REDS

Violet Ice

#C0A9AD

RGB 192, 169, 173 · HSL 350°, 15%, 71% · CMYK 0, 12, 10, 25

Violet Ice is #C0A9AD in HEX — rgb(192, 169, 173), hsl(350°, 15%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 10%, 25%).

Violet Ice pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 350°, 15%, 71%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#C0A9AD

RGB192, 169, 173

HSL350°, 15%, 71%

HSV350°, 12%, 75%

CMYK0, 12, 10, 25

Decimal12626349

CSS RGBrgb(192, 169, 173)

CSS HSLhsl(350, 15%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Magic 1250

ΔE 1.7 · #BEA8A9

Dulux

Pale Poppy S01C2

ΔE 1.7 · #BCA8AE

Dunn-Edwards

Magical Mauve DE6011

ΔE 2.4 · #BAA3A9

Behr

Versailles Rose MQ1-45

ΔE 2.9 · #C2ACAB

Valspar

Bedroom Plum 1004-8A

ΔE 3.2 · #BDA4AD

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 3.5 · #C2ADAB

Hallman-Lindsay

Desire? 1219

ΔE 4.1 · #C4ADB8

Sherwin-Williams

Intuitive SW6017

ΔE 4.1 · #B3A3A5

Vista Paint

Desire√© C-1218

ΔE 4.1 · #C4ADB8

PPG

Jack Rabbit 1014-4

ΔE 5 · #C0B2B1

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 5.1 · #C7A4A6

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 5.5 · #B8A7A2

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 6.7 · #B6A39C

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 9.7 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 10.2 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.9 · #CDCECD

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C0A9AD

#AAC0BC

Analogous

#C0AAB9

#C0A9AD

#C0B1AA

Triadic

#C0A9AD

#AEC0AA

#AAAEC0

Split-Complementary

#C0A9AD

#AAC0B1

#AAB9C0

Tetradic

#C0A9AD

#B9C0AA

#AAC0BC

#B1AAC0

Monochromatic

#78595E

#A07E84

#C0A9AD

#E1D6D8

#F4F0F1

Rectangle

#C0A9AD

#C0BCAA

#AAC0BC

#AAAEC0

Compound

#C0A9AD

#C0B1AA

#AAC0BC

#AAB9C0

Variations

Lighter

#CDBBBE

#D8CDCF

#E8E2E3

Darker

#A27F85

#745359

#443033

Saturation

#B8B2B3

#C0AAAE

#E08B99

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.21:1

Fail

vs Black

9.52:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C0A9AD

#B3B2AD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0A9AD

#ADADAC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0A9AD

#BFAAAB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Violet Ice carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#CFAB9D

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0A9AD

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDB0C1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#81B3AB

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: #C0A9AD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0A9AD;

CSS Variable

--color-violet-ice: #C0A9AD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet-ice': '#C0A9AD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0A9AD] text-[#C0A9AD]

SCSS

$violet-ice: #C0A9AD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0A9AD?

#C0A9AD is Violet Ice, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #C0A9AD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violet Ice?

Violet Ice works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Violet Ice?

Violet Ice pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Violet Ice?

You can download Violet Ice 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 Violet Ice?

The hex code is #C0A9AD. In RGB it's 192, 169, 173, and in HSL it's 350°, 15%, 71%.

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