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Lavender Quartz

#BD88AB

RGB 189, 136, 171 · HSL 320°, 29%, 64% · CMYK 0, 28, 10, 26

Lavender Quartz is #BD88AB in HEX — rgb(189, 136, 171), hsl(320°, 29%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 10%, 26%).

Lavender Quartz pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 320°, 29%, 64%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#BD88AB

RGB189, 136, 171

HSL320°, 29%, 64%

HSV320°, 28%, 74%

CMYK0, 28, 10, 26

Decimal12421291

CSS RGBrgb(189, 136, 171)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 29%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Quartz 1170

Exact match

Vista Paint

Lavender Quartz C-1169

ΔE 0.7 · #BC87AB

Behr

Cherry Juice S130-4

ΔE 2.4 · #BB88AF

Kilz

Berry Punch RA150-01

ΔE 2.4 · #C08EB2

Dulux

Bonny Belle S47G4

ΔE 3.4 · #C58EAD

PPG

Mauve Magic 1180-5

ΔE 4 · #BF91B2

Benjamin Moore

Victorian 1370

ΔE 4.8 · #BE91AF

Valspar

So Long Shadow 1004-3B

ΔE 6 · #B2789A

Dunn-Edwards

Exotic Lilac DE5017

ΔE 7.3 · #D198B5

Sherwin-Williams

Baroness SW6837

ΔE 7.9 · #A785A7

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 10.5 · #BF7595

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 11.5 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 11.7 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 15.5 · #E2A3B3

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 23.5 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 26.6 · #B6A39C

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

#BD88AB

#89BE9A

Analogous

#B589BE

#BD88AB

#BE8991

Triadic

#BD88AB

#ACBE89

#89ACBE

Split-Complementary

#BD88AB

#91BE89

#89BEB5

Tetradic

#BD88AB

#BEB589

#89BE9A

#8991BE

Monochromatic

#703E5F

#A15989

#BD88AB

#D9BACF

#F4EBF1

Rectangle

#BD88AB

#BE9A89

#89BE9A

#89ACBE

Compound

#BD88AB

#BE8991

#89BE9A

#89BEB5

Variations

Lighter

#CBA0BD

#D5BACC

#E5D8E1

Darker

#A85D8F

#763D63

#46233A

Saturation

#AB9BA6

#BE89AC

#DE68B7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.89:1

Fail

vs Black

7.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BD88AB

#9DA0AA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BD88AB

#9393A7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BD88AB

#BA908E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Lavender Quartz strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#CD939B

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BD88AB

Daylight 5500K

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

#BA98C0

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.

#6EA881

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: #BD88AB;

CSS — background

background-color: #BD88AB;

CSS Variable

--color-lavender-quartz: #BD88AB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lavender-quartz': '#BD88AB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BD88AB] text-[#BD88AB]

SCSS

$lavender-quartz: #BD88AB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BD88AB?

#BD88AB is Lavender Quartz, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #BD88AB warm or cool?

Lavender Quartz reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lavender Quartz?

Lavender Quartz works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Lavender Quartz?

Lavender Quartz pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Lavender Quartz?

You can download Lavender Quartz 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 Lavender Quartz?

The hex code is #BD88AB. In RGB it's 189, 136, 171, and in HSL it's 320°, 29%, 64%.

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