PURPLES

Purple

#C18FF0

RGB 193, 143, 240 · HSL 271°, 76%, 75% · CMYK 20, 40, 0, 6

Purple is #C18FF0 in HEX — rgb(193, 143, 240), hsl(271°, 76%, 75%), cmyk(20%, 40%, 0%, 6%).

Purple pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 271°, 76%, 75%. 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#C18FF0

RGB193, 143, 240

HSL271°, 76%, 75%

HSV271°, 40%, 94%

CMYK20, 40, 0, 6

Decimal12685296

CSS RGBrgb(193, 143, 240)

CSS HSLhsl(271, 76%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lovers Knot P100-4

ΔE 4.8 · #C89CFF

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Pride DE5991

ΔE 20 · #A274B5

Vista Paint

Happy Hyacinth K-1

ΔE 21.7 · #B376B3

PPG

Bell Heather 1250-6

ΔE 22.1 · #A475B1

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonlight Melody 1179

ΔE 22.1 · #AF73B0

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 23 · #A381BA

Dulux

Purple Joy SB8H3

ΔE 23.2 · #9D74AF

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 24 · #9B81BA

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 27.3 · #776BAB

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 28.2 · #B38BB8

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 29.8 · #A18AB7

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 32.3 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 37.9 · #4A72B0

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 38.2 · #2D61AD

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 42.9 · #1F4992

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 43.1 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

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

#C18FF0

#BEF08F

Analogous

#908FF0

#C18FF0

#F08FEE

Triadic

#C18FF0

#F0C18F

#8FF0C1

Split-Complementary

#C18FF0

#EEF08F

#8FF090

Tetradic

#C18FF0

#F0908F

#BEF08F

#8FEEF0

Monochromatic

#761CCA

#9C4BE7

#C18FF0

#E6D2F9

#F3E9FC

Rectangle

#C18FF0

#F08FBE

#BEF08F

#8FF0C1

Compound

#C18FF0

#F08FEE

#BEF08F

#8FF090

Variations

Lighter

#CDA5F3

#DAC0F1

#E9DDF5

Darker

#9C48EA

#6C11C1

#3F0873

Saturation

#C0B1CE

#C18FF0

#C187F7

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

2.48:1

Fail

vs Black

8.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C18FF0

#94ADF0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C18FF0

#9999E6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C18FF0

#B8A59B

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple 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

#D098CF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C18FF0

Daylight 5500K

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

#BD9DF3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE8ED

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.

#A1DE67

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: #C18FF0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C18FF0;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #C18FF0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#C18FF0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C18FF0] text-[#C18FF0]

SCSS

$purple: #C18FF0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C18FF0?

#C18FF0 is Purple, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C18FF0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple 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 Purple?

You can download Purple 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 Purple?

The hex code is #C18FF0. In RGB it's 193, 143, 240, and in HSL it's 271°, 76%, 75%.

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