PURPLES

Courtly Purple

#BBAFC1

RGB 187, 175, 193 · HSL 280°, 13%, 72% · CMYK 3, 9, 0, 24

Courtly Purple is #BBAFC1 in HEX — rgb(187, 175, 193), hsl(280°, 13%, 72%), cmyk(3%, 9%, 0%, 24%).

Courtly Purple pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 280°, 13%, 72%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#BBAFC1

RGB187, 175, 193

HSL280°, 13%, 72%

HSV280°, 9%, 76%

CMYK3, 9, 0, 24

Decimal12300225

CSS RGBrgb(187, 175, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 13%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Fashion Mauve S49B2

ΔE 1.1 · #B9B0C2

Behr

Exclusive Violet HDC-SP14-12

ΔE 1.2 · #B8ACBD

Valspar

Midsummer Twilight 4001-3C

ΔE 2.2 · #BBAFBD

Hallman-Lindsay

Violet Crush 1288

ΔE 2.4 · #B4AEC1

Vista Paint

Violet Beauty C-1295

ΔE 2.6 · #B9B1C7

PPG

Cloudberry 1174-4

ΔE 2.9 · #B9B3C2

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 2072-50

ΔE 3.5 · #BEACC3

Sherwin-Williams

Obi Lilac SW6556

ΔE 4.4 · #B0A3B6

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 4.4 · #CAB6C9

Kilz

Silk Scarf RA220-02

ΔE 4.4 · #BEB0CA

Dunn-Edwards

Winter Dusk DE5933

ΔE 5 · #B8B8CB

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 7.9 · #A6ACB8

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 10.2 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 10.9 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 11.6 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 13.6 · #B7B1DC

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#BBAFC1

#B5C1AE

Analogous

#B1AEC1

#BBAFC1

#C1AEBE

Triadic

#BBAFC1

#C1BBAE

#AEC1BB

Split-Complementary

#BBAFC1

#BEC1AE

#AEC1B1

Tetradic

#BBAFC1

#C1B1AE

#B5C1AE

#AEBEC1

Monochromatic

#705D79

#9683A0

#BBAFC1

#DFDAE2

#F3F1F4

Rectangle

#BBAFC1

#C1AEB5

#B5C1AE

#AEC1BB

Compound

#BBAFC1

#C1AEBE

#B5C1AE

#AEC1B1

Variations

Lighter

#C8BECD

#D6CFD9

#E7E4E8

Darker

#9884A2

#6A5773

#3E3244

Saturation

#B9B5BA

#BBAEC1

#C58FE0

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

10.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBAFC1

#B1B5C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBAFC1

#B1B1BF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBAFC1

#B9B2B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Courtly Purple 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

#CCB0AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBAFC1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9B5D0

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.

#94B583

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: #BBAFC1;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBAFC1;

CSS Variable

--color-courtly-purple: #BBAFC1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'courtly-purple': '#BBAFC1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBAFC1] text-[#BBAFC1]

SCSS

$courtly-purple: #BBAFC1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBAFC1?

#BBAFC1 is Courtly Purple, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #BBAFC1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Courtly Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Courtly Purple?

Courtly Purple 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 Courtly Purple?

You can download Courtly Purple 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 Courtly Purple?

The hex code is #BBAFC1. In RGB it's 187, 175, 193, and in HSL it's 280°, 13%, 72%.

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