PURPLES

Violet Bouquet

#B9B1C8

RGB 185, 177, 200 · HSL 261°, 17%, 74% · CMYK 8, 12, 0, 22

Violet Bouquet is #B9B1C8 in HEX — rgb(185, 177, 200), hsl(261°, 17%, 74%), cmyk(8%, 12%, 0%, 22%).

Violet Bouquet pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 261°, 17%, 74%. 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#B9B1C8

RGB185, 177, 200

HSL261°, 17%, 74%

HSV261°, 12%, 78%

CMYK8, 12, 0, 22

Decimal12169672

CSS RGBrgb(185, 177, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(261, 17%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Violet Beauty C-1295

ΔE 0.5 · #B9B1C7

Hallman-Lindsay

Violet Beauty 1296

ΔE 0.9 · #BAB3CB

Dulux

Decency S44D2

ΔE 1.9 · #BEB5CA

Behr

Silverberry 670F-4

ΔE 2.5 · #B6B4CD

PPG

Wild Lilac 1175-4

ΔE 2.7 · #BEB8CD

Kilz

Silk Scarf RA220-02

ΔE 2.7 · #BEB0CA

Dunn-Edwards

Madder Blue DE5926

ΔE 3.4 · #B5B6CE

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 2072-50

ΔE 3.8 · #BEACC3

Valspar

Lavender Lake 4001-5C

ΔE 3.9 · #ADACC0

Sherwin-Williams

Wisteria SW6822

ΔE 5 · #BDB4D4

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 5.6 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 8.5 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 10.8 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 11.3 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 11.4 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 13.6 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#B9B1C8

#C0C8B1

Analogous

#B1B5C8

#B9B1C8

#C5B1C8

Triadic

#B9B1C8

#C8B9B1

#B1C8B9

Split-Complementary

#B9B1C8

#C8C5B1

#B5C8B1

Tetradic

#B9B1C8

#C8B1B5

#C0C8B1

#B1C8C5

Monochromatic

#6A5D83

#9185A8

#B9B1C8

#E2DEE8

#F2F0F4

Rectangle

#B9B1C8

#C8B1C0

#C0C8B1

#B1C8B9

Compound

#B9B1C8

#C5B1C8

#C0C8B1

#B5C8B1

Variations

Lighter

#C7C1D3

#D5D1DD

#E7E5EB

Darker

#9184AA

#62547B

#393148

Saturation

#BCB9C0

#B9B1C8

#B196E3

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

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9B1C8

#B1B6C9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9B1C8

#B2B2C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9B1C8

#B7B5B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Violet Bouquet 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

#CAB1B1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9B1C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7B6D5

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.

#A7B889

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: #B9B1C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9B1C8;

CSS Variable

--color-violet-bouquet: #B9B1C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet-bouquet': '#B9B1C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9B1C8] text-[#B9B1C8]

SCSS

$violet-bouquet: #B9B1C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9B1C8?

#B9B1C8 is Violet Bouquet, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B9B1C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violet Bouquet?

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

What colors pair well with Violet Bouquet?

Violet Bouquet 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 Violet Bouquet?

You can download Violet Bouquet 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 Violet Bouquet?

The hex code is #B9B1C8. In RGB it's 185, 177, 200, and in HSL it's 261°, 17%, 74%.

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