PURPLES

Purple Possibility

#BAAAD8

RGB 186, 170, 216 · HSL 261°, 37%, 76% · CMYK 14, 21, 0, 15

Purple Possibility is #BAAAD8 in HEX — rgb(186, 170, 216), hsl(261°, 37%, 76%), cmyk(14%, 21%, 0%, 15%).

Purple Possibility pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 261°, 37%, 76%. 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#BAAAD8

RGB186, 170, 216

HSL261°, 37%, 76%

HSV261°, 21%, 85%

CMYK14, 21, 0, 15

Decimal12233432

CSS RGBrgb(186, 170, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(261, 37%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Purple Possibility K-27

Exact match

Behr

Soft Heather 680F-4

ΔE 1.6 · #BEABD7

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape Illusion 1241

ΔE 1.9 · #B4A6D5

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 2071-50

ΔE 2.8 · #C0AED8

Dulux

Wild Spring S45H3

ΔE 3.2 · #C0AED7

Valspar

Imperial Lilac 4003-9C

ΔE 3.5 · #B7ADD6

PPG

Puturple 1248-5

ΔE 3.9 · #ADA2CE

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 4.3 · #B7B1DC

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Premiere DE5969

ΔE 4.9 · #B9A0D2

Kilz

Candied Hearts RA180-01

ΔE 5.4 · #C2ACD1

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Frappé SW9068

ΔE 5.9 · #B3A1C6

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 15.3 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 17.6 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 20.7 · #8673A1

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 21 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 21.1 · #E3DBF2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#BAAAD8

#C9D8AB

Analogous

#ABB2D8

#BAAAD8

#D2ABD8

Triadic

#BAAAD8

#D8BBAB

#ABD8BB

Split-Complementary

#BAAAD8

#D8D2AB

#B2D8AB

Tetradic

#BAAAD8

#D8ABB2

#C9D8AB

#ABD8D2

Monochromatic

#684AA1

#9177C0

#BAAAD8

#E6E0F1

#F1EEF7

Rectangle

#BAAAD8

#D8ABC9

#C9D8AB

#ABD8BB

Compound

#BAAAD8

#D2ABD8

#C9D8AB

#B2D8AB

Variations

Lighter

#C9BCE0

#D7CFE6

#E8E4EF

Darker

#8F74C2

#5E3F96

#362458

Saturation

#C0BBC9

#BBABD8

#B598EC

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

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.83:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BAAAD8

#A9B4D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BAAAD8

#ADADD3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BAAAD8

#B6B3AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Possibility 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

#CBACBD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BAAAD8

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8B1E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#ADC188

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: #BAAAD8;

CSS — background

background-color: #BAAAD8;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-possibility: #BAAAD8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-possibility': '#BAAAD8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BAAAD8] text-[#BAAAD8]

SCSS

$purple-possibility: #BAAAD8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BAAAD8?

#BAAAD8 is Purple Possibility, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #BAAAD8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Possibility?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Possibility?

Purple Possibility 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 Possibility?

You can download Purple Possibility 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 Possibility?

The hex code is #BAAAD8. In RGB it's 186, 170, 216, and in HSL it's 261°, 37%, 76%.

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