PURPLES

Petunia Trail

#B6AECC

RGB 182, 174, 204 · HSL 256°, 23%, 74% · CMYK 11, 15, 0, 20

Petunia Trail is #B6AECC in HEX — rgb(182, 174, 204), hsl(256°, 23%, 74%), cmyk(11%, 15%, 0%, 20%).

Petunia Trail pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 256°, 23%, 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#B6AECC

RGB182, 174, 204

HSL256°, 23%, 74%

HSV256°, 15%, 80%

CMYK11, 15, 0, 20

Decimal11972300

CSS RGBrgb(182, 174, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 23%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Petunia Trail C-1252

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Petunia Trail 1253

ΔE 0.9 · #B8B0CF

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 1404

ΔE 1.1 · #B3ABC9

Valspar

Dusky Lavender 4001-7C

ΔE 1.6 · #B2AAC9

Behr

Midsummer Dream 690F-4

ΔE 2 · #B8ABC8

Sherwin-Williams

Wisteria SW6822

ΔE 2.6 · #BDB4D4

Kilz

Silk Scarf RA220-02

ΔE 3.2 · #BEB0CA

Dulux

Pixieland S44F3

ΔE 3.3 · #B3A6C6

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Purple DE5947

ΔE 4.1 · #BFB9D5

PPG

Spring Lilac 1170-4

ΔE 5 · #B1B3CB

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 7.1 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 8.2 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 11.4 · #A6ACB8

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 12.9 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 13.8 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 16.3 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#B6AECC

#C4CCAD

Analogous

#ADB5CC

#B6AECC

#C5ADCC

Triadic

#B6AECC

#CCB6AD

#ADCCB6

Split-Complementary

#B6AECC

#CCC5AD

#B5CCAD

Tetradic

#B6AECC

#CCADB5

#C4CCAD

#ADCCC5

Monochromatic

#64568A

#8B7EAE

#B6AECC

#E0DCE9

#F1EFF5

Rectangle

#B6AECC

#CCADC4

#C4CCAD

#ADCCB6

Compound

#B6AECC

#C5ADCC

#C4CCAD

#B5CCAD

Variations

Lighter

#C4BED6

#D4CFDF

#E6E4EC

Darker

#8B7EB0

#5C4E82

#352C4C

Saturation

#BBB8C1

#B6ADCC

#AA94E5

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

2.12:1

Fail

vs Black

9.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6AECC

#ADB4CD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6AECC

#AFAFC8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6AECC

#B3B3B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Petunia Trail 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

#C8AFB4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6AECC

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5B4D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#ABB889

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: #B6AECC;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6AECC;

CSS Variable

--color-petunia-trail: #B6AECC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'petunia-trail': '#B6AECC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6AECC] text-[#B6AECC]

SCSS

$petunia-trail: #B6AECC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6AECC?

#B6AECC is Petunia Trail, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B6AECC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Petunia Trail?

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

What colors pair well with Petunia Trail?

Petunia Trail 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 Petunia Trail?

You can download Petunia Trail 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 Petunia Trail?

The hex code is #B6AECC. In RGB it's 182, 174, 204, and in HSL it's 256°, 23%, 74%.

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