PURPLES

Lavender Cream

#C79FEF

RGB 199, 159, 239 · HSL 270°, 71%, 78% · CMYK 17, 33, 0, 6

Lavender Cream is #C79FEF in HEX — rgb(199, 159, 239), hsl(270°, 71%, 78%), cmyk(17%, 33%, 0%, 6%).

Lavender Cream pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 71%, 78%. 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#C79FEF

RGB199, 159, 239

HSL270°, 71%, 78%

HSV270°, 33%, 94%

CMYK17, 33, 0, 6

Decimal13082607

CSS RGBrgb(199, 159, 239)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 71%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pale Orchid 660B-4

ΔE 4.8 · #CAAAFE

Dunn-Edwards

Amethyst Show DE5990

ΔE 13.2 · #BD97CF

Hallman-Lindsay

Cut Velvet 1192

ΔE 14.6 · #B391C8

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

ΔE 14.9 · #B48AC2

Vista Paint

Cut Velvet C-1191

ΔE 14.9 · #B18FC6

Dulux

Playtime S45H5

ΔE 16.4 · #A686BE

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 17 · #A381BA

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 18 · #9B81BA

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 20.2 · #B38BB8

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 21.7 · #A18AB7

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 23.6 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 26.9 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 34 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 36.4 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 36.8 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 37.5 · #E3DBF2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#C79FEF

#C7EF9F

Analogous

#9F9FEF

#C79FEF

#EF9FEF

Triadic

#C79FEF

#EFC79F

#9FEFC7

Split-Complementary

#C79FEF

#EFEF9F

#9FEF9F

Tetradic

#C79FEF

#EF9F9F

#C7EF9F

#9FEFEF

Monochromatic

#7A23D1

#A15EE4

#C79FEF

#EDE0FA

#F2E9FB

Rectangle

#C79FEF

#EF9FC7

#C7EF9F

#9FEFC7

Compound

#C79FEF

#EF9FEF

#C7EF9F

#9FEF9F

Variations

Lighter

#D2B2F2

#DDC9F2

#EBE2F5

Darker

#9F58E7

#6D18C3

#400C74

Saturation

#C7BBD3

#C79FEF

#C797F7

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

2.18:1

Fail

vs Black

9.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C79FEF

#A3B6EF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C79FEF

#A7A7E7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C79FEF

#BFB0A8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lavender Cream 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

#D5A4CE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C79FEF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C2A9F3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE8ED

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.

#A9DD75

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: #C79FEF;

CSS — background

background-color: #C79FEF;

CSS Variable

--color-lavender-cream: #C79FEF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lavender-cream': '#C79FEF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C79FEF] text-[#C79FEF]

SCSS

$lavender-cream: #C79FEF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C79FEF?

#C79FEF is Lavender Cream, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C79FEF warm or cool?

Lavender Cream reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lavender Cream?

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

What colors pair well with Lavender Cream?

Lavender Cream 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 Lavender Cream?

You can download Lavender Cream 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 Lavender Cream?

The hex code is #C79FEF. In RGB it's 199, 159, 239, and in HSL it's 270°, 71%, 78%.

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