PURPLES

Purple Satin

#B799BB

RGB 183, 153, 187 · HSL 293°, 20%, 67% · CMYK 2, 18, 0, 27

Purple Satin is #B799BB in HEX — rgb(183, 153, 187), hsl(293°, 20%, 67%), cmyk(2%, 18%, 0%, 27%).

Purple Satin pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 293°, 20%, 67%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#B799BB

RGB183, 153, 187

HSL293°, 20%, 67%

HSV293°, 18%, 73%

CMYK2, 18, 0, 27

Decimal12032443

CSS RGBrgb(183, 153, 187)

CSS HSLhsl(293, 20%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Purple Satin S49E4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Hydrangea 1390

ΔE 1.8 · #B599BE

Valspar

Serious Violet 1003-5C

ΔE 2.2 · #B094B6

Hallman-Lindsay

Enthroned Above 1199

ΔE 4 · #AC92B0

Kilz

Fruit Punch RA170-01

ΔE 4 · #B29AC2

Behr

Blooming Lilac HDC-MD-10

ΔE 4.2 · #BA93B2

Vista Paint

Enthroned Above C-1198

ΔE 4.3 · #AC92AF

Sherwin-Williams

Novel Lilac SW6836

ΔE 4.6 · #C2A4C2

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Springs DE5955

ΔE 5.2 · #AB9BBC

PPG

Heather Glen 17-08

ΔE 5.9 · #B08AAE

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 9.1 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 13.2 · #CAB6C9

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 13.7 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 18.1 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 18.5 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 22.6 · #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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B799BB

#9EBC9A

Analogous

#A79ABC

#B799BB

#BC9AAF

Triadic

#B799BB

#BCB89A

#9ABCB8

Split-Complementary

#B799BB

#AFBC9A

#9ABCA7

Tetradic

#B799BB

#BCA79A

#9EBC9A

#9AAFBC

Monochromatic

#6D4B71

#976C9D

#B799BB

#D8C8DA

#F4F0F5

Rectangle

#B799BB

#BC9A9E

#9EBC9A

#9ABCB8

Compound

#B799BB

#BC9AAF

#9EBC9A

#9ABCA7

Variations

Lighter

#C6AEC9

#D3C4D5

#E5DDE6

Darker

#9C70A2

#6E4973

#402A43

Saturation

#AFA6B0

#B89ABC

#D278DD

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

2.53:1

Fail

vs Black

8.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B799BB

#A1A7BB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B799BB

#9F9FB7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B799BB

#B4A09D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Satin 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

#C99FA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B799BB

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6A4CC

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.

#7CAD76

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: #B799BB;

CSS — background

background-color: #B799BB;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-satin: #B799BB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-satin': '#B799BB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B799BB] text-[#B799BB]

SCSS

$purple-satin: #B799BB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B799BB?

#B799BB is Purple Satin, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #B799BB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Satin?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Satin?

Purple Satin 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 Satin?

You can download Purple Satin 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 Satin?

The hex code is #B799BB. In RGB it's 183, 153, 187, and in HSL it's 293°, 20%, 67%.

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