PURPLES

Plumeria

#C3B5D4

RGB 195, 181, 212 · HSL 267°, 26%, 77% · CMYK 8, 15, 0, 17

Plumeria is #C3B5D4 in HEX — rgb(195, 181, 212), hsl(267°, 26%, 77%), cmyk(8%, 15%, 0%, 17%).

Plumeria pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 267°, 26%, 77%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C3B5D4

RGB195, 181, 212

HSL267°, 26%, 77%

HSV267°, 15%, 83%

CMYK8, 15, 0, 17

Decimal12826068

CSS RGBrgb(195, 181, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(267, 26%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Tinted Iris DE5961

ΔE 1.3 · #C4B7D8

Valspar

Orchid House 1001-6A

ΔE 1.6 · #BEB1D0

Sherwin-Williams

Wisteria SW6822

ΔE 2 · #BDB4D4

Dulux

Lilac Lust S44G2

ΔE 2.1 · #C2B9D8

Vista Paint

Teresa's True Color K-19

ΔE 2.4 · #C2B0D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape's Treasure 1234

ΔE 2.7 · #BEAECF

Kilz

Silk Scarf RA220-02

ΔE 3.3 · #BEB0CA

PPG

Purple Dragon 1247-4

ΔE 3.5 · #C6BEDD

Behr

Midsummer Dream 690F-4

ΔE 3.9 · #B8ABC8

Benjamin Moore

Wishing 1389

ΔE 4.2 · #CCB8D1

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 6.8 · #CAB6C9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 7.2 · #B7B1DC

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 13.5 · #BCCEE6

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 14 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 15 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 16.6 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#C3B5D4

#C6D4B5

Analogous

#B5B7D4

#C3B5D4

#D2B5D4

Triadic

#C3B5D4

#D4C3B5

#B5D4C3

Split-Complementary

#C3B5D4

#D4D2B5

#B7D4B5

Tetradic

#C3B5D4

#D4B5B7

#C6D4B5

#B5D4D2

Monochromatic

#755997

#9C85B7

#C3B5D4

#EAE5F0

#F2EFF6

Rectangle

#C3B5D4

#D4B5C6

#C6D4B5

#B5D4C3

Compound

#C3B5D4

#D2B5D4

#C6D4B5

#B7D4B5

Variations

Lighter

#CFC4DC

#DBD4E4

#EAE7EE

Darker

#9A82B8

#694D8B

#3D2C52

Saturation

#C4C0C9

#C3B5D4

#C19FE9

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

1.93:1

Fail

vs Black

10.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3B5D4

#B6BDD4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3B5D4

#B7B7D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3B5D4

#C0BBB8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Plumeria 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

#D2B4BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3B5D4

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFB9DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#A9BD91

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: #C3B5D4;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3B5D4;

CSS Variable

--color-plumeria: #C3B5D4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'plumeria': '#C3B5D4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3B5D4] text-[#C3B5D4]

SCSS

$plumeria: #C3B5D4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3B5D4?

#C3B5D4 is Plumeria, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C3B5D4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Plumeria?

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

What colors pair well with Plumeria?

Plumeria 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 Plumeria?

You can download Plumeria 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 Plumeria?

The hex code is #C3B5D4. In RGB it's 195, 181, 212, and in HSL it's 267°, 26%, 77%.

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