PURPLES

La-De-Dah

#C3B1BF

RGB 195, 177, 191 · HSL 313°, 13%, 73% · CMYK 0, 9, 2, 24

La-De-Dah is #C3B1BF in HEX — rgb(195, 177, 191), hsl(313°, 13%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 2%, 24%).

La-De-Dah pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 313°, 13%, 73%. 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#C3B1BF

RGB195, 177, 191

HSL313°, 13%, 73%

HSV313°, 9%, 76%

CMYK0, 9, 2, 24

Decimal12825023

CSS RGBrgb(195, 177, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(313, 13%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

La-De-Dah S47C2

Exact match

Behr

Subdued Hue 120E-3

ΔE 1.7 · #C5B3BE

Vista Paint

Light Rosa K-748

ΔE 2 · #C1ACBB

Hallman-Lindsay

Velvet Dawn 1310

ΔE 2.3 · #BDB0BC

Valspar

Midsummer Twilight 4001-3C

ΔE 2.6 · #BBAFBD

PPG

High Society 1046-4

ΔE 3.5 · #CAB7C0

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 3.5 · #CAB6C9

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 3.8 · #CDBACB

Sherwin-Williams

Mauve Finery SW6282

ΔE 4.1 · #CBB8C0

Benjamin Moore

AF-rican 2116-50

ΔE 4.7 · #C2BAC5

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 5 · #BDA5B7

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 9.3 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 9.6 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 9.8 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 11.2 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.8 · #CDCECD

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 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

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#B1C3B5

Analogous

#BEB1C3

#C3B1BF

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Triadic

#C3B1BF

#BFC3B1

#B1BFC3

Split-Complementary

#C3B1BF

#B6C3B1

#B1C3BE

Tetradic

#C3B1BF

#C3BEB1

#B1C3B5

#B1B6C3

Monochromatic

#7C5F76

#A2869C

#C3B1BF

#E4DCE3

#F4F1F3

Rectangle

#C3B1BF

#C3B5B1

#B1C3B5

#B1BFC3

Compound

#C3B1BF

#C3B1B6

#B1C3B5

#B1C3BE

Variations

Lighter

#CFC1CC

#DAD1D8

#E9E5E8

Darker

#A3869D

#75586F

#443341

Saturation

#BDB7BC

#C3B1BF

#E193D0

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3B1BF

#B7B9BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3B1BF

#B4B4BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3B1BF

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Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

La-De-Dah 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

#D2B1AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3B1BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFB6CF

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.

#86B691

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: #C3B1BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3B1BF;

CSS Variable

--color-la-de-dah: #C3B1BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'la-de-dah': '#C3B1BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3B1BF] text-[#C3B1BF]

SCSS

$la-de-dah: #C3B1BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3B1BF?

#C3B1BF is La-De-Dah, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #C3B1BF warm or cool?

La-De-Dah reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with La-De-Dah?

La-De-Dah works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with La-De-Dah?

La-De-Dah 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 La-De-Dah?

You can download La-De-Dah 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 La-De-Dah?

The hex code is #C3B1BF. In RGB it's 195, 177, 191, and in HSL it's 313°, 13%, 73%.

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