PURPLES

Pink Bravado

#C5B5C3

RGB 197, 181, 195 · HSL 308°, 12%, 74% · CMYK 0, 8, 1, 23

Pink Bravado is #C5B5C3 in HEX — rgb(197, 181, 195), hsl(308°, 12%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 1%, 23%).

Pink Bravado pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 308°, 12%, 74%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#C5B5C3

RGB197, 181, 195

HSL308°, 12%, 74%

HSV308°, 8%, 77%

CMYK0, 8, 1, 23

Decimal12957123

CSS RGBrgb(197, 181, 195)

CSS HSLhsl(308, 12%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

La-De-Dah S47C2

ΔE 1.5 · #C3B1BF

Behr

Subdued Hue 120E-3

ΔE 1.9 · #C5B3BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Velvet Dawn 1310

ΔE 2.6 · #BDB0BC

Vista Paint

Hyacinth Haze K-44

ΔE 2.8 · #C2B9C7

Valspar

Midsummer Twilight 4001-3C

ΔE 2.9 · #BBAFBD

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 2.9 · #CDBACB

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 3.1 · #CAB6C9

PPG

High Society 1046-4

ΔE 3.1 · #CAB7C0

Sherwin-Williams

Mauve Finery SW6282

ΔE 3.6 · #CBB8C0

Benjamin Moore

AF-rican 2116-50

ΔE 3.6 · #C2BAC5

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 5.9 · #CFC0D6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7.9 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 8.5 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 8.7 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 10.2 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.6 · #CDCECD

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C5B5C3

#B5C5B7

Analogous

#BFB5C5

#C5B5C3

#C5B5BB

Triadic

#C5B5C3

#C3C5B5

#B5C3C5

Split-Complementary

#C5B5C3

#BBC5B5

#B5C5BF

Tetradic

#C5B5C3

#C5BFB5

#B5C5B7

#B5BBC5

Monochromatic

#7E637A

#A38AA0

#C5B5C3

#E6E0E5

#F4F1F3

Rectangle

#C5B5C3

#C5B7B5

#B5C5B7

#B5C3C5

Compound

#C5B5C3

#C5B5BB

#B5C5B7

#B5C5BF

Variations

Lighter

#D0C4CF

#DBD3DA

#EAE6E9

Darker

#A48AA1

#755A72

#453442

Saturation

#BFBABE

#C5B5C3

#E298D8

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

1.95:1

Fail

vs Black

10.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C5B5C3

#BABCC3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C5B5C3

#B8B8C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C5B5C3

#C3B8B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pink Bravado 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

#D3B4AD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C5B5C3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C0B9D2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#89B88F

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: #C5B5C3;

CSS — background

background-color: #C5B5C3;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-bravado: #C5B5C3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-bravado': '#C5B5C3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C5B5C3] text-[#C5B5C3]

SCSS

$pink-bravado: #C5B5C3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C5B5C3?

#C5B5C3 is Pink Bravado, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #C5B5C3 warm or cool?

Pink Bravado reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pink Bravado?

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

What colors pair well with Pink Bravado?

Pink Bravado 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 Pink Bravado?

You can download Pink Bravado 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 Pink Bravado?

The hex code is #C5B5C3. In RGB it's 197, 181, 195, and in HSL it's 308°, 12%, 74%.

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