PURPLES

Lenurple

#BA93D8

RGB 186, 147, 216 · HSL 274°, 47%, 71% · CMYK 14, 32, 0, 15

Lenurple is #BA93D8 in HEX — rgb(186, 147, 216), hsl(274°, 47%, 71%), cmyk(14%, 32%, 0%, 15%).

Lenurple pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 274°, 47%, 71%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#BA93D8

RGB186, 147, 216

HSL274°, 47%, 71%

HSV274°, 32%, 85%

CMYK14, 32, 0, 15

Decimal12227544

CSS RGBrgb(186, 147, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(274, 47%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Bed Of Roses 680D-5

ΔE 3.4 · #B38CD5

Dunn-Edwards

Amethyst Show DE5990

ΔE 7.2 · #BD97CF

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

ΔE 7.8 · #B48AC2

Hallman-Lindsay

Cut Velvet 1192

ΔE 7.8 · #B391C8

Vista Paint

Cut Velvet C-1191

ΔE 8 · #B18FC6

Dulux

Playtime S45H5

ΔE 9.2 · #A686BE

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 9.8 · #A381BA

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 11.1 · #9B81BA

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 13.4 · #B38BB8

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 15 · #A18AB7

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 18.1 · #9B8CB5

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 19.9 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 28.8 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 30.7 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 31.7 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 35.8 · #E3DBF2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#BA93D8

#B0D892

Analogous

#9792D8

#BA93D8

#D892D3

Triadic

#BA93D8

#D8BA92

#92D8BA

Split-Complementary

#BA93D8

#D3D892

#92D897

Tetradic

#BA93D8

#D89792

#B0D892

#92D3D8

Monochromatic

#6F379A

#965AC4

#BA93D8

#DECBEC

#F3ECF8

Rectangle

#BA93D8

#D892B0

#B0D892

#92D8BA

Compound

#BA93D8

#D892D3

#B0D892

#92D897

Variations

Lighter

#C8A8E0

#D5C1E4

#E6DDEE

Darker

#985AC7

#6A3097

#3E1B59

Saturation

#B6ABBF

#BA92D8

#BC7FEB

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

2.54:1

Fail

vs Black

8.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BA93D8

#99A9D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BA93D8

#9B9BD1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BA93D8

#B3A29B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lenurple 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

#CB9BBD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BA93D8

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8A0E1

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.

#95C272

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: #BA93D8;

CSS — background

background-color: #BA93D8;

CSS Variable

--color-lenurple: #BA93D8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lenurple': '#BA93D8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BA93D8] text-[#BA93D8]

SCSS

$lenurple: #BA93D8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA93D8?

#BA93D8 is Lenurple, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #BA93D8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lenurple?

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

What colors pair well with Lenurple?

Lenurple 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 Lenurple?

You can download Lenurple 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 Lenurple?

The hex code is #BA93D8. In RGB it's 186, 147, 216, and in HSL it's 274°, 47%, 71%.

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