PURPLES

Meadow Thistle

#C5ACD0

RGB 197, 172, 208 · HSL 282°, 28%, 75% · CMYK 5, 17, 0, 18

Meadow Thistle is #C5ACD0 in HEX — rgb(197, 172, 208), hsl(282°, 28%, 75%), cmyk(5%, 17%, 0%, 18%).

Meadow Thistle pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 282°, 28%, 75%. 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#C5ACD0

RGB197, 172, 208

HSL282°, 28%, 75%

HSV282°, 17%, 82%

CMYK5, 17, 0, 18

Decimal12954832

CSS RGBrgb(197, 172, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(282, 28%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Candied Hearts RA180-01

ΔE 1.2 · #C2ACD1

Dulux

Immortal S45F3

ΔE 1.9 · #BFA8CB

PPG

Windsor Purple 1249-4

ΔE 2 · #C9AFD0

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 3 · #CAB2D2

Vista Paint

Teresa's True Color K-19

ΔE 3.1 · #C2B0D1

Valspar

Fancy Pansy 1001-4A

ΔE 3.4 · #BEACCC

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape's Treasure 1234

ΔE 3.6 · #BEAECF

Benjamin Moore

Heather 1396

ΔE 3.9 · #BEAED6

Behr

Purple Gladiola MQ4-59

ΔE 4.2 · #BFA8D3

Dunn-Edwards

Tinted Iris DE5961

ΔE 5.6 · #C4B7D8

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 7.7 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 9.8 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 17.6 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 18.1 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 19.1 · #C7A4A6

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 19.5 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#C5ACD0

#B8D1AD

Analogous

#B5ADD1

#C5ACD0

#D1ADCA

Triadic

#C5ACD0

#D1C6AD

#ADD1C6

Split-Complementary

#C5ACD0

#CAD1AD

#ADD1B5

Tetradic

#C5ACD0

#D1B5AD

#B8D1AD

#ADCAD1

Monochromatic

#805393

#A47CB6

#C5ACD0

#E8DEED

#F4EFF6

Rectangle

#C5ACD0

#D1ADB8

#B8D1AD

#ADD1C6

Compound

#C5ACD0

#D1ADCA

#B8D1AD

#ADD1B5

Variations

Lighter

#D2BEDA

#DCD0E2

#EAE4ED

Darker

#A57BB7

#76498A

#452951

Saturation

#C1BAC5

#C6ADD1

#D096E8

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

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5ACD0

#B2B8D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5ACD0

#B1B1CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5ACD0

#C2B3B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Meadow Thistle 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

#D3AEB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5ACD0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B3DB

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.

#99BA8B

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: #C5ACD0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5ACD0;

CSS Variable

--color-meadow-thistle: #C5ACD0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'meadow-thistle': '#C5ACD0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5ACD0] text-[#C5ACD0]

SCSS

$meadow-thistle: #C5ACD0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5ACD0?

#C5ACD0 is Meadow Thistle, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C5ACD0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Meadow Thistle?

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

What colors pair well with Meadow Thistle?

Meadow Thistle 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 Meadow Thistle?

You can download Meadow Thistle 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 Meadow Thistle?

The hex code is #C5ACD0. In RGB it's 197, 172, 208, and in HSL it's 282°, 28%, 75%.

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