PURPLES

Linnea Blossom

#C2ABC4

RGB 194, 171, 196 · HSL 295°, 17%, 72% · CMYK 1, 13, 0, 23

Linnea Blossom is #C2ABC4 in HEX — rgb(194, 171, 196), hsl(295°, 17%, 72%), cmyk(1%, 13%, 0%, 23%).

Linnea Blossom pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 295°, 17%, 72%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C2ABC4

RGB194, 171, 196

HSL295°, 17%, 72%

HSV295°, 13%, 77%

CMYK1, 13, 0, 23

Decimal12757956

CSS RGBrgb(194, 171, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(295, 17%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Heather Feather 1198

ΔE 0.9 · #C3ADC5

Vista Paint

Heather Feather C-1197

ΔE 1.2 · #C2ACC3

Dulux

Lilac Secret S49E3

ΔE 1.7 · #C1AAC6

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 2072-50

ΔE 2.1 · #BEACC3

Valspar

Violet Sweet 1003-6A

ΔE 2.5 · #C3A9C6

PPG

Lavish Lavender 1177-4

ΔE 2.6 · #C2AEC3

Kilz

Silk Scarf RA220-02

ΔE 3.6 · #BEB0CA

Sherwin-Williams

Novel Lilac SW6836

ΔE 4.2 · #C2A4C2

Behr

Midsummer Dream 690F-4

ΔE 4.3 · #B8ABC8

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 5 · #CAB6C9

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Purple DE5954

ΔE 5.9 · #C8BAD4

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 11.4 · #B7B1DC

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 13 · #A6ACB8

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 13.6 · #C7A4A6

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 14.7 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 15.7 · #CEC4C5

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 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

#C2ABC4

#ADC4AB

Analogous

#B6ABC4

#C2ABC4

#C4ABBA

Triadic

#C2ABC4

#C4C2AB

#ABC4C2

Split-Complementary

#C2ABC4

#BAC4AB

#ABC4B6

Tetradic

#C2ABC4

#C4B6AB

#ADC4AB

#ABBAC4

Monochromatic

#7A597D

#A17FA4

#C2ABC4

#E3D8E3

#F4F0F4

Rectangle

#C2ABC4

#C4ABAD

#ADC4AB

#ABC4C2

Compound

#C2ABC4

#C4ABBA

#ADC4AB

#ABC4B6

Variations

Lighter

#CEBCD0

#D9CEDA

#E8E3E9

Darker

#A380A6

#755278

#442F46

Saturation

#BBB4BB

#C2ABC4

#DA8EE1

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

2.12:1

Fail

vs Black

9.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2ABC4

#B1B6C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2ABC4

#AFAFC1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2ABC4

#BFB0AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Linnea Blossom 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

#D1ADAE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2ABC4

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEB2D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#87B583

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: #C2ABC4;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2ABC4;

CSS Variable

--color-linnea-blossom: #C2ABC4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'linnea-blossom': '#C2ABC4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2ABC4] text-[#C2ABC4]

SCSS

$linnea-blossom: #C2ABC4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2ABC4?

#C2ABC4 is Linnea Blossom, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #C2ABC4 warm or cool?

Linnea Blossom reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Linnea Blossom?

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

What colors pair well with Linnea Blossom?

Linnea Blossom 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 Linnea Blossom?

You can download Linnea Blossom 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 Linnea Blossom?

The hex code is #C2ABC4. In RGB it's 194, 171, 196, and in HSL it's 295°, 17%, 72%.

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