PURPLES

Amethyst Purple

#B993B2

RGB 185, 147, 178 · HSL 311°, 21%, 65% · CMYK 0, 21, 4, 27

Amethyst Purple is #B993B2 in HEX — rgb(185, 147, 178), hsl(311°, 21%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 21%, 4%, 27%).

Amethyst Purple pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 311°, 21%, 65%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#B993B2

RGB185, 147, 178

HSL311°, 21%, 65%

HSV311°, 21%, 73%

CMYK0, 21, 4, 27

Decimal12161970

CSS RGBrgb(185, 147, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(311, 21%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Amethyst Purple 1004-5C

Exact match

Behr

Blooming Lilac HDC-MD-10

ΔE 0.4 · #BA93B2

Dulux

Fabulous Fantasy S46G4

ΔE 1.9 · #BA90AE

Benjamin Moore

Victorian 1370

ΔE 2.8 · #BE91AF

Hallman-Lindsay

Fashionably Plum 1205

ΔE 2.9 · #B28CA9

PPG

Mauve Magic 1180-5

ΔE 3.2 · #BF91B2

Kilz

Head Over Heels RA160-01

ΔE 3.7 · #C399BC

Vista Paint

Fashinably Plum C-1204

ΔE 3.9 · #AF89A6

Sherwin-Williams

Baroness SW6837

ΔE 6.1 · #A785A7

Dunn-Edwards

Prize Winning Orchid DE6004

ΔE 7.7 · #CC9DC6

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 10.8 · #A47D90

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 11.3 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 14.7 · #CAB6C9

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 16.1 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 20.3 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 22.5 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B993B2

#93B89A

Analogous

#AD93B8

#B993B2

#B8939F

Triadic

#B993B2

#B2B893

#93B2B8

Split-Complementary

#B993B2

#9FB893

#93B8AD

Tetradic

#B993B2

#B8AD93

#93B89A

#939FB8

Monochromatic

#6C4765

#9A6590

#B993B2

#D7C1D3

#F5F0F4

Rectangle

#B993B2

#B89A93

#93B89A

#93B2B8

Compound

#B993B2

#B8939F

#93B89A

#93B8AD

Variations

Lighter

#C7A9C1

#D3C0D0

#E4DBE3

Darker

#A06A96

#704668

#42283D

Saturation

#ABA0A9

#B893B2

#DC70C8

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

2.67:1

Fail

vs Black

7.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B993B2

#A0A4B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B993B2

#9A9AAE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B993B2

#B69998

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Amethyst Purple 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

#CA9BA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B993B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7A0C5

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#70A97B

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: #B993B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B993B2;

CSS Variable

--color-amethyst-purple: #B993B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amethyst-purple': '#B993B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B993B2] text-[#B993B2]

SCSS

$amethyst-purple: #B993B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B993B2?

#B993B2 is Amethyst Purple, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #B993B2 warm or cool?

Amethyst Purple reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Amethyst Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Amethyst Purple?

Amethyst Purple 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 Amethyst Purple?

You can download Amethyst Purple 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 Amethyst Purple?

The hex code is #B993B2. In RGB it's 185, 147, 178, and in HSL it's 311°, 21%, 65%.

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