PURPLES

Violaceous

#BF8FC4

RGB 191, 143, 196 · HSL 294°, 31%, 66% · CMYK 3, 27, 0, 23

Violaceous is #BF8FC4 in HEX — rgb(191, 143, 196), hsl(294°, 31%, 66%), cmyk(3%, 27%, 0%, 23%).

Violaceous pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 294°, 31%, 66%. 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#BF8FC4

RGB191, 143, 196

HSL294°, 31%, 66%

HSV294°, 27%, 77%

CMYK3, 27, 0, 23

Decimal12554180

CSS RGBrgb(191, 143, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(294, 31%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Rose Souvenir C-1177

ΔE 0.9 · #C08EC4

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Souvenir 1178

ΔE 0.9 · #C290C5

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

ΔE 3.7 · #B48AC2

Dunn-Edwards

Amethyst Show DE5990

ΔE 4.6 · #BD97CF

Valspar

Berries Galore 4001-10B

ΔE 4.6 · #B283B8

Behr

Birthday Candle 100C-3

ΔE 5.2 · #D09BD0

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 5.6 · #B38BB8

Dulux

Prestige Rose S49F5

ΔE 6.3 · #B587B2

Benjamin Moore

Lilac 2074-40

ΔE 7.9 · #C381B5

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 10.8 · #A18AB7

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 14.2 · #9B8CB5

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 17.3 · #8673A1

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 21.5 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 22.8 · #935E7C

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 28.8 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 31.4 · #F1A1A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

#BF8FC4

#93C38D

Analogous

#A38DC3

#BF8FC4

#C38DAE

Triadic

#BF8FC4

#C3BE8D

#8DC3BE

Split-Complementary

#BF8FC4

#AEC38D

#8DC3A3

Tetradic

#BF8FC4

#C3A38D

#93C38D

#8DAEC3

Monochromatic

#733F78

#A15BA9

#BF8FC4

#DBC0DE

#F5EEF6

Rectangle

#BF8FC4

#C38D93

#93C38D

#8DC3BE

Compound

#BF8FC4

#C38DAE

#93C38D

#8DC3A3

Variations

Lighter

#CBA4CF

#D6BDD9

#E6DAE7

Darker

#A65FAE

#763D7C

#452349

Saturation

#AFA0B0

#BE8DC3

#D670E1

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

2.64:1

Fail

vs Black

7.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BF8FC4

#9DA6C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BF8FC4

#9999BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BF8FC4

#BA9A96

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Violaceous 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

#CF98AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BF8FC4

Daylight 5500K

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

#BC9DD2

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.

#77AD72

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: #BF8FC4;

CSS — background

background-color: #BF8FC4;

CSS Variable

--color-violaceous: #BF8FC4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violaceous': '#BF8FC4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BF8FC4] text-[#BF8FC4]

SCSS

$violaceous: #BF8FC4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BF8FC4?

#BF8FC4 is Violaceous, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #BF8FC4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violaceous?

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

What colors pair well with Violaceous?

Violaceous 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 Violaceous?

You can download Violaceous 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 Violaceous?

The hex code is #BF8FC4. In RGB it's 191, 143, 196, and in HSL it's 294°, 31%, 66%.

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