PURPLES

Violet Sweet

#C3A9C6

RGB 195, 169, 198 · HSL 294°, 20%, 72% · CMYK 2, 15, 0, 22

Violet Sweet is #C3A9C6 in HEX — rgb(195, 169, 198), hsl(294°, 20%, 72%), cmyk(2%, 15%, 0%, 22%).

Violet Sweet pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 294°, 20%, 72%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C3A9C6

RGB195, 169, 198

HSL294°, 20%, 72%

HSV294°, 15%, 78%

CMYK2, 15, 0, 22

Decimal12822982

CSS RGBrgb(195, 169, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(294, 20%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Violet Sweet 1003-6A

Exact match

Dulux

Lilac Secret S49E3

ΔE 1.2 · #C1AAC6

Sherwin-Williams

Novel Lilac SW6836

ΔE 2.2 · #C2A4C2

Kilz

Fashion Pink RA240-02

ΔE 2.4 · #BBA4C2

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2073-50

ΔE 3 · #CDADCB

PPG

Windsor Purple 1249-4

ΔE 3.1 · #C9AFD0

Hallman-Lindsay

Heather Feather 1198

ΔE 3.3 · #C3ADC5

Vista Paint

Heather Feather C-1197

ΔE 3.6 · #C2ACC3

Behr

Midsummer Dream 690F-4

ΔE 4.8 · #B8ABC8

Dunn-Edwards

Tinted Iris DE5961

ΔE 6.7 · #C4B7D8

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 7.1 · #CAB6C9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 10.4 · #B7B1DC

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 15.1 · #A6ACB8

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 15.3 · #C7A4A6

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 16.7 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 18 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#C3A9C6

#ACC6A9

Analogous

#B5A9C6

#C3A9C6

#C6A9BA

Triadic

#C3A9C6

#C6C3A9

#A9C6C3

Split-Complementary

#C3A9C6

#BAC6A9

#A9C6B5

Tetradic

#C3A9C6

#C6B5A9

#ACC6A9

#A9BAC6

Monochromatic

#7C5681

#A37BA7

#C3A9C6

#E3D7E4

#F4F0F5

Rectangle

#C3A9C6

#C6A9AC

#ACC6A9

#A9C6C3

Compound

#C3A9C6

#C6A9BA

#ACC6A9

#A9C6B5

Variations

Lighter

#CFBAD1

#DACDDB

#E9E3EA

Darker

#A57CAA

#774F7B

#462D48

Saturation

#BBB3BC

#C3A9C6

#DA8DE2

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

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3A9C6

#B0B5C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3A9C6

#AEAEC3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3A9C6

#C0AFAD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Violet Sweet 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

#D2ABB0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3A9C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFB0D4

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#88B583

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: #C3A9C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3A9C6;

CSS Variable

--color-violet-sweet: #C3A9C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet-sweet': '#C3A9C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3A9C6] text-[#C3A9C6]

SCSS

$violet-sweet: #C3A9C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3A9C6?

#C3A9C6 is Violet Sweet, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #C3A9C6 warm or cool?

Violet Sweet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Violet Sweet?

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

What colors pair well with Violet Sweet?

Violet Sweet 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 Violet Sweet?

You can download Violet Sweet 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 Violet Sweet?

The hex code is #C3A9C6. In RGB it's 195, 169, 198, and in HSL it's 294°, 20%, 72%.

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