PURPLES

Softly Softly

#C8B7CE

RGB 200, 183, 206 · HSL 284°, 19%, 76% · CMYK 3, 11, 0, 19

Softly Softly is #C8B7CE in HEX — rgb(200, 183, 206), hsl(284°, 19%, 76%), cmyk(3%, 11%, 0%, 19%).

Softly Softly pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 284°, 19%, 76%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C8B7CE

RGB200, 183, 206

HSL284°, 19%, 76%

HSV284°, 11%, 81%

CMYK3, 11, 0, 19

Decimal13154254

CSS RGBrgb(200, 183, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(284, 19%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Softly Softly S45D2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Wishing 1389

ΔE 1.7 · #CCB8D1

Kilz

Shady Pink RA250-02

ΔE 1.8 · #CCB7D0

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Purple DE5954

ΔE 2.1 · #C8BAD4

Vista Paint

Wisteria Wish K-12

ΔE 2.2 · #C9B8CB

PPG

Purple Essence 1176-4

ΔE 2.2 · #C2B1C8

Behr

Iris Pink 690E-3

ΔE 2.3 · #CEBDD5

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 2.4 · #CAB6C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Heather Feather 1198

ΔE 3.8 · #C3ADC5

Valspar

Playful Petal 1001-4B

ΔE 5.1 · #D4C5DE

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 5.6 · #CAB2D2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 10 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 11.3 · #CCC8CE

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 11.7 · #B7B1DC

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 12.6 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 14.1 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#C8B7CE

#BCCDB6

Analogous

#BCB6CD

#C8B7CE

#CDB6C8

Triadic

#C8B7CE

#CDC7B6

#B6CDC7

Split-Complementary

#C8B7CE

#C8CDB6

#B6CDBC

Tetradic

#C8B7CE

#CDBCB6

#BCCDB6

#B6C8CD

Monochromatic

#805F8C

#A489AE

#C8B7CE

#EAE4EC

#F3F0F5

Rectangle

#C8B7CE

#CDB6BC

#BCCDB6

#B6CDC7

Compound

#C8B7CE

#CDB6C8

#BCCDB6

#B6CDBC

Variations

Lighter

#D2C5D7

#DDD4E0

#EBE7EC

Darker

#A487AF

#755481

#44304C

Saturation

#C3BEC5

#C7B6CD

#D39DE6

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

1.89:1

Fail

vs Black

11.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8B7CE

#BBBFCE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8B7CE

#BABACB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8B7CE

#C6BBBA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Softly Softly 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

#D5B6B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8B7CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3BBDA

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.

#9ABB8E

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: #C8B7CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8B7CE;

CSS Variable

--color-softly-softly: #C8B7CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'softly-softly': '#C8B7CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8B7CE] text-[#C8B7CE]

SCSS

$softly-softly: #C8B7CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8B7CE?

#C8B7CE is Softly Softly, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C8B7CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Softly Softly?

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

What colors pair well with Softly Softly?

Softly Softly 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 Softly Softly?

You can download Softly Softly 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 Softly Softly?

The hex code is #C8B7CE. In RGB it's 200, 183, 206, and in HSL it's 284°, 19%, 76%.

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