PURPLES

Bright Lavender

#BF94E4

RGB 191, 148, 228 · HSL 272°, 60%, 74% · CMYK 16, 35, 0, 11

Bright Lavender is #BF94E4 in HEX — rgb(191, 148, 228), hsl(272°, 60%, 74%), cmyk(16%, 35%, 0%, 11%).

Bright Lavender pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 272°, 60%, 74%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#BF94E4

RGB191, 148, 228

HSL272°, 60%, 74%

HSV272°, 35%, 89%

CMYK16, 35, 0, 11

Decimal12555492

CSS RGBrgb(191, 148, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(272, 60%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Cherished M110-4

ΔE 2.7 · #B992DE

Dunn-Edwards

Amethyst Show DE5990

ΔE 13 · #BD97CF

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

ΔE 13.4 · #B48AC2

Hallman-Lindsay

Cut Velvet 1192

ΔE 13.9 · #B391C8

Vista Paint

Cut Velvet C-1191

ΔE 14 · #B18FC6

Dulux

Playtime S45H5

ΔE 14.7 · #A686BE

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 14.9 · #A381BA

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 16 · #9B81BA

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 19.2 · #B38BB8

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 20.9 · #A18AB7

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 22.5 · #776BAB

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 24.9 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 33.1 · #4A72B0

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 35.6 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 36 · #2D61AD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 40 · #E3DBF2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

#BF94E4

#BAE495

Analogous

#9895E4

#BF94E4

#E495E2

Triadic

#BF94E4

#E4BF95

#95E4BF

Split-Complementary

#BF94E4

#E2E495

#95E498

Tetradic

#BF94E4

#E49895

#BAE495

#95E2E4

Monochromatic

#752DB4

#9B58D5

#BF94E4

#E4D2F4

#F3EBFA

Rectangle

#BF94E4

#E495BA

#BAE495

#95E4BF

Compound

#BF94E4

#E495E2

#BAE495

#95E498

Variations

Lighter

#CCAAEA

#D9C3EC

#E8DEF2

Darker

#9B55D9

#6C23AC

#3F1366

Saturation

#BDB1C9

#BF95E4

#C088F2

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

2.45:1

Fail

vs Black

8.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BF94E4

#9AADE4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BF94E4

#9C9CDC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BF94E4

#B7A59D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Bright Lavender 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

#CF9CC6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BF94E4

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCA1EA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE8ED

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.

#9DD170

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: #BF94E4;

CSS — background

background-color: #BF94E4;

CSS Variable

--color-bright-lavender: #BF94E4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bright-lavender': '#BF94E4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BF94E4] text-[#BF94E4]

SCSS

$bright-lavender: #BF94E4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BF94E4?

#BF94E4 is Bright Lavender, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #BF94E4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bright Lavender?

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

What colors pair well with Bright Lavender?

Bright Lavender 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 Bright Lavender?

You can download Bright Lavender 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 Bright Lavender?

The hex code is #BF94E4. In RGB it's 191, 148, 228, and in HSL it's 272°, 60%, 74%.

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