PURPLES

Purple

#B6A2C8

RGB 182, 162, 200 · HSL 272°, 26%, 71% · CMYK 9, 19, 0, 22

Purple is #B6A2C8 in HEX — rgb(182, 162, 200), hsl(272°, 26%, 71%), cmyk(9%, 19%, 0%, 22%).

Purple pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 272°, 26%, 71%. 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#B6A2C8

RGB182, 162, 200

HSL272°, 26%, 71%

HSV272°, 19%, 78%

CMYK9, 19, 0, 22

Decimal11969224

CSS RGBrgb(182, 162, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(272, 26%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Frappé SW9068

ΔE 1.1 · #B3A1C6

Dulux

Immortal S45F3

ΔE 3.1 · #BFA8CB

Kilz

Fruit Punch RA170-01

ΔE 3.2 · #B29AC2

Behr

Highland Thistle S110-4

ΔE 3.3 · #B8A3CF

Benjamin Moore

Hydrangea 1390

ΔE 4.1 · #B599BE

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Springs DE5955

ΔE 4.3 · #AB9BBC

Vista Paint

Grape's Treasure C-1233

ΔE 4.5 · #BDACCD

PPG

Puturple 1248-5

ΔE 4.6 · #ADA2CE

Valspar

Fancy Pansy 1001-4A

ΔE 4.9 · #BEACCC

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape's Treasure 1234

ΔE 5.1 · #BEAECF

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 7.1 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 12.5 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 16 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 18.2 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 19.6 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 21.6 · #E3DBF2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#B6A2C8

#B4C8A2

Analogous

#A3A2C8

#B6A2C8

#C8A2C7

Triadic

#B6A2C8

#C8B6A2

#A2C8B6

Split-Complementary

#B6A2C8

#C7C8A2

#A2C8A3

Tetradic

#B6A2C8

#C8A3A2

#B4C8A2

#A2C7C8

Monochromatic

#6A4D84

#9172AC

#B6A2C8

#DCD2E5

#F2EFF6

Rectangle

#B6A2C8

#C8A2B4

#B4C8A2

#A2C8B6

Compound

#B6A2C8

#C8A2C7

#B4C8A2

#A2C8A3

Variations

Lighter

#C5B4D3

#D3C9DC

#E5E0EA

Darker

#9373AF

#654780

#3B294B

Saturation

#B5AFBB

#B6A2C8

#B886E4

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

2.34:1

Fail

vs Black

8.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6A2C8

#A5ADC8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6A2C8

#A6A6C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6A2C8

#B2A9A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple 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

#C8A6B1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6A2C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5ABD5

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.

#98B381

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: #B6A2C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6A2C8;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #B6A2C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#B6A2C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6A2C8] text-[#B6A2C8]

SCSS

$purple: #B6A2C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6A2C8?

#B6A2C8 is Purple, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B6A2C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple 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 Purple?

You can download Purple 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 Purple?

The hex code is #B6A2C8. In RGB it's 182, 162, 200, and in HSL it's 272°, 26%, 71%.

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