PURPLES

Windsor Purple

#C9AFD0

RGB 201, 175, 208 · HSL 287°, 26%, 75% · CMYK 3, 16, 0, 18

Windsor Purple is #C9AFD0 in HEX — rgb(201, 175, 208), hsl(287°, 26%, 75%), cmyk(3%, 16%, 0%, 18%).

Windsor Purple pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 287°, 26%, 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#C9AFD0

RGB201, 175, 208

HSL287°, 26%, 75%

HSV287°, 16%, 82%

CMYK3, 16, 0, 18

Decimal13217744

CSS RGBrgb(201, 175, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(287, 26%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Windsor Purple 1249-4

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 1.3 · #CAB2D2

Dulux

Rosy Blossom S49F3

ΔE 2.2 · #CDAECD

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 2.5 · #CBACD0

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2073-50

ΔE 2.8 · #CDADCB

Vista Paint

Teresa's True Color K-19

ΔE 2.9 · #C2B0D1

Valspar

Floral Vista 1002-3C

ΔE 2.9 · #C7AAC7

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape's Treasure 1234

ΔE 3.8 · #BEAECF

Behr

Candlelight Dinner S120-3

ΔE 4.7 · #D0B3DC

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Point DE5982

ΔE 5 · #D4BDDF

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 8 · #CAB6C9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 8.9 · #B7B1DC

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 16.3 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 16.6 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 17.6 · #C7A4A6

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 18.9 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

48/100

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

#C9AFD0

#B6D0AF

Analogous

#B8AFD0

#C9AFD0

#D0AFC6

Triadic

#C9AFD0

#D0C9AF

#AFD0C9

Split-Complementary

#C9AFD0

#C6D0AF

#AFD0B8

Tetradic

#C9AFD0

#D0B8AF

#B6D0AF

#AFC6D0

Monochromatic

#845591

#A87EB4

#C9AFD0

#E9DFEC

#F4EFF6

Rectangle

#C9AFD0

#D0AFB6

#B6D0AF

#AFD0C9

Compound

#C9AFD0

#D0AFC6

#B6D0AF

#AFD0B8

Variations

Lighter

#D4BFD9

#DED0E1

#EBE5ED

Darker

#A97DB5

#7A4B87

#482B4F

Saturation

#C2BAC4

#C9AFD0

#D697E7

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9AFD0

#B6BBD0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9AFD0

#B4B4CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9AFD0

#C6B5B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Windsor Purple 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

#D6B0B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9AFD0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3B5DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#95BA8B

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: #C9AFD0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9AFD0;

CSS Variable

--color-windsor-purple: #C9AFD0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'windsor-purple': '#C9AFD0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9AFD0] text-[#C9AFD0]

SCSS

$windsor-purple: #C9AFD0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9AFD0?

#C9AFD0 is Windsor Purple, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C9AFD0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Windsor Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Windsor Purple?

Windsor Purple 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 Windsor Purple?

You can download Windsor Purple 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 Windsor Purple?

The hex code is #C9AFD0. In RGB it's 201, 175, 208, and in HSL it's 287°, 26%, 75%.

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