PURPLES

Bff

#DBB0D3

RGB 219, 176, 211 · HSL 311°, 37%, 77% · CMYK 0, 20, 4, 14

Bff is #DBB0D3 in HEX — rgb(219, 176, 211), hsl(311°, 37%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 4%, 14%).

Bff pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 311°, 37%, 77%. 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#DBB0D3

RGB219, 176, 211

HSL311°, 37%, 77%

HSV311°, 20%, 86%

CMYK0, 20, 4, 14

Decimal14397651

CSS RGBrgb(219, 176, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(311, 37%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ballet Rose S130-3

ΔE 2.3 · #D5AACC

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2074-50

ΔE 2.8 · #DDADD4

Dulux

Pink Beads S49G2

ΔE 4.2 · #E9BADD

Vista Paint

Rosy Cheeks C-1176

ΔE 4.3 · #E6BCDE

Dunn-Edwards

Sweetie Pie DE6003

ΔE 4.3 · #E1BBDB

Valspar

Plink 4001-10A

ΔE 4.6 · #D0AAD3

Hallman-Lindsay

Rosy Cheeks 1177

ΔE 4.6 · #E7BDE0

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 5.1 · #CBACD0

PPG

Sea Lavender 1250-4

ΔE 5.4 · #CFB1D8

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 7.2 · #CAB2D2

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 11.9 · #CAB6C9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 14.2 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 18.6 · #C7A4A6

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 18.9 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 19.3 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 21.5 · #A47D90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#DBB0D3

#AFDAB7

Analogous

#CCAFDA

#DBB0D3

#DAAFBC

Triadic

#DBB0D3

#D2DAAF

#AFD2DA

Split-Complementary

#DBB0D3

#BCDAAF

#AFDACC

Tetradic

#DBB0D3

#DACCAF

#AFDAB7

#AFBCDA

Monochromatic

#A44C94

#C27AB5

#DBB0D3

#F2E3EF

#F7EEF5

Rectangle

#DBB0D3

#DAB7AF

#AFDAB7

#AFD2DA

Compound

#DBB0D3

#DAAFBC

#AFDAB7

#AFDACC

Variations

Lighter

#E1BFDB

#E7D1E3

#F0E5EE

Darker

#C377B5

#984088

#5A2450

Saturation

#CBBEC8

#DAAFD2

#ED9CDE

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBB0D3

#BFC3D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBB0D3

#B8B8CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBB0D3

#D7B7B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Bff 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

#E4B1B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBB0D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1B6DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#8BC395

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: #DBB0D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBB0D3;

CSS Variable

--color-bff: #DBB0D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bff': '#DBB0D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBB0D3] text-[#DBB0D3]

SCSS

$bff: #DBB0D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBB0D3?

#DBB0D3 is Bff, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #DBB0D3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bff?

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

What colors pair well with Bff?

Bff 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 Bff?

You can download Bff 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 Bff?

The hex code is #DBB0D3. In RGB it's 219, 176, 211, and in HSL it's 311°, 37%, 77%.

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