PURPLES

Bashful

#B8A5C0

RGB 184, 165, 192 · HSL 282°, 18%, 70% · CMYK 4, 14, 0, 25

Bashful is #B8A5C0 in HEX — rgb(184, 165, 192), hsl(282°, 18%, 70%), cmyk(4%, 14%, 0%, 25%).

Bashful pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 282°, 18%, 70%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B8A5C0

RGB184, 165, 192

HSL282°, 18%, 70%

HSV282°, 14%, 75%

CMYK4, 14, 0, 25

Decimal12101056

CSS RGBrgb(184, 165, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(282, 18%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Bashful S45D3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Velour C-1224

ΔE 1.7 · #B9A5BD

Hallman-Lindsay

Velour 1225

ΔE 1.8 · #BAA7BF

Kilz

Fashion Pink RA240-02

ΔE 2.2 · #BBA4C2

Valspar

Classic Lilac 1002-5C

ΔE 2.7 · #B9A6BC

Behr

Midsummer Dream 690F-4

ΔE 3 · #B8ABC8

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 2072-50

ΔE 3.3 · #BEACC3

Sherwin-Williams

Novel Lilac SW6836

ΔE 4.4 · #C2A4C2

PPG

Lavish Lavender 1177-4

ΔE 4.7 · #C2AEC3

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 5 · #B19BB0

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 7.6 · #CAB6C9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 10.3 · #B7B1DC

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 12.4 · #A6ACB8

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 13.6 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 15.2 · #C7A4A6

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 17.6 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#B8A5C0

#ADC0A5

Analogous

#AAA5C0

#B8A5C0

#C0A5BB

Triadic

#B8A5C0

#C0B8A5

#A5C0B8

Split-Complementary

#B8A5C0

#BBC0A5

#A5C0AA

Tetradic

#B8A5C0

#C0AAA5

#ADC0A5

#A5BBC0

Monochromatic

#6D5478

#9578A1

#B8A5C0

#DCD2E0

#F3F0F5

Rectangle

#B8A5C0

#C0A5AD

#ADC0A5

#A5C0B8

Compound

#B8A5C0

#C0A5BB

#ADC0A5

#A5C0AA

Variations

Lighter

#C6B7CD

#D4CAD8

#E6E1E8

Darker

#977AA4

#6A4F76

#3E2D45

Saturation

#B4AEB7

#B8A5C0

#C585E0

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

2.29:1

Fail

vs Black

9.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8A5C0

#A9AEC0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8A5C0

#A8A8BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8A5C0

#B5AAA8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Bashful 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

#C9A8AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8A5C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7ADCF

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8DB27E

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: #B8A5C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8A5C0;

CSS Variable

--color-bashful: #B8A5C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bashful': '#B8A5C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8A5C0] text-[#B8A5C0]

SCSS

$bashful: #B8A5C0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8A5C0?

#B8A5C0 is Bashful, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B8A5C0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bashful?

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

What colors pair well with Bashful?

Bashful 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 Bashful?

You can download Bashful 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 Bashful?

The hex code is #B8A5C0. In RGB it's 184, 165, 192, and in HSL it's 282°, 18%, 70%.

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