PURPLES

Fuchsia Flourish

#BB2299

RGB 187, 34, 153 · HSL 313°, 69%, 43% · CMYK 0, 82, 18, 27

Fuchsia Flourish is #BB2299 in HEX — rgb(187, 34, 153), hsl(313°, 69%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 82%, 18%, 27%).

Fuchsia Flourish pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 313°, 69%, 43%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#BB2299

RGB187, 34, 153

HSL313°, 69%, 43%

HSV313°, 82%, 73%

CMYK0, 82, 18, 27

Decimal12264089

CSS RGBrgb(187, 34, 153)

CSS HSLhsl(313, 69%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ballerina Tutu P130-6

ΔE 8 · #CB42AF

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 24.5 · #BD4380

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 24.7 · #A03472

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 24.7 · #D15B9B

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 25.3 · #C05A99

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 26.7 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 27.5 · #D96CAD

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 29.4 · #AA3E71

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 29.8 · #B54D7F

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 32.1 · #D26EA4

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 32.5 · #C25A88

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 35.2 · #C6628C

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 36.2 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 41.9 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 49.9 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 54.4 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

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

#BB2299

#22B943

Analogous

#8E22B9

#BB2299

#B9224D

Triadic

#BB2299

#99B922

#2299B9

Split-Complementary

#BB2299

#4DB922

#22B98E

Tetradic

#BB2299

#B98E22

#22B943

#224DB9

Monochromatic

#380A2E

#791663

#BB2299

#DE4ABE

#EA8BD5

Rectangle

#BB2299

#B94322

#22B943

#2299B9

Compound

#BB2299

#B9224D

#22B943

#22B98E

Variations

Lighter

#DB3AB8

#DB75C5

#E5B4DA

Darker

#97187C

#6A0F56

#3F0733

Saturation

#84577B

#B92299

#CA11A2

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

5.52:1

vs Black

3.80:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#BB2299

#757D97

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB2299

#585890

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB2299

#B44D47

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Fuchsia Flourish 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

#CC468E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB2299

Daylight 5500K

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

#B94BB2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EC

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.

#27943E

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: #BB2299;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB2299;

CSS Variable

--color-fuchsia-flourish: #BB2299;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fuchsia-flourish': '#BB2299' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB2299] text-[#BB2299]

SCSS

$fuchsia-flourish: #BB2299;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB2299?

#BB2299 is Fuchsia Flourish, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #BB2299 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fuchsia Flourish?

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

What colors pair well with Fuchsia Flourish?

Fuchsia Flourish 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 Fuchsia Flourish?

You can download Fuchsia Flourish 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 Fuchsia Flourish?

The hex code is #BB2299. In RGB it's 187, 34, 153, and in HSL it's 313°, 69%, 43%.

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