PURPLES

Cherished

#BA97B1

RGB 186, 151, 177 · HSL 315°, 20%, 66% · CMYK 0, 19, 5, 27

Cherished is #BA97B1 in HEX — rgb(186, 151, 177), hsl(315°, 20%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 5%, 27%).

Cherished pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 315°, 20%, 66%. 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#BA97B1

RGB186, 151, 177

HSL315°, 20%, 66%

HSV315°, 19%, 73%

CMYK0, 19, 5, 27

Decimal12228529

CSS RGBrgb(186, 151, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(315, 20%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Caribbean 1377

ΔE 1.3 · #BC96AF

Behr

Desert Lights BIC-06

ΔE 2.5 · #BA9BB2

Valspar

Amethyst Purple 1004-5C

ΔE 3.1 · #B993B2

Dulux

Soft Impact S46F4

ΔE 3.4 · #B28EA9

PPG

Palisade Orchid 1178-5

ΔE 4 · #AF8EA5

Kilz

Strawberry Lassi RA260-02

ΔE 4.1 · #C0A1BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Fashionably Plum 1205

ΔE 4.3 · #B28CA9

Vista Paint

Enthroned Above C-1198

ΔE 4.7 · #AC92AF

Sherwin-Williams

Novel Lilac SW6836

ΔE 5.4 · #C2A4C2

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 5.6 · #B19BB0

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 10.6 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 12.2 · #CAB6C9

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 12.7 · #9B8CB5

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 13.8 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 17.7 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 20.3 · #8B8A8C

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 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

#BA97B1

#97BAA0

Analogous

#B197BA

#BA97B1

#BA97A0

Triadic

#BA97B1

#B1BA97

#97B1BA

Split-Complementary

#BA97B1

#A0BA97

#97BAB1

Tetradic

#BA97B1

#BAB197

#97BAA0

#97A0BA

Monochromatic

#6E4965

#9B698F

#BA97B1

#D8C5D3

#F5F0F4

Rectangle

#BA97B1

#BAA097

#97BAA0

#97B1BA

Compound

#BA97B1

#BA97A0

#97BAA0

#97BAB1

Variations

Lighter

#C8ACC1

#D4C2CF

#E5DCE3

Darker

#A06D93

#714867

#42293C

Saturation

#AEA3AB

#BA97B1

#DC74C2

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

2.58:1

Fail

vs Black

8.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BA97B1

#A3A6B1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BA97B1

#9E9EAE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BA97B1

#B79C9B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Cherished 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

#CB9EA0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BA97B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8A3C4

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.

#73AB81

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: #BA97B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #BA97B1;

CSS Variable

--color-cherished: #BA97B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherished': '#BA97B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BA97B1] text-[#BA97B1]

SCSS

$cherished: #BA97B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA97B1?

#BA97B1 is Cherished, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #BA97B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cherished?

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

What colors pair well with Cherished?

Cherished 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 Cherished?

You can download Cherished 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 Cherished?

The hex code is #BA97B1. In RGB it's 186, 151, 177, and in HSL it's 315°, 20%, 66%.

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