PURPLES

Cherish the Moment

#C9AAD4

RGB 201, 170, 212 · HSL 284°, 33%, 75% · CMYK 5, 20, 0, 17

Cherish the Moment is #C9AAD4 in HEX — rgb(201, 170, 212), hsl(284°, 33%, 75%), cmyk(5%, 20%, 0%, 17%).

Cherish the Moment pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 284°, 33%, 75%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C9AAD4

RGB201, 170, 212

HSL284°, 33%, 75%

HSV284°, 20%, 83%

CMYK5, 20, 0, 17

Decimal13216468

CSS RGBrgb(201, 170, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(284, 33%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Cherish the Moment C-1190

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherish The Moment 1191

ΔE 1 · #CCACD7

Dulux

Feminine Fancy S45G3

ΔE 2.4 · #C3A8CF

Valspar

Plink 4001-10A

ΔE 2.7 · #D0AAD3

PPG

Sea Lavender 1250-4

ΔE 3 · #CFB1D8

Behr

Purple Gladiola MQ4-59

ΔE 3.2 · #BFA8D3

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 3.3 · #CBACD0

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 2071-50

ΔE 4.7 · #C0AED8

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Prophet DE5983

ΔE 4.8 · #BB9ECA

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 6.3 · #CAB2D2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 8.9 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 13.3 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 20.4 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 21.1 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 21.2 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 21.8 · #C7A4A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#C9AAD4

#B5D4AA

Analogous

#B4AAD4

#C9AAD4

#D4AACA

Triadic

#C9AAD4

#D4C9AA

#AAD4C9

Split-Complementary

#C9AAD4

#CAD4AA

#AAD4B4

Tetradic

#C9AAD4

#D4B4AA

#B5D4AA

#AACAD4

Monochromatic

#844D99

#A977BB

#C9AAD4

#E9DDEE

#F4EEF6

Rectangle

#C9AAD4

#D4AAB5

#B5D4AA

#AAD4C9

Compound

#C9AAD4

#D4AACA

#B5D4AA

#AAD4B4

Variations

Lighter

#D4BBDD

#DECEE3

#EBE4EE

Darker

#A976BC

#7B438F

#482654

Saturation

#C2B9C6

#C9AAD4

#D395EA

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

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9AAD4

#B1B9D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9AAD4

#B0B0CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9AAD4

#C5B2AF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Cherish the Moment 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

#D6ACBA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9AAD4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3B1DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#96BC89

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: #C9AAD4;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9AAD4;

CSS Variable

--color-cherish-the-moment: #C9AAD4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cherish-the-moment': '#C9AAD4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9AAD4] text-[#C9AAD4]

SCSS

$cherish-the-moment: #C9AAD4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9AAD4?

#C9AAD4 is Cherish the Moment, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C9AAD4 warm or cool?

Cherish the Moment reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cherish the Moment?

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

What colors pair well with Cherish the Moment?

Cherish the Moment 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 Cherish the Moment?

You can download Cherish the Moment 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 Cherish the Moment?

The hex code is #C9AAD4. In RGB it's 201, 170, 212, and in HSL it's 284°, 33%, 75%.

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