PURPLES

Glass Violet

#B7A2CC

RGB 183, 162, 204 · HSL 270°, 29%, 72% · CMYK 10, 21, 0, 20

Glass Violet is #B7A2CC in HEX — rgb(183, 162, 204), hsl(270°, 29%, 72%), cmyk(10%, 21%, 0%, 20%).

Glass Violet pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 29%, 72%. 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#B7A2CC

RGB183, 162, 204

HSL270°, 29%, 72%

HSV270°, 21%, 80%

CMYK10, 21, 0, 20

Decimal12034764

CSS RGBrgb(183, 162, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 29%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Highland Thistle S110-4

ΔE 1.1 · #B8A3CF

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Frappé SW9068

ΔE 3 · #B3A1C6

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Prophet DE5983

ΔE 3.2 · #BB9ECA

Kilz

Fruit Punch RA170-01

ΔE 3.2 · #B29AC2

Dulux

People's Choice S44H3

ΔE 3.5 · #B5A8D0

Vista Paint

Grape Illusion C-1240

ΔE 3.6 · #B2A4D3

PPG

Puturple 1248-5

ΔE 3.8 · #ADA2CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape Illusion 1241

ΔE 3.8 · #B4A6D5

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 2071-50

ΔE 4.3 · #C0AED8

Valspar

Purple Gala 4002-10A

ΔE 4.3 · #C0A2D1

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 6.9 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 14.3 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 17.3 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 18.3 · #8673A1

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 21.2 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 22.5 · #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

#B7A2CC

#B8CCA3

Analogous

#A3A3CC

#B7A2CC

#CCA3CC

Triadic

#B7A2CC

#CCB8A3

#A3CCB8

Split-Complementary

#B7A2CC

#CCCCA3

#A3CCA3

Tetradic

#B7A2CC

#CCA3A3

#B8CCA3

#A3CCCC

Monochromatic

#6B4C8A

#9172B1

#B7A2CC

#DED4E7

#F2EFF6

Rectangle

#B7A2CC

#CCA3B8

#B8CCA3

#A3CCB8

Compound

#B7A2CC

#CCA3CC

#B8CCA3

#A3CCA3

Variations

Lighter

#C6B5D6

#D4CADF

#E6E1EB

Darker

#9372B4

#654585

#3B274E

Saturation

#B8B1BE

#B8A3CC

#B88AE6

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

2.32:1

Fail

vs Black

9.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B7A2CC

#A4AECC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B7A2CC

#A6A6C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B7A2CC

#B3AAA6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Glass Violet 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

#C9A6B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B7A2CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6ABD8

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.

#9CB583

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: #B7A2CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #B7A2CC;

CSS Variable

--color-glass-violet: #B7A2CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'glass-violet': '#B7A2CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B7A2CC] text-[#B7A2CC]

SCSS

$glass-violet: #B7A2CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B7A2CC?

#B7A2CC is Glass Violet, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B7A2CC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Glass Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Glass Violet?

Glass Violet 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 Glass Violet?

You can download Glass Violet 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 Glass Violet?

The hex code is #B7A2CC. In RGB it's 183, 162, 204, and in HSL it's 270°, 29%, 72%.

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