PURPLES

Fancy Pansy

#BEACCC

RGB 190, 172, 204 · HSL 274°, 24%, 74% · CMYK 7, 16, 0, 20

Fancy Pansy is #BEACCC in HEX — rgb(190, 172, 204), hsl(274°, 24%, 74%), cmyk(7%, 16%, 0%, 20%).

Fancy Pansy pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 274°, 24%, 74%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#BEACCC

RGB190, 172, 204

HSL274°, 24%, 74%

HSV274°, 16%, 80%

CMYK7, 16, 0, 20

Decimal12496076

CSS RGBrgb(190, 172, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(274, 24%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Fancy Pansy 1001-4A

Exact match

Vista Paint

Grape's Treasure C-1233

ΔE 0.7 · #BDACCD

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape's Treasure 1234

ΔE 1.1 · #BEAECF

Sherwin-Williams

Magical SW6829

ΔE 1.2 · #C0AFD0

Behr

Midsummer Dream 690F-4

ΔE 2.6 · #B8ABC8

Dulux

Immortal S45F3

ΔE 2.7 · #BFA8CB

Kilz

Candied Hearts RA180-01

ΔE 3.1 · #C2ACD1

PPG

Windsor Purple 1249-4

ΔE 3.4 · #C9AFD0

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 1404

ΔE 4 · #B3ABC9

Dunn-Edwards

Tinted Iris DE5961

ΔE 4.1 · #C4B7D8

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 7.3 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 7.9 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 14.3 · #A6ACB8

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 16.3 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 16.6 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 17.2 · #E3DBF2

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

#BEACCC

#BBCDAD

Analogous

#AFADCD

#BEACCC

#CDADCA

Triadic

#BEACCC

#CDBFAD

#ADCDBF

Split-Complementary

#BEACCC

#CACDAD

#ADCDAF

Tetradic

#BEACCC

#CDAFAD

#BBCDAD

#ADCACD

Monochromatic

#74558B

#9A7DB0

#BEACCC

#E4DCEA

#F3EFF5

Rectangle

#BEACCC

#CDADBB

#BBCDAD

#ADCDBF

Compound

#BEACCC

#CDADCA

#BBCDAD

#ADCDAF

Variations

Lighter

#CCBDD7

#D8CFDF

#E8E4EC

Darker

#9A7DB1

#6B4C83

#3F2C4D

Saturation

#BDB8C1

#BFADCD

#C294E6

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

2.11:1

Fail

vs Black

9.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BEACCC

#AFB5CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BEACCC

#AFAFC8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BEACCC

#BBB2AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Fancy Pansy 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

#CEAEB4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BEACCC

Daylight 5500K

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

#BBB3D8

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9DB889

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: #BEACCC;

CSS — background

background-color: #BEACCC;

CSS Variable

--color-fancy-pansy: #BEACCC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fancy-pansy': '#BEACCC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BEACCC] text-[#BEACCC]

SCSS

$fancy-pansy: #BEACCC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BEACCC?

#BEACCC is Fancy Pansy, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #BEACCC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fancy Pansy?

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

What colors pair well with Fancy Pansy?

Fancy Pansy 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 Fancy Pansy?

You can download Fancy Pansy 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 Fancy Pansy?

The hex code is #BEACCC. In RGB it's 190, 172, 204, and in HSL it's 274°, 24%, 74%.

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