PURPLES

Province

#C2BBCF

RGB 194, 187, 207 · HSL 261°, 17%, 77% · CMYK 6, 10, 0, 19

Province is #C2BBCF in HEX — rgb(194, 187, 207), hsl(261°, 17%, 77%), cmyk(6%, 10%, 0%, 19%).

Province pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 261°, 17%, 77%. 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#C2BBCF

RGB194, 187, 207

HSL261°, 17%, 77%

HSV261°, 10%, 81%

CMYK6, 10, 0, 19

Decimal12762063

CSS RGBrgb(194, 187, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(261, 17%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Province K-53

Exact match

PPG

Wild Lilac 1175-4

ΔE 1.3 · #BEB8CD

Kilz

Boysenberry Cream RA270-01

ΔE 1.6 · #C0BDD2

Hallman-Lindsay

Collensia 1281

ΔE 1.9 · #BDB7CD

Behr

Mulberry Stain N110-2

ΔE 2.1 · #C7C1D5

Dulux

Decency S44D2

ΔE 2.2 · #BEB5CA

Dunn-Edwards

Winter Dusk DE5933

ΔE 3.1 · #B8B8CB

Benjamin Moore

French 1403

ΔE 3.4 · #C8C4DA

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 4.9 · #CAB6C9

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 5.1 · #D2C8DD

Valspar

Fragrant Lilac 4001-5B

ΔE 5.3 · #C4C4D1

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 8 · #C8C8D0

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 8.7 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 10.7 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 11.2 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 12.9 · #B7B1DC

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#C2BBCF

#C7CEBA

Analogous

#BABDCE

#C2BBCF

#CBBACE

Triadic

#C2BBCF

#CEC1BA

#BACEC1

Split-Complementary

#C2BBCF

#CECBBA

#BDCEBA

Tetradic

#C2BBCF

#CEBABD

#C7CEBA

#BACECB

Monochromatic

#72638C

#998EAF

#C2BBCF

#EAE7EE

#F2F0F4

Rectangle

#C2BBCF

#CEBAC7

#C7CEBA

#BACEC1

Compound

#C2BBCF

#CBBACE

#C7CEBA

#BDCEBA

Variations

Lighter

#CEC8D8

#DAD7E1

#EAE8ED

Darker

#988CAF

#665880

#3B334B

Saturation

#C3C1C7

#C1BACE

#BAA2E7

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C2BBCF

#BBBFD0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C2BBCF

#BCBCCD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C2BBCF

#C0BFBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Province 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

#D1B9B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C2BBCF

Daylight 5500K

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

#BEBEDB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#AEBD91

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: #C2BBCF;

CSS — background

background-color: #C2BBCF;

CSS Variable

--color-province: #C2BBCF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'province': '#C2BBCF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C2BBCF] text-[#C2BBCF]

SCSS

$province: #C2BBCF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C2BBCF?

#C2BBCF is Province, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C2BBCF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Province?

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

What colors pair well with Province?

Province 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 Province?

You can download Province 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 Province?

The hex code is #C2BBCF. In RGB it's 194, 187, 207, and in HSL it's 261°, 17%, 77%.

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