PURPLES

Ice Mauve

#C9C2DD

RGB 201, 194, 221 · HSL 256°, 28%, 81% · CMYK 9, 12, 0, 13

Ice Mauve is #C9C2DD in HEX — rgb(201, 194, 221), hsl(256°, 28%, 81%), cmyk(9%, 12%, 0%, 13%).

Ice Mauve pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 256°, 28%, 81%. 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#C9C2DD

RGB201, 194, 221

HSL256°, 28%, 81%

HSV256°, 12%, 87%

CMYK9, 12, 0, 13

Decimal13222621

CSS RGBrgb(201, 194, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 28%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Evocative Antonia K-37

ΔE 1.6 · #CDC3DC

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Bliss 1252

ΔE 1.6 · #CEC3DD

Kilz

February Amethyst RA230-02

ΔE 2 · #CAC0DE

Behr

Foxgloves 660E-3

ΔE 2.3 · #C9C7E1

PPG

Purple Dragon 1247-4

ΔE 2.6 · #C6BEDD

Valspar

Sassy Lilac 4003-9B

ΔE 2.8 · #CBC4E4

Benjamin Moore

French 1403

ΔE 2.9 · #C8C4DA

Dulux

Lavender Pillow S44F2

ΔE 3.3 · #C4B9D3

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Purple DE5947

ΔE 3.4 · #BFB9D5

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 4.1 · #D2C8DD

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 5.7 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 9.1 · #BCCEE6

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 9.2 · #E3DBF2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 10.6 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 11.3 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 14.7 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#C9C2DD

#D5DCC1

Analogous

#C1C7DC

#C9C2DD

#D6C1DC

Triadic

#C9C2DD

#DCC8C1

#C1DCC8

Split-Complementary

#C9C2DD

#DCD6C1

#C7DCC1

Tetradic

#C9C2DD

#DCC1C7

#D5DCC1

#C1DCD6

Monochromatic

#725FA5

#9D90C1

#C9C2DD

#F1EFF6

Rectangle

#C9C2DD

#DCC1D5

#D5DCC1

#C1DCC8

Compound

#C9C2DD

#D6C1DC

#D5DCC1

#C7DCC1

Variations

Lighter

#D3CDE3

#DFDBE9

#ECEBF1

Darker

#998BC0

#614F95

#382D57

Saturation

#CDCAD3

#C8C1DC

#C0B0EE

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C9C2DD

#C1C7DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C9C2DD

#C3C3DA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C9C2DD

#C7C7C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Ice Mauve 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

#D6BEC1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C9C2DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C3C3E5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#B9C39C

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #C9C2DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #C9C2DD;

CSS Variable

--color-ice-mauve: #C9C2DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ice-mauve': '#C9C2DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C9C2DD] text-[#C9C2DD]

SCSS

$ice-mauve: #C9C2DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C9C2DD?

#C9C2DD is Ice Mauve, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C9C2DD warm or cool?

Ice Mauve reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ice Mauve?

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

What colors pair well with Ice Mauve?

Ice Mauve 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 Ice Mauve?

You can download Ice Mauve 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 Ice Mauve?

The hex code is #C9C2DD. In RGB it's 201, 194, 221, and in HSL it's 256°, 28%, 81%.

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