΔE 5.6 · #A598C7

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 7.2 · #A18AB7

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 9 · #9B8CB5

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 16.3 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 18.8 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 21.1 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 24.8 · #6A90B4

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 26.6 · #E3DBF2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#B69BCC

#B0CB9A

Analogous

#9C9ACB

#B69BCC

#CB9AC9

Triadic

#B69BCC

#CBB59A

#9ACBB5

Split-Complementary

#B69BCC

#C9CB9A

#9ACB9C

Tetradic

#B69BCC

#CB9C9A

#B0CB9A

#9AC9CB

Monochromatic

#694587

#9068B1

#B69BCC

#DACDE5

#F3EEF6

Rectangle

#B69BCC

#CB9AB0

#B0CB9A

#9ACBB5

Compound

#B69BCC

#CB9AC9

#B0CB9A

#9ACB9C

Variations

Lighter

#C4AED5

#D2C5DE

#E5DEEA

Darker

#9369B4

#664085

#3B244E

Saturation

#B3ABBA

#B59ACB

#B880E5

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

2.46:1

Fail

vs Black

8.55:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B69BCC

#9FAACC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B69BCC

#A0A0C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B69BCC

#B1A5A0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Elusive 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

#C8A1B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B69BCC

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5A6D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#95B47C

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: #B69BCC;

CSS — background

background-color: #B69BCC;

CSS Variable

--color-elusive-blossom: #B69BCC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elusive-blossom': '#B69BCC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B69BCC] text-[#B69BCC]

SCSS

$elusive-blossom: #B69BCC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B69BCC?

#B69BCC is Elusive Blossom, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B69BCC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elusive Blossom?

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

What colors pair well with Elusive Blossom?

Elusive 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 Elusive Blossom?

You can download Elusive 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 Elusive Blossom?

The hex code is #B69BCC. In RGB it's 182, 155, 204, and in HSL it's 273°, 32%, 70%.

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