BLUES

Violet Vision

#B7BDD1

RGB 183, 189, 209 · HSL 226°, 22%, 77% · CMYK 12, 10, 0, 18

Violet Vision is #B7BDD1 in HEX — rgb(183, 189, 209), hsl(226°, 22%, 77%), cmyk(12%, 10%, 0%, 18%).

Violet Vision pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 226°, 22%, 77%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#B7BDD1

RGB183, 189, 209

HSL226°, 22%, 77%

HSV226°, 12%, 82%

CMYK12, 10, 0, 18

Decimal12041681

CSS RGBrgb(183, 189, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(226, 22%, 77%)

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PPG

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ΔE 2.6 · #B8B8CB

Kilz

Silver Falls RB230-01

ΔE 2.7 · #BAC3D4

Dulux

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ΔE 3.2 · #B2B8D1

Benjamin Moore

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ΔE 3.3 · #B9BAD3

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ΔE 4 · #BBC5DE

IKEA

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ΔE 4.5 · #B3C4D5

Hallman-Lindsay

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ΔE 4.6 · #BDB7CD

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ΔE 6.7 · #A1B8CA

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ΔE 7 · #BCCEE6

Colorhouse

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ΔE 7.8 · #B4CBD9

RAL

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ΔE 11.1 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B7BDD1

#D1CBB7

Analogous

#B7CAD1

#B7BDD1

#BEB7D1

Triadic

#B7BDD1

#D1B7BD

#BDD1B7

Split-Complementary

#B7BDD1

#D1BEB7

#CAD1B7

Tetradic

#B7BDD1

#D1B7CA

#D1CBB7

#B7D1BE

Monochromatic

#5D6A92

#8993B3

#B7BDD1

#E6E8EF

#EFF1F5

Rectangle

#B7BDD1

#CBB7D1

#D1CBB7

#BDD1B7

Compound

#B7BDD1

#BEB7D1

#D1CBB7

#CAD1B7

Variations

Lighter

#C6CBDA

#D5D8E2

#E7E9EE

Darker

#8691B4

#525E86

#2F364F

Saturation

#C0C2C8

#B7BDD1

#A1B1E8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B7BDD1

#B7BDD2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B7BDD1

#BCBCCF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B7BDD1

#B5C0BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Violet Vision lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#C9BAB8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B7BDD1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6BFDC

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.

#BDB391

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: #B7BDD1;

CSS — background

background-color: #B7BDD1;

CSS Variable

--color-violet-vision: #B7BDD1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet-vision': '#B7BDD1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B7BDD1] text-[#B7BDD1]

SCSS

$violet-vision: #B7BDD1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B7BDD1?

#B7BDD1 is Violet Vision, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B7BDD1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violet Vision?

Violet Vision works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Violet Vision?

Violet Vision pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Violet Vision?

You can download Violet Vision 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 Violet Vision?

The hex code is #B7BDD1. In RGB it's 183, 189, 209, and in HSL it's 226°, 22%, 77%.

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