PURPLES

Rock Star Pink

#C97BFD

RGB 201, 123, 253 · HSL 276°, 97%, 74% · CMYK 21, 51, 0, 1

Rock Star Pink is #C97BFD in HEX — rgb(201, 123, 253), hsl(276°, 97%, 74%), cmyk(21%, 51%, 0%, 1%).

Rock Star Pink pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 276°, 97%, 74%. 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#C97BFD

RGB201, 123, 253

HSL276°, 97%, 74%

HSV276°, 51%, 99%

CMYK21, 51, 0, 1

Decimal13204477

CSS RGBrgb(201, 123, 253)

CSS HSLhsl(276, 97%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rock Star Pink P110-4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Pride DE5991

ΔE 35.7 · #A274B5

Vista Paint

Happy Hyacinth K-1

ΔE 36.6 · #B376B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonlight Melody 1179

ΔE 36.8 · #AF73B0

Dulux

Colour Of Asia SB8H4

ΔE 38 · #9D68A5

PPG

Bell Heather 1250-6

ΔE 38.1 · #A475B1

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2077-40

ΔE 40.3 · #DC7CB5

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 40.8 · #A381BA

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 42.3 · #776BAB

Kilz

Favorite Things RA160-02

ΔE 45.4 · #AF78A5

Sherwin-Williams

Clematis SW6831

ΔE 48 · #7E6596

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 48.2 · #924E7D

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 48.8 · #243F90

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 50.4 · #C6628C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 52.1 · #AA3E71

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 58.2 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

34/100

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

#C97BFD

#B0FD7C

Analogous

#897CFD

#C97BFD

#FD7CF0

Triadic

#C97BFD

#FDCA7C

#7CFDCA

Split-Complementary

#C97BFD

#F0FD7C

#7CFD89

Tetradic

#C97BFD

#FD897C

#B0FD7C

#7CF0FD

Monochromatic

#8603DD

#AB31FC

#C97BFD

#E8C8FE

#F5E6FF

Rectangle

#C97BFD

#FD7CB0

#B0FD7C

#7CFDCA

Compound

#C97BFD

#FD7CF0

#B0FD7C

#7CFD89

Variations

Lighter

#D497FD

#DEB6F8

#EBD8F8

Darker

#AC2FFF

#7D00D0

#480079

Saturation

#C1A9D0

#CA7CFD

#CA7BFE

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

2.71:1

Fail

vs Black

7.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C97BFD

#88AAFC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C97BFD

#8C8CF1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C97BFD

#BD9C8D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Rock Star Pink 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

#D689D9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C97BFD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C38EFD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE7EE

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.

#91EC55

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: #C97BFD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C97BFD;

CSS Variable

--color-rock-star-pink: #C97BFD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'rock-star-pink': '#C97BFD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C97BFD] text-[#C97BFD]

SCSS

$rock-star-pink: #C97BFD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C97BFD?

#C97BFD is Rock Star Pink, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C97BFD warm or cool?

Rock Star Pink reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Rock Star Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Rock Star Pink?

Rock Star Pink 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 Rock Star Pink?

You can download Rock Star Pink 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 Rock Star Pink?

The hex code is #C97BFD. In RGB it's 201, 123, 253, and in HSL it's 276°, 97%, 74%.

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