PURPLES

Vibrant Velvet

#BB0088

RGB 187, 0, 136 · HSL 316°, 100%, 37% · CMYK 0, 100, 27, 27

Vibrant Velvet is #BB0088 in HEX — rgb(187, 0, 136), hsl(316°, 100%, 37%), cmyk(0%, 100%, 27%, 27%).

Vibrant Velvet pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 316°, 100%, 37%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#BB0088

RGB187, 0, 136

HSL316°, 100%, 37%

HSV316°, 100%, 73%

CMYK0, 100, 27, 27

Decimal12255368

CSS RGBrgb(187, 0, 136)

CSS HSLhsl(316, 100%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Tropical Smoothie 120B-7

ΔE 7.5 · #CC2C92

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 22.2 · #BD4380

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 23.1 · #A03472

Dunn-Edwards

Razzle Dazzle DE5027

ΔE 23.4 · #BA417B

Dulux

Pink Mystery S49G8

ΔE 24.2 · #AE417B

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 27.1 · #AA3E71

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 28 · #D76AAC

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 28.4 · #B54D7F

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 28.7 · #D96CAD

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 31.3 · #C25A88

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 32.7 · #D26EA4

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 34.3 · #C6628C

Kilz

Satin Flower LA280-01

ΔE 36.7 · #812A51

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 41.3 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 46 · #A53C49

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 57.2 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

12/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#BB0088

#00BD32

Analogous

#9100BD

#BB0088

#BD002C

Triadic

#BB0088

#8ABD00

#008ABD

Split-Complementary

#BB0088

#2CBD00

#00BD91

Tetradic

#BB0088

#BD9100

#00BD32

#002CBD

Monochromatic

#24001A

#700052

#BB0088

#FF0ABE

#FF57D2

Rectangle

#BB0088

#BD3200

#00BD32

#008ABD

Compound

#BB0088

#BD002C

#00BD32

#00BD91

Variations

Lighter

#FD00BA

#F14DC5

#EE9FD9

Darker

#97006F

#68004C

#3C002C

Saturation

#7B426C

#BD008A

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

6.05:1

vs Black

3.47:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BB0088

#757985

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB0088

#525280

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB0088

#B53F3C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Vibrant Velvet 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

#CC2D81

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB0088

Daylight 5500K

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

#B932A5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#109032

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #BB0088;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB0088;

CSS Variable

--color-vibrant-velvet: #BB0088;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'vibrant-velvet': '#BB0088' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB0088] text-[#BB0088]

SCSS

$vibrant-velvet: #BB0088;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB0088?

#BB0088 is Vibrant Velvet, a deep purple with a warm undertone.

Is #BB0088 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Vibrant Velvet?

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

What colors pair well with Vibrant Velvet?

Vibrant Velvet 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 Vibrant Velvet?

You can download Vibrant Velvet 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 Vibrant Velvet?

The hex code is #BB0088. In RGB it's 187, 0, 136, and in HSL it's 316°, 100%, 37%.

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