PURPLES

Purple

#C280BA

RGB 194, 128, 186 · HSL 307°, 35%, 63% · CMYK 0, 34, 4, 24

Purple is #C280BA in HEX — rgb(194, 128, 186), hsl(307°, 35%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 4%, 24%).

Purple pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 307°, 35%, 63%. 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#C280BA

RGB194, 128, 186

HSL307°, 35%, 63%

HSV307°, 34%, 76%

CMYK0, 34, 4, 24

Decimal12746938

CSS RGBrgb(194, 128, 186)

CSS HSLhsl(307, 35%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 2.9 · #C37CB3

Dunn-Edwards

Lavender Sweater DE5998

ΔE 3.2 · #BD83BE

Benjamin Moore

Lilac 2074-40

ΔE 3.3 · #C381B5

Behr

Berry Blush BIC-19

ΔE 4.2 · #B577B3

Vista Paint

Happy Hyacinth K-1

ΔE 5 · #B376B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonlight Melody 1179

ΔE 6.2 · #AF73B0

Dulux

True Pink S49H5

ΔE 6.7 · #D687BE

Valspar

Berries Galore 4001-10B

ΔE 7.5 · #B283B8

Kilz

Favorite Things RA160-02

ΔE 8.8 · #AF78A5

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 15.7 · #BF7595

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 17.2 · #A18AB7

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 19.8 · #C6628C

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 20.1 · #924E7D

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 20.8 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 27.7 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 36.3 · #8FA4BF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

30/100

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 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

#C280BA

#80C287

Analogous

#A880C2

#C280BA

#C28099

Triadic

#C280BA

#BAC280

#80BAC2

Split-Complementary

#C280BA

#99C280

#80C2A8

Tetradic

#C280BA

#C2A880

#80C287

#8099C2

Monochromatic

#72376B

#A5509B

#C280BA

#DBB3D6

#F3E7F2

Rectangle

#C280BA

#C28780

#80C287

#80BAC2

Compound

#C280BA

#C28099

#80C287

#80C2A8

Variations

Lighter

#CE99C8

#D7B6D3

#E6D6E4

Darker

#AF52A4

#7A3672

#481F43

Saturation

#AB97A8

#C280BA

#E061D1

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

2.96:1

Fail

vs Black

7.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C280BA

#98A0B9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C280BA

#8E8EB4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C280BA

#BD8D89

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

#D18DA7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C280BA

Daylight 5500K

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

#BE92CB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

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.

#65AC6E

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: #C280BA;

CSS — background

background-color: #C280BA;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #C280BA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#C280BA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C280BA] text-[#C280BA]

SCSS

$purple: #C280BA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C280BA?

#C280BA is Purple, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #C280BA warm or cool?

Purple reads warm, 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 #C280BA. In RGB it's 194, 128, 186, and in HSL it's 307°, 35%, 63%.

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