PURPLES

Playful

#C9A2C0

RGB 201, 162, 192 · HSL 314°, 27%, 71% · CMYK 0, 19, 4, 21

Playful is #C9A2C0 in HEX — rgb(201, 162, 192), hsl(314°, 27%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 4%, 21%).

Playful pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 314°, 27%, 71%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#C9A2C0

RGB201, 162, 192

HSL314°, 27%, 71%

HSV314°, 19%, 79%

CMYK0, 19, 4, 21

Decimal13214400

CSS RGBrgb(201, 162, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(314, 27%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Playful S47H3

Exact match

Valspar

La La Love 1003-3C

ΔE 2.8 · #C8A0C3

Kilz

Strawberry Lassi RA260-02

ΔE 3.2 · #C0A1BE

Sherwin-Williams

Novel Lilac SW6836

ΔE 3.4 · #C2A4C2

Behr

Ballet Rose S130-3

ΔE 4.2 · #D5AACC

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2073-50

ΔE 4.4 · #CDADCB

Vista Paint

Graceful Garden C-1183

ΔE 5.3 · #C9A6CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Graceful Garden 1184

ΔE 5.7 · #CBA9D0

PPG

Windsor Purple 1249-4

ΔE 6.4 · #C9AFD0

Dunn-Edwards

Prize Winning Orchid DE6004

ΔE 6.6 · #CC9DC6

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 10.8 · #CAB6C9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 14.2 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 15.1 · #C7A4A6

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 15.3 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 19.4 · #A6ACB8

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 21.1 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C9A2C0

#A1C9AA

Analogous

#BEA1C9

#C9A2C0

#C9A1AC

Triadic

#C9A2C0

#C0C9A1

#A1C0C9

Split-Complementary

#C9A2C0

#ACC9A1

#A1C9BE

Tetradic

#C9A2C0

#C9BEA1

#A1C9AA

#A1ACC9

Monochromatic

#854C78

#AD719F

#C9A2C0

#E5D2E0

#F6EFF4

Rectangle

#C9A2C0

#C9AAA1

#A1C9AA

#A1C0C9

Compound

#C9A2C0

#C9A1AC

#A1C9AA

#A1C9BE

Variations

Lighter

#D4B4CC

#DDC8D8

#EAE0E8

Darker

#B072A1

#814673

#4C2844

Saturation

#BBAFB8

#C9A1C0

#E486CE

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

2.23:1

Fail

vs Black

9.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9A2C0

#B0B3C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9A2C0

#A9A9BC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9A2C0

#C6A8A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Playful 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

#D6A6AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9A2C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3ABCF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#81B38C

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: #C9A2C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9A2C0;

CSS Variable

--color-playful: #C9A2C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'playful': '#C9A2C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9A2C0] text-[#C9A2C0]

SCSS

$playful: #C9A2C0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9A2C0?

#C9A2C0 is Playful, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #C9A2C0 warm or cool?

Playful reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Playful?

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

What colors pair well with Playful?

Playful 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 Playful?

You can download Playful 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 Playful?

The hex code is #C9A2C0. In RGB it's 201, 162, 192, and in HSL it's 314°, 27%, 71%.

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