BLUES

Bohemianism

#B8B3C8

RGB 184, 179, 200 · HSL 254°, 16%, 74% · CMYK 8, 11, 0, 22

Bohemianism is #B8B3C8 in HEX — rgb(184, 179, 200), hsl(254°, 16%, 74%), cmyk(8%, 11%, 0%, 22%).

Bohemianism pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 254°, 16%, 74%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#B8B3C8

RGB184, 179, 200

HSL254°, 16%, 74%

HSV254°, 11%, 78%

CMYK8, 11, 0, 22

Decimal12104648

CSS RGBrgb(184, 179, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(254, 16%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Violet Beauty C-1295

ΔE 1.3 · #B9B1C7

Hallman-Lindsay

Collensia 1281

ΔE 1.7 · #BDB7CD

Dulux

Decency S44D2

ΔE 1.8 · #BEB5CA

PPG

Wild Lilac 1175-4

ΔE 1.9 · #BEB8CD

Behr

Silverberry 670F-4

ΔE 2.4 · #B6B4CD

Dunn-Edwards

Winter Dusk DE5933

ΔE 2.6 · #B8B8CB

Valspar

Lavender Lake 4001-5C

ΔE 3.3 · #ADACC0

Kilz

Boysenberry Cream RA270-01

ΔE 3.6 · #C0BDD2

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2069-50

ΔE 3.7 · #B9BAD3

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 6 · #CAB6C9

Sherwin-Williams

Obi Lilac SW6556

ΔE 6.2 · #B0A3B6

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 7.3 · #A6ACB8

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 9.9 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 10.6 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 11.9 · #B7B1DC

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 12.5 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

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

#B8B3C8

#C2C7B2

Analogous

#B2B8C7

#B8B3C8

#C2B2C7

Triadic

#B8B3C8

#C7B7B2

#B2C7B7

Split-Complementary

#B8B3C8

#C7C2B2

#B8C7B2

Tetradic

#B8B3C8

#C7B2B8

#C2C7B2

#B2C7C2

Monochromatic

#675E82

#8E86A7

#B8B3C8

#E1DEE7

#F1F0F4

Rectangle

#B8B3C8

#C7B2C2

#C2C7B2

#B2C7B7

Compound

#B8B3C8

#C2B2C7

#C2C7B2

#B8C7B2

Variations

Lighter

#C5C1D2

#D4D2DD

#E6E5EA

Darker

#8E85A8

#5E567A

#363147

Saturation

#BBBAC0

#B7B2C7

#A896E3

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.32:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B8B3C8

#B2B7C9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B8B3C8

#B4B4C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B8B3C8

#B6B7B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Bohemianism 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

#C9B3B1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B8B3C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7B8D5

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#ADB889

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: #B8B3C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #B8B3C8;

CSS Variable

--color-bohemianism: #B8B3C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bohemianism': '#B8B3C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B8B3C8] text-[#B8B3C8]

SCSS

$bohemianism: #B8B3C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B8B3C8?

#B8B3C8 is Bohemianism, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B8B3C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bohemianism?

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

What colors pair well with Bohemianism?

Bohemianism 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 Bohemianism?

You can download Bohemianism 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 Bohemianism?

The hex code is #B8B3C8. In RGB it's 184, 179, 200, and in HSL it's 254°, 16%, 74%.

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