PURPLES

Perfume

#C2A9DB

RGB 194, 169, 219 · HSL 270°, 41%, 76% · CMYK 11, 23, 0, 14

Perfume is #C2A9DB in HEX — rgb(194, 169, 219), hsl(270°, 41%, 76%), cmyk(11%, 23%, 0%, 14%).

Perfume pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 41%, 76%. 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#C2A9DB

RGB194, 169, 219

HSL270°, 41%, 76%

HSV270°, 23%, 86%

CMYK11, 23, 0, 14

Decimal12757467

CSS RGBrgb(194, 169, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 41%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Premiere DE5969

ΔE 3.3 · #B9A0D2

Valspar

Purple Gala 4002-10A

ΔE 3.3 · #C0A2D1

Vista Paint

Purple Possibility K-27

ΔE 3.9 · #BAAAD8

Behr

Purple Gladiola MQ4-59

ΔE 3.9 · #BFA8D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape Illusion 1241

ΔE 4.6 · #B4A6D5

Dulux

Elusive Blossom S45H4

ΔE 5.1 · #B69BCC

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 2071-50

ΔE 5.2 · #C0AED8

PPG

Puturple 1248-5

ΔE 7 · #ADA2CE

Kilz

Candied Hearts RA180-01

ΔE 7.1 · #C2ACD1

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 7.9 · #B7B1DC

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Frappé SW9068

ΔE 8.3 · #B3A1C6

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 17.2 · #CAB6C9

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 21.2 · #8673A1

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 21.4 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 22.8 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 24.7 · #A1B8CA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#C2A9DB

#C2DBA9

Analogous

#A9A9DB

#C2A9DB

#DBA9DB

Triadic

#C2A9DB

#DBC2A9

#A9DBC2

Split-Complementary

#C2A9DB

#DBDBA9

#A9DBA9

Tetradic

#C2A9DB

#DBA9A9

#C2DBA9

#A9DBDB

Monochromatic

#7545A5

#9C73C4

#C2A9DB

#E8DFF1

#F2EDF7

Rectangle

#C2A9DB

#DBA9C2

#C2DBA9

#A9DBC2

Compound

#C2A9DB

#DBA9DB

#C2DBA9

#A9DBA9

Variations

Lighter

#CEBAE2

#DACDE7

#EAE3F0

Darker

#9B70C6

#6B3B9B

#3E215B

Saturation

#C2BAC9

#C2A9DB

#C297ED

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

9.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2A9DB

#ACB7DB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2A9DB

#AEAED5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2A9DB

#BDB3AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Perfume 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

#D1ABBF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2A9DB

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEB0E4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#A5C485

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: #C2A9DB;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2A9DB;

CSS Variable

--color-perfume: #C2A9DB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'perfume': '#C2A9DB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2A9DB] text-[#C2A9DB]

SCSS

$perfume: #C2A9DB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2A9DB?

#C2A9DB is Perfume, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C2A9DB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Perfume?

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

What colors pair well with Perfume?

Perfume 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 Perfume?

You can download Perfume 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 Perfume?

The hex code is #C2A9DB. In RGB it's 194, 169, 219, and in HSL it's 270°, 41%, 76%.

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