PURPLES

Joie de Vivre

#BC86AF

RGB 188, 134, 175 · HSL 314°, 29%, 63% · CMYK 0, 29, 7, 26

Joie de Vivre is #BC86AF in HEX — rgb(188, 134, 175), hsl(314°, 29%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 29%, 7%, 26%).

Joie de Vivre pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 314°, 29%, 63%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#BC86AF

RGB188, 134, 175

HSL314°, 29%, 63%

HSV314°, 29%, 74%

CMYK0, 29, 7, 26

Decimal12355247

CSS RGBrgb(188, 134, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(314, 29%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Joie De Vivre MQ4-60

ΔE 1.1 · #B984AE

Vista Paint

Lavender Quartz C-1169

ΔE 2.7 · #BC87AB

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Quartz 1170

ΔE 3.3 · #BD88AB

Dulux

Prestige Rose S49F5

ΔE 3.4 · #B587B2

Kilz

Berry Punch RA150-01

ΔE 4 · #C08EB2

Valspar

Purple Stripe 1003-3B

ΔE 4.4 · #AE7DA7

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2073-40

ΔE 5.5 · #AB80A6

Dunn-Edwards

Victorian Violet DE6005

ΔE 5.5 · #B079A7

PPG

Moorland Heather 1251-5

ΔE 5.5 · #CC94BE

Sherwin-Williams

Baroness SW6837

ΔE 8.7 · #A785A7

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 11.3 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 13.9 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 14 · #A47D90

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 16.8 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 26 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 28.9 · #A6ACB8

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#BC86AF

#85BC92

Analogous

#AD85BC

#BC86AF

#BC8594

Triadic

#BC86AF

#AFBC85

#85AFBC

Split-Complementary

#BC86AF

#94BC85

#85BCAD

Tetradic

#BC86AF

#BCAD85

#85BC92

#8594BC

Monochromatic

#6D3C61

#9E578D

#BC86AF

#D7B7D0

#F2E8F0

Rectangle

#BC86AF

#BC9285

#85BC92

#85AFBC

Compound

#BC86AF

#BC8594

#85BC92

#85BCAD

Variations

Lighter

#C99EBF

#D4B8CE

#E5D7E2

Darker

#A75A95

#753C67

#45223D

Saturation

#A998A5

#BC85AF

#DE64C1

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

2.93:1

Fail

vs Black

7.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BC86AF

#9A9FAE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BC86AF

#9191AA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BC86AF

#B88F8D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Joie de Vivre 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

#CC919E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BC86AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA96C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6BA679

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: #BC86AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #BC86AF;

CSS Variable

--color-joie-de-vivre: #BC86AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'joie-de-vivre': '#BC86AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BC86AF] text-[#BC86AF]

SCSS

$joie-de-vivre: #BC86AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BC86AF?

#BC86AF is Joie de Vivre, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #BC86AF warm or cool?

Joie de Vivre reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Joie de Vivre?

Joie de Vivre works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Joie de Vivre?

Joie de Vivre 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 Joie de Vivre?

You can download Joie de Vivre 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 Joie de Vivre?

The hex code is #BC86AF. In RGB it's 188, 134, 175, and in HSL it's 314°, 29%, 63%.

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