PURPLES
Purple Sand
#C2B2F0
Purple Sand is #C2B2F0 in HEX — rgb(194, 178, 240), hsl(255°, 67%, 82%), cmyk(19%, 26%, 0%, 6%).
Purple Sand pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 255°, 67%, 82%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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
Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands
Behr
Grape Hyacinth M560-3
Vista Paint
Purple Possibility K-27
Dunn-Edwards
Simply Violet DE5941
Hallman-Lindsay
Grape Illusion 1241
Valspar
Purple Gala 4002-10A
Benjamin Moore
Amethyst 2071-50
Dulux
Elusive Blossom S45H4
Kobra
Violet 23
PPG
Puturple 1248-5
Kilz
Candied Hearts RA180-01
Sherwin-Williams
Berry Frappé SW9068
IKEA
IKEA087 87
Dutch Boy
Celestial Horizon DCP-0589
RAL
Pearl Violet 4011
Colorhouse
Sprout .07 Sprout-07
Farrow & Ball
Lulworth Blue 89
Light Reflectance & Undertone
Light Reflectance Value (LRV)
50/100
Light
Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.
Undertone
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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Rectangle
Compound
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
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)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Color Psychology
Sophisticated · Imaginative
Purple Sand 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.
How it looks under different light
Pairs With
Paint Info
Brand · Product Line
Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior
Recommended Finishes
Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)
Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.
Best Surfaces
Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.
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
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C2B2F0?
#C2B2F0 is Purple Sand, a soft purple with a cool undertone.
Is #C2B2F0 warm or cool?
Purple Sand reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Purple Sand?
Purple Sand works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.
What colors pair well with Purple Sand?
Purple Sand 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 Sand?
You can download Purple Sand 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 Sand?
The hex code is #C2B2F0. In RGB it's 194, 178, 240, and in HSL it's 255°, 67%, 82%.
