BLUES

French

#C8C4DA

RGB 200, 196, 218 · HSL 251°, 23%, 81% · CMYK 8, 10, 0, 15

French is #C8C4DA in HEX — rgb(200, 196, 218), hsl(251°, 23%, 81%), cmyk(8%, 10%, 0%, 15%).

French pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 251°, 23%, 81%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#C8C4DA

RGB200, 196, 218

HSL251°, 23%, 81%

HSV251°, 10%, 85%

CMYK8, 10, 0, 15

Decimal13157594

CSS RGBrgb(200, 196, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(251, 23%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

French 1403

Exact match

Vista Paint

Purple Purity C-1245

ΔE 1.1 · #C9C5DD

Dulux

Lilac Crystal S44E1

ΔE 1.2 · #CAC5D9

Behr

Mulberry Stain N110-2

ΔE 1.6 · #C7C1D5

Kilz

Soapy Water RB180-02

ΔE 1.7 · #C7C7DE

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Purity 1246

ΔE 1.8 · #C9C6DF

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 2.9 · #D2C8DD

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 3.6 · #D2CBDD

Valspar

Lavender Escape 4002-7B

ΔE 3.9 · #CACCDE

PPG

Wild Lilac 1175-4

ΔE 4.3 · #BEB8CD

Dunn-Edwards

Hazy Sky DE5912

ΔE 5 · #B7BDD6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7.6 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 8.6 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 8.7 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 11.9 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C8C4DA

#D6DAC3

Analogous

#C3CADA

#C8C4DA

#D3C3DA

Triadic

#C8C4DA

#DAC7C3

#C3DAC7

Split-Complementary

#C8C4DA

#DAD3C3

#CADAC3

Tetradic

#C8C4DA

#DAC3CA

#D6DAC3

#C3DAD3

Monochromatic

#70659F

#9C94BC

#C8C4DA

#F0EFF5

Rectangle

#C8C4DA

#DAC3D6

#D6DAC3

#C3DAC7

Compound

#C8C4DA

#D3C3DA

#D6DAC3

#CADAC3

Variations

Lighter

#D3CFE1

#DEDCE8

#ECEBF1

Darker

#9890BB

#5F558E

#373154

Saturation

#CCCBD2

#C7C3DA

#BCB1EC

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8C4DA

#C2C7DB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8C4DA

#C5C5D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8C4DA

#C6C8C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

French lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#D5C0BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8C4DA

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C5E3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#BCC39C

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: #C8C4DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8C4DA;

CSS Variable

--color-french: #C8C4DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french': '#C8C4DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8C4DA] text-[#C8C4DA]

SCSS

$french: #C8C4DA;

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#CDBFD1 · ΔE 4.3

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#C3C2D0 · ΔE 4.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8C4DA?

#C8C4DA is French, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C8C4DA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with French?

French works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with French?

French pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download French?

You can download French 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 French?

The hex code is #C8C4DA. In RGB it's 200, 196, 218, and in HSL it's 251°, 23%, 81%.

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