PURPLES

Lavender Field Dreamer

#CAADD8

RGB 202, 173, 216 · HSL 280°, 36%, 76% · CMYK 6, 20, 0, 15

Lavender Field Dreamer is #CAADD8 in HEX — rgb(202, 173, 216), hsl(280°, 36%, 76%), cmyk(6%, 20%, 0%, 15%).

Lavender Field Dreamer pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 280°, 36%, 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#CAADD8

RGB202, 173, 216

HSL280°, 36%, 76%

HSV280°, 20%, 85%

CMYK6, 20, 0, 15

Decimal13282776

CSS RGBrgb(202, 173, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 36%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherish The Moment 1191

ΔE 1.1 · #CCACD7

Vista Paint

Cherish the Moment C-1190

ΔE 1.3 · #C9AAD4

Behr

Candlelight Dinner S120-3

ΔE 2.4 · #D0B3DC

PPG

Sea Lavender 1250-4

ΔE 2.7 · #CFB1D8

Dulux

Feminine Fancy S45G3

ΔE 3 · #C3A8CF

Valspar

Plink 4001-10A

ΔE 3.5 · #D0AAD3

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 3.8 · #CBACD0

Dunn-Edwards

Pretty Petunia DE5989

ΔE 3.9 · #D6B7E2

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 2071-50

ΔE 4 · #C0AED8

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 6.3 · #CAB2D2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 8.1 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 13.4 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 19.7 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 21.1 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 22.3 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 22.5 · #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

#CAADD8

#BAD8AC

Analogous

#B3ACD8

#CAADD8

#D8ACD0

Triadic

#CAADD8

#D8C9AC

#ACD8C9

Split-Complementary

#CAADD8

#D0D8AC

#ACD8B3

Tetradic

#CAADD8

#D8B3AC

#BAD8AC

#ACD0D8

Monochromatic

#834BA0

#A778BF

#CAADD8

#EBE0F0

#F4EEF7

Rectangle

#CAADD8

#D8ACBA

#BAD8AC

#ACD8C9

Compound

#CAADD8

#D8ACD0

#BAD8AC

#ACD8B3

Variations

Lighter

#D4BCE0

#DECFE6

#EBE4EF

Darker

#A875C1

#794095

#472458

Saturation

#C4BBC8

#C9ACD8

#D098EB

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

10.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAADD8

#B3BCD8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAADD8

#B2B2D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAADD8

#C6B5B2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lavender Field Dreamer 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

#D7AEBD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAADD8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4B3E1

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.

#9CC089

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: #CAADD8;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAADD8;

CSS Variable

--color-lavender-field-dreamer: #CAADD8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lavender-field-dreamer': '#CAADD8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAADD8] text-[#CAADD8]

SCSS

$lavender-field-dreamer: #CAADD8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAADD8?

#CAADD8 is Lavender Field Dreamer, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CAADD8 warm or cool?

Lavender Field Dreamer reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lavender Field Dreamer?

Lavender Field Dreamer works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Lavender Field Dreamer?

Lavender Field Dreamer 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 Lavender Field Dreamer?

You can download Lavender Field Dreamer 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 Lavender Field Dreamer?

The hex code is #CAADD8. In RGB it's 202, 173, 216, and in HSL it's 280°, 36%, 76%.

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