PURPLES

Purple Essence

#C2B1C8

RGB 194, 177, 200 · HSL 284°, 17%, 74% · CMYK 3, 12, 0, 22

Purple Essence is #C2B1C8 in HEX — rgb(194, 177, 200), hsl(284°, 17%, 74%), cmyk(3%, 12%, 0%, 22%).

Purple Essence pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 284°, 17%, 74%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C2B1C8

RGB194, 177, 200

HSL284°, 17%, 74%

HSV284°, 12%, 78%

CMYK3, 12, 0, 22

Decimal12759496

CSS RGBrgb(194, 177, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(284, 17%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Purple Essence 1176-4

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 2072-50

ΔE 1.8 · #BEACC3

Kilz

Silk Scarf RA220-02

ΔE 2 · #BEB0CA

Dulux

Classic Lavender S49C2

ΔE 2.1 · #C5B6CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Heather Feather 1198

ΔE 2.2 · #C3ADC5

Vista Paint

Heather Feather C-1197

ΔE 2.4 · #C2ACC3

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 3.1 · #CAB6C9

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Purple DE5954

ΔE 3.7 · #C8BAD4

Valspar

Classic Lilac 1002-5C

ΔE 4 · #B9A6BC

Behr

Dark Lilac 100F-4

ΔE 4.1 · #B5A8BD

Sherwin-Williams

Magical SW6829

ΔE 5.4 · #C0AFD0

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 11.1 · #A6ACB8

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 11.4 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 12.5 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 13.4 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 13.5 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#C2B1C8

#B7C8B1

Analogous

#B7B1C8

#C2B1C8

#C8B1C3

Triadic

#C2B1C8

#C8C2B1

#B1C8C2

Split-Complementary

#C2B1C8

#C3C8B1

#B1C8B7

Tetradic

#C2B1C8

#C8B7B1

#B7C8B1

#B1C3C8

Monochromatic

#795D83

#9F85A8

#C2B1C8

#E5DEE8

#F3F0F4

Rectangle

#C2B1C8

#C8B1B7

#B7C8B1

#B1C8C2

Compound

#C2B1C8

#C8B1C3

#B7C8B1

#B1C8B7

Variations

Lighter

#CEC1D3

#DAD1DD

#E9E5EB

Darker

#A084AA

#71547B

#423148

Saturation

#BEB9C0

#C2B1C8

#CF96E3

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

2.02:1

Fail

vs Black

10.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2B1C8

#B5B9C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2B1C8

#B4B4C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2B1C8

#C0B5B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Essence 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

#D1B1B1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2B1C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEB6D5

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.

#95B889

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: #C2B1C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2B1C8;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-essence: #C2B1C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-essence': '#C2B1C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2B1C8] text-[#C2B1C8]

SCSS

$purple-essence: #C2B1C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2B1C8?

#C2B1C8 is Purple Essence, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C2B1C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Essence?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Essence?

Purple Essence 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 Essence?

You can download Purple Essence 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 Essence?

The hex code is #C2B1C8. In RGB it's 194, 177, 200, and in HSL it's 284°, 17%, 74%.

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