PURPLES

Fog Syringa

#C4BAD2

RGB 196, 186, 210 · HSL 265°, 21%, 78% · CMYK 7, 11, 0, 18

Fog Syringa is #C4BAD2 in HEX — rgb(196, 186, 210), hsl(265°, 21%, 78%), cmyk(7%, 11%, 0%, 18%).

Fog Syringa pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 265°, 21%, 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#C4BAD2

RGB196, 186, 210

HSL265°, 21%, 78%

HSV265°, 11%, 82%

CMYK7, 11, 0, 18

Decimal12892882

CSS RGBrgb(196, 186, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(265, 21%, 78%)

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Lavender Pillow S44F2

ΔE 1.2 · #C4B9D3

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ΔE 1.8 · #C8BAD4

Hallman-Lindsay

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ΔE 2.3 · #BDB7CD

Vista Paint

Province K-53

ΔE 2.4 · #C2BBCF

PPG

Wild Lilac 1175-4

ΔE 2.4 · #BEB8CD

Behr

Iris Pink 690E-3

ΔE 3 · #CEBDD5

Kilz

Boysenberry Cream RA270-01

ΔE 3.1 · #C0BDD2

Benjamin Moore

Wishing 1389

ΔE 3.7 · #CCB8D1

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 4.6 · #CAB6C9

Sherwin-Williams

Wisteria SW6822

ΔE 4.8 · #BDB4D4

Valspar

Playful Petal 1001-4B

ΔE 4.8 · #D4C5DE

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 9.7 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 10.8 · #CCC8CE

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 10.8 · #B7B1DC

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 11.7 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 13.6 · #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

#C4BAD2

#C9D3BB

Analogous

#BBBDD3

#C4BAD2

#D1BBD3

Triadic

#C4BAD2

#D3C5BB

#BBD3C5

Split-Complementary

#C4BAD2

#D3D1BB

#BDD3BB

Tetradic

#C4BAD2

#D3BBBD

#C9D3BB

#BBD3D1

Monochromatic

#766194

#9D8DB4

#C4BAD2

#EDE9F1

#F2F0F5

Rectangle

#C4BAD2

#D3BBC9

#C9D3BB

#BBD3C5

Compound

#C4BAD2

#D1BBD3

#C9D3BB

#BDD3BB

Variations

Lighter

#D1C9DC

#DCD7E3

#EBE8EE

Darker

#9C8AB4

#695487

#3D304F

Saturation

#C6C3CA

#C5BBD3

#C1A5E9

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

#C4BAD2

#BBC0D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C4BAD2

#BCBCCF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C4BAD2

#C2BEBC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Fog Syringa 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

#D2B8B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C4BAD2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0BDDD

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.

#ADBF94

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: #C4BAD2;

CSS — background

background-color: #C4BAD2;

CSS Variable

--color-fog-syringa: #C4BAD2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fog-syringa': '#C4BAD2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C4BAD2] text-[#C4BAD2]

SCSS

$fog-syringa: #C4BAD2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C4BAD2?

#C4BAD2 is Fog Syringa, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C4BAD2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fog Syringa?

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

What colors pair well with Fog Syringa?

Fog Syringa 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 Fog Syringa?

You can download Fog Syringa 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 Fog Syringa?

The hex code is #C4BAD2. In RGB it's 196, 186, 210, and in HSL it's 265°, 21%, 78%.

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