PURPLES

Pansy Posie

#BCA3B4

RGB 188, 163, 180 · HSL 319°, 16%, 69% · CMYK 0, 13, 4, 26

Pansy Posie is #BCA3B4 in HEX — rgb(188, 163, 180), hsl(319°, 16%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 4%, 26%).

Pansy Posie pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 319°, 16%, 69%. 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#BCA3B4

RGB188, 163, 180

HSL319°, 16%, 69%

HSV319°, 13%, 74%

CMYK0, 13, 4, 26

Decimal12362676

CSS RGBrgb(188, 163, 180)

CSS HSLhsl(319, 16%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Pansy Posie 1212

Exact match

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 1 · #BDA5B7

Valspar

Glass Slippers 1003-8A

ΔE 1.1 · #BAA0B1

Vista Paint

Pansy Posie C-1211

ΔE 1.2 · #BBA0B1

Dulux

Melting Moment S46E3

ΔE 2.2 · #BBA2B7

Behr

Rosy Tan 130E-3

ΔE 3.7 · #C8ABBB

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 4 · #B19BB0

PPG

Lavish Lavender 1177-4

ΔE 4.7 · #C2AEC3

Sherwin-Williams

Obi Lilac SW6556

ΔE 4.8 · #B0A3B6

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 2072-50

ΔE 5.1 · #BEACC3

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 7 · #CAB6C9

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 9.3 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 11.9 · #A6ACB8

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 12.2 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 14.7 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 16.1 · #B7B1DC

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

#BCA3B4

#A3BDAB

Analogous

#B8A3BD

#BCA3B4

#BDA3A8

Triadic

#BCA3B4

#B5BDA3

#A3B5BD

Split-Complementary

#BCA3B4

#A8BDA3

#A3BDB8

Tetradic

#BCA3B4

#BDB8A3

#A3BDAB

#A3A8BD

Monochromatic

#735469

#9C7791

#BCA3B4

#DDD0D9

#F4F0F3

Rectangle

#BCA3B4

#BDABA3

#A3BDAB

#A3B5BD

Compound

#BCA3B4

#BDA3A8

#A3BDAB

#A3BDB8

Variations

Lighter

#CAB6C3

#D6C9D2

#E6E0E4

Darker

#A07A94

#725067

#432E3C

Saturation

#B4ACB1

#BDA3B5

#DE82C1

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

2.32:1

Fail

vs Black

9.04:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BCA3B4

#ACAEB4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BCA3B4

#A8A8B2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BCA3B4

#BAA6A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pansy Posie 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

#CCA7A2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BCA3B4

Daylight 5500K

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

#BAACC6

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.

#7BB08C

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: #BCA3B4;

CSS — background

background-color: #BCA3B4;

CSS Variable

--color-pansy-posie: #BCA3B4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pansy-posie': '#BCA3B4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BCA3B4] text-[#BCA3B4]

SCSS

$pansy-posie: #BCA3B4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BCA3B4?

#BCA3B4 is Pansy Posie, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #BCA3B4 warm or cool?

Pansy Posie reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pansy Posie?

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

What colors pair well with Pansy Posie?

Pansy Posie 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 Pansy Posie?

You can download Pansy Posie 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 Pansy Posie?

The hex code is #BCA3B4. In RGB it's 188, 163, 180, and in HSL it's 319°, 16%, 69%.

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