PURPLES

Purple Dragon

#C6BEDD

RGB 198, 190, 221 · HSL 255°, 31%, 81% · CMYK 10, 14, 0, 13

Purple Dragon is #C6BEDD in HEX — rgb(198, 190, 221), hsl(255°, 31%, 81%), cmyk(10%, 14%, 0%, 13%).

Purple Dragon pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 255°, 31%, 81%. 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#C6BEDD

RGB198, 190, 221

HSL255°, 31%, 81%

HSV255°, 14%, 87%

CMYK10, 14, 0, 13

Decimal13024989

CSS RGBrgb(198, 190, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(255, 31%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Purple Dragon 1247-4

Exact match

Kilz

February Amethyst RA230-02

ΔE 1.2 · #CAC0DE

Dulux

New Love S44H2

ΔE 1.3 · #C5BBDB

Valspar

Sassy Lilac 4003-9B

ΔE 2.2 · #CBC4E4

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Purple DE5947

ΔE 2.7 · #BFB9D5

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Bliss 1252

ΔE 3.5 · #CEC3DD

Vista Paint

Lavender Bliss C-1251

ΔE 3.6 · #CEC0DA

Sherwin-Williams

Wisteria SW6822

ΔE 3.6 · #BDB4D4

Behr

Romantic Poetry S100-2

ΔE 4.2 · #CDC7EB

Benjamin Moore

Grape 1395

ΔE 4.8 · #D5C8E3

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 8 · #CAB6C9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 8.1 · #B7B1DC

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 10.5 · #BCCEE6

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 11.1 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 13.7 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 16.9 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#C6BEDD

#D6DEC0

Analogous

#C0C7DE

#C6BEDD

#D6C0DE

Triadic

#C6BEDD

#DEC7C0

#C0DEC7

Split-Complementary

#C6BEDD

#DED6C0

#C7DEC0

Tetradic

#C6BEDD

#DEC0C7

#D6DEC0

#C0DED6

Monochromatic

#6F5BA9

#9B8DC3

#C6BEDD

#F0EEF6

Rectangle

#C6BEDD

#DEC0D6

#D6DEC0

#C0DEC7

Compound

#C6BEDD

#D6C0DE

#D6DEC0

#C7DEC0

Variations

Lighter

#D2CCE4

#DEDAEA

#ECEAF2

Darker

#9788C2

#5E4B98

#362B5A

Saturation

#CCCAD3

#C7C0DE

#BFAFEE

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6BEDD

#BCC4DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6BEDD

#BFBFD9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6BEDD

#C3C4C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Dragon 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

#D4BBC1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C6BEDD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C1C0E5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#BAC49B

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #C6BEDD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6BEDD;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-dragon: #C6BEDD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-dragon': '#C6BEDD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6BEDD] text-[#C6BEDD]

SCSS

$purple-dragon: #C6BEDD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6BEDD?

#C6BEDD is Purple Dragon, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C6BEDD warm or cool?

Purple Dragon reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Purple Dragon?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Dragon?

Purple Dragon 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 Purple Dragon?

You can download Purple Dragon 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 Purple Dragon?

The hex code is #C6BEDD. In RGB it's 198, 190, 221, and in HSL it's 255°, 31%, 81%.

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