PURPLES

Darling Lilac

#C9ACD6

RGB 201, 172, 214 · HSL 281°, 34%, 76% · CMYK 6, 20, 0, 16

Darling Lilac is #C9ACD6 in HEX — rgb(201, 172, 214), hsl(281°, 34%, 76%), cmyk(6%, 20%, 0%, 16%).

Darling Lilac pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 281°, 34%, 76%. 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#C9ACD6

RGB201, 172, 214

HSL281°, 34%, 76%

HSV281°, 20%, 84%

CMYK6, 20, 0, 16

Decimal13216982

CSS RGBrgb(201, 172, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(281, 34%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Cherish the Moment C-1190

ΔE 0.9 · #C9AAD4

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherish The Moment 1191

ΔE 1.2 · #CCACD7

Dulux

Feminine Fancy S45G3

ΔE 2.4 · #C3A8CF

PPG

Sea Lavender 1250-4

ΔE 2.5 · #CFB1D8

Behr

Candlelight Dinner S120-3

ΔE 2.6 · #D0B3DC

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 3.3 · #CBACD0

Valspar

Plink 4001-10A

ΔE 3.4 · #D0AAD3

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 2071-50

ΔE 3.9 · #C0AED8

Dunn-Edwards

Pretty Petunia DE5989

ΔE 4.3 · #D6B7E2

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 5.9 · #CAB2D2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 8.1 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 13 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 19.7 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 20.7 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 21.7 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 22 · #C7A4A6

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#C9ACD6

#BAD7AD

Analogous

#B5ADD7

#C9ACD6

#D7ADCF

Triadic

#C9ACD6

#D7C9AD

#ADD7C9

Split-Complementary

#C9ACD6

#CFD7AD

#ADD7B5

Tetradic

#C9ACD6

#D7B5AD

#BAD7AD

#ADCFD7

Monochromatic

#844D9D

#A87ABD

#C9ACD6

#EBE0F0

#F4EEF7

Rectangle

#C9ACD6

#D7ADBA

#BAD7AD

#ADD7C9

Compound

#C9ACD6

#D7ADCF

#BAD7AD

#ADD7B5

Variations

Lighter

#D4BDDF

#DED0E5

#EBE4EF

Darker

#A877BF

#794392

#472656

Saturation

#C4BCC8

#C9ADD7

#D199EB

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

2.03:1

Fail

vs Black

10.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9ACD6

#B2BBD6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9ACD6

#B1B1D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9ACD6

#C5B4B1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Darling Lilac 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

#D6AEBC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9ACD6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3B3E0

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.

#9BBF8B

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: #C9ACD6;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9ACD6;

CSS Variable

--color-darling-lilac: #C9ACD6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'darling-lilac': '#C9ACD6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9ACD6] text-[#C9ACD6]

SCSS

$darling-lilac: #C9ACD6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9ACD6?

#C9ACD6 is Darling Lilac, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C9ACD6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Darling Lilac?

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

What colors pair well with Darling Lilac?

Darling Lilac 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 Darling Lilac?

You can download Darling Lilac 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 Darling Lilac?

The hex code is #C9ACD6. In RGB it's 201, 172, 214, and in HSL it's 281°, 34%, 76%.

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