PURPLES

Melting Moment

#BBA2B7

RGB 187, 162, 183 · HSL 310°, 16%, 68% · CMYK 0, 13, 2, 27

Melting Moment is #BBA2B7 in HEX — rgb(187, 162, 183), hsl(310°, 16%, 68%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 2%, 27%).

Melting Moment pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 310°, 16%, 68%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#BBA2B7

RGB187, 162, 183

HSL310°, 16%, 68%

HSV310°, 13%, 73%

CMYK0, 13, 2, 27

Decimal12296887

CSS RGBrgb(187, 162, 183)

CSS HSLhsl(310, 16%, 68%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Melting Moment S46E3

Exact match

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 1.9 · #BDA5B7

Hallman-Lindsay

Pansy Posie 1212

ΔE 2.2 · #BCA3B4

Valspar

Glass Slippers 1003-8A

ΔE 2.3 · #BAA0B1

Vista Paint

Pansy Posie C-1211

ΔE 2.4 · #BBA0B1

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 3.1 · #B19BB0

Behr

Desert Lights BIC-06

ΔE 3.3 · #BA9BB2

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 2072-50

ΔE 4.3 · #BEACC3

PPG

Lavish Lavender 1177-4

ΔE 4.5 · #C2AEC3

Sherwin-Williams

Obi Lilac SW6556

ΔE 4.7 · #B0A3B6

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 7.3 · #CAB6C9

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 11.3 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 12.6 · #A6ACB8

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 13.1 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 14.3 · #B7B1DC

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 16.3 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#BBA2B7

#A0BAA5

Analogous

#B2A0BA

#BBA2B7

#BAA0A9

Triadic

#BBA2B7

#B6BAA0

#A0B6BA

Split-Complementary

#BBA2B7

#A9BAA0

#A0BAB2

Tetradic

#BBA2B7

#BAB2A0

#A0BAA5

#A0A9BA

Monochromatic

#70516B

#9A7494

#BBA2B7

#DBCDD8

#F4F0F4

Rectangle

#BBA2B7

#BAA5A0

#A0BAA5

#A0B6BA

Compound

#BBA2B7

#BAA0A9

#A0BAA5

#A0BAB2

Variations

Lighter

#C8B3C5

#D5C7D2

#E6DFE5

Darker

#9E7798

#704F6B

#422D3E

Saturation

#B1A9B0

#BAA0B6

#DD7ECD

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

2.34:1

Fail

vs Black

8.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBA2B7

#AAADB7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBA2B7

#A7A7B4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBA2B7

#B9A6A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Melting Moment 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

#CCA6A4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBA2B7

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9ABC9

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#78AE81

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: #BBA2B7;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBA2B7;

CSS Variable

--color-melting-moment: #BBA2B7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'melting-moment': '#BBA2B7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBA2B7] text-[#BBA2B7]

SCSS

$melting-moment: #BBA2B7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBA2B7?

#BBA2B7 is Melting Moment, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #BBA2B7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Melting Moment?

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

What colors pair well with Melting Moment?

Melting Moment 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 Melting Moment?

You can download Melting Moment 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 Melting Moment?

The hex code is #BBA2B7. In RGB it's 187, 162, 183, and in HSL it's 310°, 16%, 68%.

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