BLUES

Amourette

#C8C5D7

RGB 200, 197, 215 · HSL 250°, 18%, 81% · CMYK 7, 8, 0, 16

Amourette is #C8C5D7 in HEX — rgb(200, 197, 215), hsl(250°, 18%, 81%), cmyk(7%, 8%, 0%, 16%).

Amourette pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 250°, 18%, 81%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C8C5D7

RGB200, 197, 215

HSL250°, 18%, 81%

HSV250°, 8%, 84%

CMYK7, 8, 0, 16

Decimal13157847

CSS RGBrgb(200, 197, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(250, 18%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dreamweaver S44D1

ΔE 1 · #CBC6D7

Behr

Mulberry Stain N110-2

ΔE 1.9 · #C7C1D5

Benjamin Moore

French 1403

ΔE 2.2 · #C8C4DA

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Fragrance 1287

ΔE 2.6 · #C9C1D0

Valspar

Lavender Escape 4002-7B

ΔE 2.8 · #CACCDE

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 2.8 · #D2CBDD

Sherwin-Williams

Potentially Purple SW6821

ΔE 2.9 · #D1CBDF

Kilz

Soapy Water RB180-02

ΔE 2.9 · #C7C7DE

Vista Paint

Purple Purity C-1245

ΔE 3.2 · #C9C5DD

PPG

Dusky Lilac 1176-3

ΔE 4.2 · #D6CBDA

Dunn-Edwards

Hailstorm DE5925

ΔE 4.4 · #D0D1E1

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 5.5 · #C8C8D0

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6.4 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 8.9 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.8 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.5 · #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

#C8C5D7

#D4D7C6

Analogous

#C6CCD7

#C8C5D7

#D1C6D7

Triadic

#C8C5D7

#D7C9C6

#C6D7C9

Split-Complementary

#C8C5D7

#D7D1C6

#CCD7C6

Tetradic

#C8C5D7

#D7C6CC

#D4D7C6

#C6D7D1

Monochromatic

#736C99

#9E99B8

#C8C5D7

#F1F0F5

Rectangle

#C8C5D7

#D7C6D4

#D4D7C6

#C6D7C9

Compound

#C8C5D7

#D1C6D7

#D4D7C6

#CCD7C6

Variations

Lighter

#D4D1DF

#DFDDE6

#EDECF0

Darker

#9A94B6

#635B88

#393450

Saturation

#CDCCD1

#C9C6D7

#BBB2EB

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.42:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C8C5D7

#C3C8D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C8C5D7

#C6C6D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C8C5D7

#C6C8C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Amourette 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

#D5C0BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C8C5D7

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C5E1

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#BDC39C

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: #C8C5D7;

CSS — background

background-color: #C8C5D7;

CSS Variable

--color-amourette: #C8C5D7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amourette': '#C8C5D7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C8C5D7] text-[#C8C5D7]

SCSS

$amourette: #C8C5D7;

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#C5CCDF · ΔE 3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C8C5D7?

#C8C5D7 is Amourette, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #C8C5D7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amourette?

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

What colors pair well with Amourette?

Amourette 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 Amourette?

You can download Amourette 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 Amourette?

The hex code is #C8C5D7. In RGB it's 200, 197, 215, and in HSL it's 250°, 18%, 81%.

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