PURPLES

Purple Premiere

#B9A0D2

RGB 185, 160, 210 · HSL 270°, 36%, 73% · CMYK 12, 24, 0, 18

Purple Premiere is #B9A0D2 in HEX — rgb(185, 160, 210), hsl(270°, 36%, 73%), cmyk(12%, 24%, 0%, 18%).

Purple Premiere pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 36%, 73%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#B9A0D2

RGB185, 160, 210

HSL270°, 36%, 73%

HSV270°, 24%, 82%

CMYK12, 24, 0, 18

Decimal12165330

CSS RGBrgb(185, 160, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 36%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Premiere DE5969

Exact match

Dulux

Elusive Blossom S45H4

ΔE 1.9 · #B69BCC

Valspar

Purple Gala 4002-10A

ΔE 2.7 · #C0A2D1

Behr

Decanting S120-4

ΔE 3.6 · #BEA1CD

Benjamin Moore

Mighty 1397

ΔE 3.9 · #AC98C9

Vista Paint

Grape Illusion C-1240

ΔE 4.3 · #B2A4D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape Illusion 1241

ΔE 4.5 · #B4A6D5

Kilz

Fruit Punch RA170-01

ΔE 5.9 · #B29AC2

PPG

Puturple 1248-5

ΔE 6 · #ADA2CE

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Frappé SW9068

ΔE 7.5 · #B3A1C6

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 9.1 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 17.9 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 18.4 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 20.9 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 25 · #6A90B4

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 25.4 · #E3DBF2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#B9A0D2

#BAD3A1

Analogous

#A1A1D3

#B9A0D2

#D3A1D3

Triadic

#B9A0D2

#D3BAA1

#A1D3BA

Split-Complementary

#B9A0D2

#D3D3A1

#A1D3A1

Tetradic

#B9A0D2

#D3A1A1

#BAD3A1

#A1D3D3

Monochromatic

#6E4695

#946DBA

#B9A0D2

#E0D5EB

#F2EEF7

Rectangle

#B9A0D2

#D3A1BA

#BAD3A1

#A1D3BA

Compound

#B9A0D2

#D3A1D3

#BAD3A1

#A1D3A1

Variations

Lighter

#C8B4DC

#D6C9E2

#E7E1ED

Darker

#956DBD

#663E8F

#3C2354

Saturation

#BAB3C2

#BAA1D3

#BA8BE9

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

2.33:1

Fail

vs Black

9.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9A0D2

#A3AED2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9A0D2

#A5A5CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9A0D2

#B4AAA5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Premiere 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

#CAA5B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9A0D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7AADD

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#9EBC81

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: #B9A0D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9A0D2;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-premiere: #B9A0D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-premiere': '#B9A0D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9A0D2] text-[#B9A0D2]

SCSS

$purple-premiere: #B9A0D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9A0D2?

#B9A0D2 is Purple Premiere, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B9A0D2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Premiere?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Premiere?

Purple Premiere 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 Purple Premiere?

You can download Purple Premiere 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 Purple Premiere?

The hex code is #B9A0D2. In RGB it's 185, 160, 210, and in HSL it's 270°, 36%, 73%.

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