PURPLES

Melrose

#C3B9DD

RGB 195, 185, 221 · HSL 257°, 35%, 80% · CMYK 12, 16, 0, 13

Melrose is #C3B9DD in HEX — rgb(195, 185, 221), hsl(257°, 35%, 80%), cmyk(12%, 16%, 0%, 13%).

Melrose pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 257°, 35%, 80%. 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#C3B9DD

RGB195, 185, 221

HSL257°, 35%, 80%

HSV257°, 16%, 87%

CMYK12, 16, 0, 13

Decimal12827101

CSS RGBrgb(195, 185, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(257, 35%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Tinted Iris DE5961

ΔE 2 · #C4B7D8

Dulux

New Love S44H2

ΔE 2.3 · #C5BBDB

Vista Paint

Drifting Dream C-1239

ΔE 2.9 · #CBBAE0

Sherwin-Williams

Wisteria SW6822

ΔE 2.9 · #BDB4D4

PPG

Purple Dragon 1247-4

ΔE 3.2 · #C6BEDD

Hallman-Lindsay

Drifting Dream 1240

ΔE 3.5 · #CCBBE3

Behr

Queens Violet S110-3

ΔE 3.8 · #CFBCE2

Valspar

Orchid House 1001-6A

ΔE 4 · #BEB1D0

Kilz

February Amethyst RA230-02

ΔE 4.1 · #CAC0DE

Benjamin Moore

Heather 1396

ΔE 4.7 · #BEAED6

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 5.1 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 9.8 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 13 · #BCCEE6

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 13.8 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 15.7 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 18.8 · #9DA1AA

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

#C3B9DD

#D4DEBA

Analogous

#BAC2DE

#C3B9DD

#D6BADE

Triadic

#C3B9DD

#DEC4BA

#BADEC4

Split-Complementary

#C3B9DD

#DED6BA

#C2DEBA

Tetradic

#C3B9DD

#DEBAC2

#D4DEBA

#BADED6

Monochromatic

#6C53AC

#9887C5

#C3B9DD

#F0EEF7

Rectangle

#C3B9DD

#DEBAD4

#D4DEBA

#BADEC4

Compound

#C3B9DD

#D6BADE

#D4DEBA

#C2DEBA

Variations

Lighter

#D0C8E4

#DCD7EA

#EBE9F2

Darker

#9581C5

#5D459B

#36275C

Saturation

#CAC7D1

#C4BADE

#BDAAEE

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

#C3B9DD

#B7C0DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3B9DD

#BBBBD9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3B9DD

#C0C0BC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Melrose 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

#D2B7C1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3B9DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFBCE5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#B8C695

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 · 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 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: #C3B9DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3B9DD;

CSS Variable

--color-melrose: #C3B9DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'melrose': '#C3B9DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3B9DD] text-[#C3B9DD]

SCSS

$melrose: #C3B9DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3B9DD?

#C3B9DD is Melrose, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C3B9DD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Melrose?

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

What colors pair well with Melrose?

Melrose 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 Melrose?

You can download Melrose 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 Melrose?

The hex code is #C3B9DD. In RGB it's 195, 185, 221, and in HSL it's 257°, 35%, 80%.

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