PURPLES

Magical

#C0AFD0

RGB 192, 175, 208 · HSL 271°, 26%, 75% · CMYK 8, 16, 0, 18

Magical is #C0AFD0 in HEX — rgb(192, 175, 208), hsl(271°, 26%, 75%), cmyk(8%, 16%, 0%, 18%).

Magical pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 271°, 26%, 75%. 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#C0AFD0

RGB192, 175, 208

HSL271°, 26%, 75%

HSV271°, 16%, 82%

CMYK8, 16, 0, 18

Decimal12627920

CSS RGBrgb(192, 175, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(271, 26%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Magical SW6829

Exact match

Vista Paint

Teresa's True Color K-19

ΔE 0.6 · #C2B0D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape's Treasure 1234

ΔE 0.6 · #BEAECF

Valspar

Fancy Pansy 1001-4A

ΔE 1.2 · #BEACCC

Kilz

Candied Hearts RA180-01

ΔE 2.9 · #C2ACD1

Dunn-Edwards

Tinted Iris DE5961

ΔE 3 · #C4B7D8

Dulux

Immortal S45F3

ΔE 3.2 · #BFA8CB

Behr

Midsummer Dream 690F-4

ΔE 3.2 · #B8ABC8

PPG

Windsor Purple 1249-4

ΔE 3.4 · #C9AFD0

Benjamin Moore

Heather 1396

ΔE 3.8 · #BEAED6

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 6.5 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 8 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 14.6 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 16.3 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 16.5 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 16.9 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#C0AFD0

#BFD0AF

Analogous

#AFAFD0

#C0AFD0

#D0AFCF

Triadic

#C0AFD0

#D0C0AF

#AFD0C0

Split-Complementary

#C0AFD0

#CFD0AF

#AFD0AF

Tetradic

#C0AFD0

#D0AFAF

#BFD0AF

#AFCFD0

Monochromatic

#745591

#9A7EB4

#C0AFD0

#E6DFEC

#F2EFF6

Rectangle

#C0AFD0

#D0AFBF

#BFD0AF

#AFD0C0

Compound

#C0AFD0

#D0AFCF

#BFD0AF

#AFD0AF

Variations

Lighter

#CCBFD9

#D9D0E1

#E9E5ED

Darker

#9A7DB5

#6A4B87

#3E2B4F

Saturation

#BFBAC4

#C0AFD0

#C197E7

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

2.04:1

Fail

vs Black

10.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C0AFD0

#B1B8D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C0AFD0

#B2B2CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C0AFD0

#BDB5B2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Magical 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

#CFB0B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C0AFD0

Daylight 5500K

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

#BDB5DB

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.

#A2BA8B

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: #C0AFD0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C0AFD0;

CSS Variable

--color-magical: #C0AFD0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magical': '#C0AFD0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C0AFD0] text-[#C0AFD0]

SCSS

$magical: #C0AFD0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C0AFD0?

#C0AFD0 is Magical, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C0AFD0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magical?

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

What colors pair well with Magical?

Magical 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 Magical?

You can download Magical 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 Magical?

The hex code is #C0AFD0. In RGB it's 192, 175, 208, and in HSL it's 271°, 26%, 75%.

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