PURPLES

Collensia

#BDB7CD

RGB 189, 183, 205 · HSL 256°, 18%, 76% · CMYK 8, 11, 0, 20

Collensia is #BDB7CD in HEX — rgb(189, 183, 205), hsl(256°, 18%, 76%), cmyk(8%, 11%, 0%, 20%).

Collensia pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 256°, 18%, 76%. 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#BDB7CD

RGB189, 183, 205

HSL256°, 18%, 76%

HSV256°, 11%, 80%

CMYK8, 11, 0, 20

Decimal12433357

CSS RGBrgb(189, 183, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 18%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Collensia 1281

Exact match

PPG

Wild Lilac 1175-4

ΔE 0.6 · #BEB8CD

Vista Paint

Collensia C-1280

ΔE 1.1 · #BEB7CB

Dulux

Decency S44D2

ΔE 1.3 · #BEB5CA

Kilz

Boysenberry Cream RA270-01

ΔE 2.3 · #C0BDD2

Behr

Silverberry 670F-4

ΔE 2.5 · #B6B4CD

Dunn-Edwards

Winter Dusk DE5933

ΔE 2.7 · #B8B8CB

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2069-50

ΔE 3 · #B9BAD3

Valspar

Lavender Lake 4001-5C

ΔE 4.9 · #ADACC0

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 5.4 · #CAB6C9

Sherwin-Williams

Wisteria SW6822

ΔE 5.6 · #BDB4D4

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 8.7 · #A6ACB8

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 10.3 · #CCC8CE

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 11.5 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 12.2 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 12.2 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#BDB7CD

#C7CDB7

Analogous

#B7BCCD

#BDB7CD

#C8B7CD

Triadic

#BDB7CD

#CDBDB7

#B7CDBD

Split-Complementary

#BDB7CD

#CDC8B7

#BCCDB7

Tetradic

#BDB7CD

#CDB7BC

#C7CDB7

#B7CDC8

Monochromatic

#6B608A

#938AAD

#BDB7CD

#E6E4EC

#F1F0F5

Rectangle

#BDB7CD

#CDB7C7

#C7CDB7

#B7CDBD

Compound

#BDB7CD

#C8B7CD

#C7CDB7

#BCCDB7

Variations

Lighter

#CAC5D7

#D8D5E0

#E8E7EC

Darker

#9288AE

#615580

#38314B

Saturation

#C0BEC5

#BDB7CD

#B19EE6

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BDB7CD

#B6BBCE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BDB7CD

#B8B8CA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BDB7CD

#BBBBB9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Collensia 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

#CDB6B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BDB7CD

Daylight 5500K

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

#BABBD9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#AFBB8E

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: #BDB7CD;

CSS — background

background-color: #BDB7CD;

CSS Variable

--color-collensia: #BDB7CD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'collensia': '#BDB7CD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BDB7CD] text-[#BDB7CD]

SCSS

$collensia: #BDB7CD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BDB7CD?

#BDB7CD is Collensia, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #BDB7CD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Collensia?

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

What colors pair well with Collensia?

Collensia 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 Collensia?

You can download Collensia 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 Collensia?

The hex code is #BDB7CD. In RGB it's 189, 183, 205, and in HSL it's 256°, 18%, 76%.

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