PURPLES

Orchid Petal

#BFB4CB

RGB 191, 180, 203 · HSL 269°, 18%, 75% · CMYK 6, 11, 0, 20

Orchid Petal is #BFB4CB in HEX — rgb(191, 180, 203), hsl(269°, 18%, 75%), cmyk(6%, 11%, 0%, 20%).

Orchid Petal pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 269°, 18%, 75%. 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#BFB4CB

RGB191, 180, 203

HSL269°, 18%, 75%

HSV269°, 11%, 80%

CMYK6, 11, 0, 20

Decimal12563659

CSS RGBrgb(191, 180, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(269, 18%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Decency S44D2

ΔE 1.3 · #BEB5CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Violet Beauty 1296

ΔE 1.7 · #BAB3CB

Vista Paint

Violet Beauty C-1295

ΔE 1.8 · #B9B1C7

PPG

Purple Essence 1176-4

ΔE 2.3 · #C2B1C8

Kilz

Silk Scarf RA220-02

ΔE 2.3 · #BEB0CA

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Purple DE5954

ΔE 3.1 · #C8BAD4

Behr

Silverberry 670F-4

ΔE 3.4 · #B6B4CD

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 2072-50

ΔE 3.5 · #BEACC3

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 4.2 · #CAB6C9

Valspar

Orchid House 1001-6A

ΔE 4.5 · #BEB1D0

Sherwin-Williams

Wisteria SW6822

ΔE 4.9 · #BDB4D4

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 9.8 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 11 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 11.5 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 12.7 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 12.9 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#BFB4CB

#C0CBB4

Analogous

#B4B4CB

#BFB4CB

#CAB4CB

Triadic

#BFB4CB

#CBBFB4

#B4CBBF

Split-Complementary

#BFB4CB

#CBCAB4

#B4CBB4

Tetradic

#BFB4CB

#CBB4B4

#C0CBB4

#B4CBCA

Monochromatic

#725E87

#9887AB

#BFB4CB

#E5E1EA

#F2F0F5

Rectangle

#BFB4CB

#CBB4C0

#C0CBB4

#B4CBBF

Compound

#BFB4CB

#CAB4CB

#C0CBB4

#B4CBB4

Variations

Lighter

#CCC3D5

#D9D3DF

#E9E6EB

Darker

#9886AC

#68547E

#3D314A

Saturation

#BFBCC3

#BFB4CB

#BE9AE5

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

1.98:1

Fail

vs Black

10.61:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFB4CB

#B5BACB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFB4CB

#B6B6C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFB4CB

#BDB8B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Orchid Petal 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

#CFB4B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFB4CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCB9D8

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A3BA8B

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: #BFB4CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFB4CB;

CSS Variable

--color-orchid-petal: #BFB4CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchid-petal': '#BFB4CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFB4CB] text-[#BFB4CB]

SCSS

$orchid-petal: #BFB4CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFB4CB?

#BFB4CB is Orchid Petal, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #BFB4CB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orchid Petal?

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

What colors pair well with Orchid Petal?

Orchid Petal 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 Orchid Petal?

You can download Orchid Petal 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 Orchid Petal?

The hex code is #BFB4CB. In RGB it's 191, 180, 203, and in HSL it's 269°, 18%, 75%.

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