PURPLES

Orchid Fragrance

#C9C1D0

RGB 201, 193, 208 · HSL 272°, 14%, 79% · CMYK 3, 7, 0, 18

Orchid Fragrance is #C9C1D0 in HEX — rgb(201, 193, 208), hsl(272°, 14%, 79%), cmyk(3%, 7%, 0%, 18%).

Orchid Fragrance pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 272°, 14%, 79%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#C9C1D0

RGB201, 193, 208

HSL272°, 14%, 79%

HSV272°, 7%, 82%

CMYK3, 7, 0, 18

Decimal13222352

CSS RGBrgb(201, 193, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(272, 14%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Fragrance 1287

Exact match

Vista Paint

Orchid Fragrance C-1286

ΔE 0.9 · #C7BFCD

Dulux

Laughing Jack S44C1

ΔE 0.9 · #C9C3D2

Behr

Pastel Violet 100E-3

ΔE 1.6 · #CCC1D2

Benjamin Moore

North 1411

ΔE 2.6 · #C4C3D1

Sherwin-Williams

Enchant SW6555

ΔE 2.8 · #D1C6D2

Valspar

Fragrant Lilac 4001-5B

ΔE 3.1 · #C4C4D1

PPG

Silverberry 1173-4

ΔE 3.2 · #BEBBC9

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 3.9 · #D2CBDD

Kilz

Boysenberry Cream RA270-01

ΔE 4 · #C0BDD2

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 4.5 · #CDBACB

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4.6 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 5.4 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7.5 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#C9C1D0

#C9D1C2

Analogous

#C2C2D1

#C9C1D0

#D1C2D0

Triadic

#C9C1D0

#D1CAC2

#C2D1CA

Split-Complementary

#C9C1D0

#D0D1C2

#C2D1C2

Tetradic

#C9C1D0

#D1C2C2

#C9D1C2

#C2D0D1

Monochromatic

#7E6B8E

#A496B0

#C9C1D0

#F0EEF2

#F2F0F4

Rectangle

#C9C1D0

#D1C2C9

#C9D1C2

#C2D1CA

Compound

#C9C1D0

#D1C2D0

#C9D1C2

#C2D1C2

Variations

Lighter

#D5CEDA

#DFDBE3

#ECEAEE

Darker

#A293AF

#705E80

#41364B

Saturation

#CAC7CC

#CAC2D1

#CBABE8

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9C1D0

#C2C5D1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9C1D0

#C2C2CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9C1D0

#C8C4C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Orchid Fragrance 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

#D6BDB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9C1D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C2DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AAC096

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 · 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 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: #C9C1D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9C1D0;

CSS Variable

--color-orchid-fragrance: #C9C1D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchid-fragrance': '#C9C1D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9C1D0] text-[#C9C1D0]

SCSS

$orchid-fragrance: #C9C1D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9C1D0?

#C9C1D0 is Orchid Fragrance, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C9C1D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orchid Fragrance?

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

What colors pair well with Orchid Fragrance?

Orchid Fragrance 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 Orchid Fragrance?

You can download Orchid Fragrance 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 Orchid Fragrance?

The hex code is #C9C1D0. In RGB it's 201, 193, 208, and in HSL it's 272°, 14%, 79%.

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