PURPLES

Geranium Bud

#D596FE

RGB 213, 150, 254 · HSL 276°, 98%, 79% · CMYK 16, 41, 0, 0

Geranium Bud is #D596FE in HEX — rgb(213, 150, 254), hsl(276°, 98%, 79%), cmyk(16%, 41%, 0%, 0%).

Geranium Bud pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 276°, 98%, 79%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#D596FE

RGB213, 150, 254

HSL276°, 98%, 79%

HSV276°, 41%, 100%

CMYK16, 41, 0, 0

Decimal13997822

CSS RGBrgb(213, 150, 254)

CSS HSLhsl(276, 98%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Geranium Bud 670B-4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Lavender Sweater DE5998

ΔE 24.9 · #BD83BE

Vista Paint

Happy Hyacinth K-1

ΔE 25.7 · #B376B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonlight Melody 1179

ΔE 26.3 · #AF73B0

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

ΔE 26.8 · #B48AC2

Dulux

True Pink S49H5

ΔE 27.5 · #D687BE

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 28.4 · #A381BA

Benjamin Moore

Lilac 2074-40

ΔE 28.8 · #C381B5

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 32.6 · #B38BB8

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 33.7 · #776BAB

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 35 · #A18AB7

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 38.2 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 41.9 · #C6628C

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 44.5 · #2D61AD

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 46.2 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 47.1 · #AA3E71

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#D596FE

#BFFE95

Analogous

#9F95FE

#D596FE

#FE95F3

Triadic

#D596FE

#FED495

#95FED4

Split-Complementary

#D596FE

#F3FE95

#95FE9F

Tetradic

#D596FE

#FE9F95

#BFFE95

#95F3FE

Monochromatic

#9502F7

#B549FD

#D596FE

#F3E1FF

#F5E6FF

Rectangle

#D596FE

#FE95BF

#BFFE95

#95FED4

Compound

#D596FE

#FE95F3

#BFFE95

#95FE9F

Variations

Lighter

#DDAAFE

#E4C4FA

#EFDFF9

Darker

#B443FF

#8500DE

#4D0081

Saturation

#CDBAD9

#D495FE

#D494FE

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

2.18:1

Fail

vs Black

9.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D596FE

#A1BAFE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D596FE

#A3A3F4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D596FE

#CBAEA3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Geranium Bud 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

#DF9DDA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D596FE

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCA2FE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE7EE

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.

#9EEE68

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #D596FE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D596FE;

CSS Variable

--color-geranium-bud: #D596FE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'geranium-bud': '#D596FE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D596FE] text-[#D596FE]

SCSS

$geranium-bud: #D596FE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D596FE?

#D596FE is Geranium Bud, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D596FE warm or cool?

Geranium Bud reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Geranium Bud?

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

What colors pair well with Geranium Bud?

Geranium Bud 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 Geranium Bud?

You can download Geranium Bud 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 Geranium Bud?

The hex code is #D596FE. In RGB it's 213, 150, 254, and in HSL it's 276°, 98%, 79%.

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