NEUTRALS

Livid Violet

#B8B0BC

RGB 184, 176, 188 · HSL 280°, 8%, 71% · CMYK 2, 6, 0, 26

Livid Violet is #B8B0BC in HEX — rgb(184, 176, 188), hsl(280°, 8%, 71%), cmyk(2%, 6%, 0%, 26%).

Livid Violet pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 280°, 8%, 71%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#B8B0BC

RGB184, 176, 188

HSL280°, 8%, 71%

HSV280°, 6%, 74%

CMYK2, 6, 0, 26

Decimal12103868

CSS RGBrgb(184, 176, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 8%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Livid Violet 4002-3C

Exact match

PPG

Ash Grove 1172-4

ΔE 1.2 · #B9B3BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Heather Hill 1302

ΔE 1.3 · #BBB0BB

Dulux

Inner Touch S45C2

ΔE 1.6 · #BBAFBA

Vista Paint

Heather Hill C-1301

ΔE 1.8 · #BBAFB9

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2117-50

ΔE 2.6 · #B1ADBC

Behr

Aster PPU16-9

ΔE 2.7 · #BEB7C1

Sherwin-Williams

Swanky Gray SW6261

ΔE 4.6 · #B5B1B5

Dunn-Edwards

Winter Dusk DE5933

ΔE 5.3 · #B8B8CB

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 5.7 · #A6ACB8

Kilz

Disco Ball RB250-01

ΔE 6.1 · #A9A5AA

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 6.3 · #AAB1B8

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 8.1 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 9 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 9.3 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.6 · #CDCECD

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

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B8B0BC

#B3BBAF

Analogous

#B1AFBB

#B8B0BC

#BBAFB9

Triadic

#B8B0BC

#BBB7AF

#AFBBB7

Split-Complementary

#B8B0BC

#B9BBAF

#AFBBB1

Tetradic

#B8B0BC

#BBB1AF

#B3BBAF

#AFB9BB

Monochromatic

#6B6071

#928698

#B8B0BC

#DCD8DE

#F3F1F3

Rectangle

#B8B0BC

#BBAFB3

#B3BBAF

#AFBBB7

Compound

#B8B0BC

#BBAFB9

#B3BBAF

#AFBBB1

Variations

Lighter

#C5BFC9

#D4D0D6

#E6E4E7

Darker

#94889A

#665B6C

#3C353F

Saturation

#B6B3B7

#B7AFBB

#C28DDD

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.11:1

Fail

vs Black

9.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8B0BC

#B2B4BD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8B0BC

#B1B1BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8B0BC

#B7B2B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Livid Violet gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#C9B1A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8B0BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7B6CC

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.

#91B381

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: #B8B0BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8B0BC;

CSS Variable

--color-livid-violet: #B8B0BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'livid-violet': '#B8B0BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8B0BC] text-[#B8B0BC]

SCSS

$livid-violet: #B8B0BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8B0BC?

#B8B0BC is Livid Violet, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #B8B0BC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Livid Violet?

Livid Violet works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Livid Violet?

Livid Violet pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Livid Violet?

You can download Livid 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 Livid Violet?

The hex code is #B8B0BC. In RGB it's 184, 176, 188, and in HSL it's 280°, 8%, 71%.

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