PURPLES

Stormy Sunrise

#C8A2C8

RGB 200, 162, 200 · HSL 300°, 26%, 71% · CMYK 0, 19, 0, 22

Stormy Sunrise is #C8A2C8 in HEX — rgb(200, 162, 200), hsl(300°, 26%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 0%, 22%).

Stormy Sunrise pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 26%, 71%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C8A2C8

RGB200, 162, 200

HSL300°, 26%, 71%

HSV300°, 19%, 78%

CMYK0, 19, 0, 22

Decimal13148872

CSS RGBrgb(200, 162, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 26%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Graceful Garden C-1183

ΔE 1.8 · #C9A6CD

Valspar

La La Love 1003-3C

ΔE 1.9 · #C8A0C3

Dulux

Complex Pink S49F4

ΔE 2.2 · #C49CC3

Hallman-Lindsay

Graceful Garden 1184

ΔE 2.8 · #CBA9D0

Dunn-Edwards

Prize Winning Orchid DE6004

ΔE 3.8 · #CC9DC6

Kilz

Head Over Heels RA160-01

ΔE 3.8 · #C399BC

Behr

Ballet Rose S130-3

ΔE 4.4 · #D5AACC

Sherwin-Williams

Novel Lilac SW6836

ΔE 5.2 · #C2A4C2

Benjamin Moore

Hydrangea 1390

ΔE 5.6 · #B599BE

PPG

Sea Lavender 1250-4

ΔE 5.7 · #CFB1D8

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 12.2 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 13.4 · #CAB6C9

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 17.6 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 19.4 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 21.5 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 22.6 · #E3DBF2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#C8A2C8

#A2C8A2

Analogous

#B5A2C8

#C8A2C8

#C8A2B5

Triadic

#C8A2C8

#C8C8A2

#A2C8C8

Split-Complementary

#C8A2C8

#B5C8A2

#A2C8B5

Tetradic

#C8A2C8

#C8B5A2

#A2C8A2

#A2B5C8

Monochromatic

#844D84

#AC72AC

#C8A2C8

#E5D2E5

#F6EFF6

Rectangle

#C8A2C8

#C8A2A2

#A2C8A2

#A2C8C8

Compound

#C8A2C8

#C8A2B5

#A2C8A2

#A2C8B5

Variations

Lighter

#D3B4D3

#DCC9DC

#EAE0EA

Darker

#AF73AF

#804780

#4B294B

Saturation

#BBAFBB

#C8A2C8

#E486E4

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

2.22:1

Fail

vs Black

9.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8A2C8

#AEB4C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8A2C8

#A9A9C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8A2C8

#C4AAA7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Stormy Sunrise 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

#D5A6B1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8A2C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3ABD5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEC

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.

#81B381

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: #C8A2C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8A2C8;

CSS Variable

--color-stormy-sunrise: #C8A2C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'stormy-sunrise': '#C8A2C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8A2C8] text-[#C8A2C8]

SCSS

$stormy-sunrise: #C8A2C8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8A2C8?

#C8A2C8 is Stormy Sunrise, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #C8A2C8 warm or cool?

Stormy Sunrise reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Stormy Sunrise?

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

What colors pair well with Stormy Sunrise?

Stormy Sunrise 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 Stormy Sunrise?

You can download Stormy Sunrise 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 Stormy Sunrise?

The hex code is #C8A2C8. In RGB it's 200, 162, 200, and in HSL it's 300°, 26%, 71%.

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