PURPLES

Strawberry Freeze

#C65DF0

RGB 198, 93, 240 · HSL 283°, 83%, 65% · CMYK 17, 61, 0, 6

Strawberry Freeze is #C65DF0 in HEX — rgb(198, 93, 240), hsl(283°, 83%, 65%), cmyk(17%, 61%, 0%, 6%).

Strawberry Freeze pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 283°, 83%, 65%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#C65DF0

RGB198, 93, 240

HSL283°, 83%, 65%

HSV283°, 61%, 94%

CMYK17, 61, 0, 6

Decimal13000176

CSS RGBrgb(198, 93, 240)

CSS HSLhsl(283, 83%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Strawberry Freeze 680B-5

Exact match

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 43.2 · #D76AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 43.7 · #D96CAD

Dulux

Possessive Pink S49H7

ΔE 43.9 · #C562A1

Dunn-Edwards

Royal Pretender DE5999

ΔE 44.8 · #A063A1

PPG

Bell Heather 1250-6

ΔE 47.3 · #A475B1

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2077-40

ΔE 47.3 · #DC7CB5

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 48.8 · #D26EA4

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 50.3 · #A03472

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 51.4 · #776BAB

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 52.5 · #C9709E

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 52.9 · #B54D7F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 53.6 · #243F90

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 54.7 · #AA3E71

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 55.6 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 65.9 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

26/100

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

#C65DF0

#86F05C

Analogous

#7C5CF0

#C65DF0

#F05CD0

Triadic

#C65DF0

#F0C65C

#5CF0C6

Split-Complementary

#C65DF0

#D0F05C

#5CF07C

Tetradic

#C65DF0

#F07C5C

#86F05C

#5CD0F0

Monochromatic

#790FA3

#AD16E9

#C65DF0

#DEA2F6

#F7E8FD

Rectangle

#C65DF0

#F05C86

#86F05C

#5CF0C6

Compound

#C65DF0

#F05CD0

#86F05C

#5CF07C

Variations

Lighter

#D17CF3

#DAA4EF

#E8CEF2

Darker

#B31AEF

#7F08AE

#4B0268

Saturation

#AF90BC

#C65CF0

#C954F7

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

3.37:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.23:1

Deuteranopia

#C65DF0

#799CEF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C65DF0

#7878E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C65DF0

#BA8776

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Strawberry Freeze 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

#D472CF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C65DF0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C177F3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE8EE

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#6ADD3C

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: #C65DF0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C65DF0;

CSS Variable

--color-strawberry-freeze: #C65DF0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'strawberry-freeze': '#C65DF0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C65DF0] text-[#C65DF0]

SCSS

$strawberry-freeze: #C65DF0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C65DF0?

#C65DF0 is Strawberry Freeze, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C65DF0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Strawberry Freeze?

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

What colors pair well with Strawberry Freeze?

Strawberry Freeze 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 Strawberry Freeze?

You can download Strawberry Freeze 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 Strawberry Freeze?

The hex code is #C65DF0. In RGB it's 198, 93, 240, and in HSL it's 283°, 83%, 65%.

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