PURPLES

Mazzy Star

#BF5BB0

RGB 191, 91, 176 · HSL 309°, 44%, 55% · CMYK 0, 52, 8, 25

Mazzy Star is #BF5BB0 in HEX — rgb(191, 91, 176), hsl(309°, 44%, 55%), cmyk(0%, 52%, 8%, 25%).

Mazzy Star pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 309°, 44%, 55%. 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#BF5BB0

RGB191, 91, 176

HSL309°, 44%, 55%

HSV309°, 52%, 75%

CMYK0, 52, 8, 25

Decimal12540848

CSS RGBrgb(191, 91, 176)

CSS HSLhsl(309, 44%, 55%)

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Hallman-Lindsay

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Dunn-Edwards

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ΔE 14.8 · #B35E97

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 17.8 · #D26EA4

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2077-40

ΔE 18.3 · #DC7CB5

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 19.5 · #C37CB3

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 20.8 · #A03472

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 21.1 · #B54D7F

Kilz

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ΔE 21.2 · #C9709E

IKEA

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ΔE 23.6 · #C6628C

Colorhouse

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Kobra

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Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 34.9 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

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ΔE 44.9 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

22/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#BF5BB0

#5ABF69

Analogous

#9B5ABF

#BF5BB0

#BF5A7D

Triadic

#BF5BB0

#B0BF5A

#5AB0BF

Split-Complementary

#BF5BB0

#7DBF5A

#5ABF9B

Tetradic

#BF5BB0

#BF9B5A

#5ABF69

#5A7DBF

Monochromatic

#5C2453

#933985

#BF5BB0

#D491CA

#EAC8E5

Rectangle

#BF5BB0

#BF695A

#5ABF69

#5AB0BF

Compound

#BF5BB0

#BF5A7D

#5ABF69

#5ABF9B

Variations

Lighter

#CC7BBF

#D4A0CC

#E3CADF

Darker

#A43C94

#722867

#44163D

Saturation

#9B7D97

#BF5AB0

#DF3AC6

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

3.93:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.34:1

Deuteranopia

#BF5BB0

#858FAF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BF5BB0

#7474A8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BF5BB0

#B8716C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Mazzy Star 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

#CF719F

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BF5BB0

Daylight 5500K

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

#BC76C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#4BA458

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: #BF5BB0;

CSS — background

background-color: #BF5BB0;

CSS Variable

--color-mazzy-star: #BF5BB0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mazzy-star': '#BF5BB0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BF5BB0] text-[#BF5BB0]

SCSS

$mazzy-star: #BF5BB0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BF5BB0?

#BF5BB0 is Mazzy Star, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #BF5BB0 warm or cool?

Mazzy Star reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mazzy Star?

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

What colors pair well with Mazzy Star?

Mazzy Star 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 Mazzy Star?

You can download Mazzy Star 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 Mazzy Star?

The hex code is #BF5BB0. In RGB it's 191, 91, 176, and in HSL it's 309°, 44%, 55%.

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