PURPLES

Orchid House

#C3BBD4

RGB 195, 187, 212 · HSL 259°, 23%, 78% · CMYK 8, 12, 0, 17

Orchid House is #C3BBD4 in HEX — rgb(195, 187, 212), hsl(259°, 23%, 78%), cmyk(8%, 12%, 0%, 17%).

Orchid House pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 259°, 23%, 78%. 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#C3BBD4

RGB195, 187, 212

HSL259°, 23%, 78%

HSV259°, 12%, 83%

CMYK8, 12, 0, 17

Decimal12827604

CSS RGBrgb(195, 187, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(259, 23%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lavender Pillow S44F2

ΔE 1.3 · #C4B9D3

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Purple DE5947

ΔE 1.9 · #BFB9D5

Hallman-Lindsay

Collensia 1281

ΔE 2.4 · #BDB7CD

PPG

Wild Lilac 1175-4

ΔE 2.6 · #BEB8CD

Vista Paint

Province K-53

ΔE 2.7 · #C2BBCF

Kilz

Boysenberry Cream RA270-01

ΔE 2.8 · #C0BDD2

Benjamin Moore

Blue 2069-50

ΔE 3.3 · #B9BAD3

Behr

Mulberry Stain N110-2

ΔE 3.4 · #C7C1D5

Sherwin-Williams

Wisteria SW6822

ΔE 4.5 · #BDB4D4

Valspar

Playful Petal 1001-4B

ΔE 4.9 · #D4C5DE

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 5.5 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 10.1 · #D4CAD3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 10.4 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 11 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 11.5 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 13.9 · #C3C3C3

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

#C3BBD4

#CCD4BA

Analogous

#BABFD4

#C3BBD4

#CFBAD4

Triadic

#C3BBD4

#D4C2BA

#BAD4C2

Split-Complementary

#C3BBD4

#D4CFBA

#BFD4BA

Tetradic

#C3BBD4

#D4BABF

#CCD4BA

#BAD4CF

Monochromatic

#705E97

#998BB6

#C3BBD4

#ECE9F1

#F1EFF5

Rectangle

#C3BBD4

#D4BACC

#CCD4BA

#BAD4C2

Compound

#C3BBD4

#CFBAD4

#CCD4BA

#BFD4BA

Variations

Lighter

#CEC8DC

#DBD7E4

#EAE8EF

Darker

#9788B6

#635289

#392F50

Saturation

#C5C3CB

#C2BAD4

#BAA4E9

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

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3BBD4

#BAC0D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3BBD4

#BCBCD1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3BBD4

#C1BFBD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Orchid House 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

#D2B9BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3BBD4

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFBEDE

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B1BF94

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: #C3BBD4;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3BBD4;

CSS Variable

--color-orchid-house: #C3BBD4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchid-house': '#C3BBD4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3BBD4] text-[#C3BBD4]

SCSS

$orchid-house: #C3BBD4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3BBD4?

#C3BBD4 is Orchid House, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C3BBD4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orchid House?

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

What colors pair well with Orchid House?

Orchid House 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 Orchid House?

You can download Orchid House 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 Orchid House?

The hex code is #C3BBD4. In RGB it's 195, 187, 212, and in HSL it's 259°, 23%, 78%.

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