PURPLES

Diva

#C9A0FF

RGB 201, 160, 255 · HSL 266°, 100%, 81% · CMYK 21, 37, 0, 0

Diva is #C9A0FF in HEX — rgb(201, 160, 255), hsl(266°, 100%, 81%), cmyk(21%, 37%, 0%, 0%).

Diva pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 266°, 100%, 81%. 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#C9A0FF

RGB201, 160, 255

HSL266°, 100%, 81%

HSV266°, 37%, 100%

CMYK21, 37, 0, 0

Decimal13213951

CSS RGBrgb(201, 160, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(266, 100%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lovers Knot P100-4

ΔE 2.7 · #C89CFF

Dunn-Edwards

Amethyst Show DE5990

ΔE 21 · #BD97CF

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

ΔE 22.2 · #B48AC2

Hallman-Lindsay

Cut Velvet 1192

ΔE 22.2 · #B391C8

Vista Paint

Cut Velvet C-1191

ΔE 22.4 · #B18FC6

Dulux

Playtime S45H5

ΔE 23.3 · #A686BE

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 23.6 · #A381BA

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 24.4 · #9B81BA

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 27.8 · #B38BB8

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 29.1 · #A18AB7

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 29.2 · #776BAB

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 33.1 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 38.1 · #4A72B0

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 39.6 · #2D61AD

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 43.9 · #6A90B4

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 44 · #E3DBF2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

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

#C9A0FF

#D5FF9E

Analogous

#9EA5FF

#C9A0FF

#F99EFF

Triadic

#C9A0FF

#FFC89E

#9EFFC8

Split-Complementary

#C9A0FF

#FFF99E

#A5FF9E

Tetradic

#C9A0FF

#FF9EA5

#D5FF9E

#9EFFF9

Monochromatic

#7105FF

#9D52FF

#C9A0FF

#F1E5FF

Rectangle

#C9A0FF

#FF9ED5

#D5FF9E

#9EFFC8

Compound

#C9A0FF

#F99EFF

#D5FF9E

#A5FF9E

Variations

Lighter

#D3B1FF

#DFC9FB

#ECE2FA

Darker

#994BFF

#6200E3

#390084

Saturation

#CDC0DD

#C89EFF

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

2.11:1

Fail

vs Black

9.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9A0FF

#A1BAFF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9A0FF

#A8A8F5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9A0FF

#C0B5AA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Diva 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

#D6A5DA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9A0FF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3AAFF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE7EE

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.

#B8EF70

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: #C9A0FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9A0FF;

CSS Variable

--color-diva: #C9A0FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'diva': '#C9A0FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9A0FF] text-[#C9A0FF]

SCSS

$diva: #C9A0FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9A0FF?

#C9A0FF is Diva, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C9A0FF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Diva?

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

What colors pair well with Diva?

Diva 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 Diva?

You can download Diva 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 Diva?

The hex code is #C9A0FF. In RGB it's 201, 160, 255, and in HSL it's 266°, 100%, 81%.

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