PURPLES

Pale Grape

#C0A2C7

RGB 192, 162, 199 · HSL 289°, 25%, 71% · CMYK 4, 19, 0, 22

Pale Grape is #C0A2C7 in HEX — rgb(192, 162, 199), hsl(289°, 25%, 71%), cmyk(4%, 19%, 0%, 22%).

Pale Grape pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 289°, 25%, 71%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C0A2C7

RGB192, 162, 199

HSL289°, 25%, 71%

HSV289°, 19%, 78%

CMYK4, 19, 0, 22

Decimal12624583

CSS RGBrgb(192, 162, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(289, 25%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Feminine Fancy S45G3

ΔE 2.5 · #C3A8CF

Vista Paint

Graceful Garden C-1183

ΔE 2.8 · #C9A6CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Graceful Garden 1184

ΔE 3.4 · #CBA9D0

Benjamin Moore

Hydrangea 1390

ΔE 3.6 · #B599BE

Behr

Decanting S120-4

ΔE 3.8 · #BEA1CD

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 3.8 · #CBACD0

Sherwin-Williams

Novel Lilac SW6836

ΔE 3.9 · #C2A4C2

Valspar

La La Love 1003-3C

ΔE 4 · #C8A0C3

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Prophet DE5983

ΔE 4.1 · #BB9ECA

PPG

Windsor Purple 1249-4

ΔE 5.1 · #C9AFD0

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 9.8 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 12.1 · #CAB6C9

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 17.2 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 19.1 · #A6ACB8

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 19.2 · #C7A4A6

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 21.7 · #E3DBF2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#C0A2C7

#A9C8A3

Analogous

#AEA3C8

#C0A2C7

#C8A3BC

Triadic

#C0A2C7

#C8C1A3

#A3C8C1

Split-Complementary

#C0A2C7

#BCC8A3

#A3C8AE

Tetradic

#C0A2C7

#C8AEA3

#A9C8A3

#A3BCC8

Monochromatic

#794E83

#A173AB

#C0A2C7

#E1D2E4

#F4EFF5

Rectangle

#C0A2C7

#C8A3A9

#A9C8A3

#A3C8C1

Compound

#C0A2C7

#C8A3BC

#A9C8A3

#A3C8AE

Variations

Lighter

#CDB5D3

#D9C9DC

#E8E1EA

Darker

#A374AE

#75487F

#44294B

Saturation

#B9B0BB

#C1A3C8

#D287E3

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

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C0A2C7

#AAB0C7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0A2C7

#A8A8C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0A2C7

#BCA9A6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pale Grape 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

#CFA6B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0A2C7

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDABD5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#8AB381

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: #C0A2C7;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0A2C7;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-grape: #C0A2C7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-grape': '#C0A2C7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0A2C7] text-[#C0A2C7]

SCSS

$pale-grape: #C0A2C7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0A2C7?

#C0A2C7 is Pale Grape, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C0A2C7 warm or cool?

Pale Grape reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pale Grape?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Grape?

Pale Grape 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 Pale Grape?

You can download Pale Grape 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 Pale Grape?

The hex code is #C0A2C7. In RGB it's 192, 162, 199, and in HSL it's 289°, 25%, 71%.

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