PURPLES

Free Spirit

#CAB2D2

RGB 202, 178, 210 · HSL 285°, 26%, 76% · CMYK 4, 15, 0, 18

Free Spirit is #CAB2D2 in HEX — rgb(202, 178, 210), hsl(285°, 26%, 76%), cmyk(4%, 15%, 0%, 18%).

Free Spirit pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 285°, 26%, 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#CAB2D2

RGB202, 178, 210

HSL285°, 26%, 76%

HSV285°, 15%, 82%

CMYK4, 15, 0, 18

Decimal13284050

CSS RGBrgb(202, 178, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(285, 26%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

Exact match

PPG

Windsor Purple 1249-4

ΔE 1.3 · #C9AFD0

Vista Paint

Teresa's True Color K-19

ΔE 2.5 · #C2B0D1

Dulux

Rosy Blossom S49F3

ΔE 2.8 · #CDAECD

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2073-50

ΔE 3.4 · #CDADCB

Valspar

Fancy Pansy 1001-4A

ΔE 3.5 · #BEACCC

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape's Treasure 1234

ΔE 3.6 · #BEAECF

Kilz

Candied Hearts RA180-01

ΔE 3.6 · #C2ACD1

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Point DE5982

ΔE 4.1 · #D4BDDF

Behr

Queens Violet S110-3

ΔE 4.9 · #CFBCE2

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 7.2 · #CAB6C9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 8.8 · #B7B1DC

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 15.1 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 15.4 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 16.8 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 18.5 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

49/100

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

#CAB2D2

#BAD2B2

Analogous

#BAB2D2

#CAB2D2

#D2B2CA

Triadic

#CAB2D2

#D2CAB2

#B2D2CA

Split-Complementary

#CAB2D2

#CAD2B2

#B2D2BA

Tetradic

#CAB2D2

#D2BAB2

#BAD2B2

#B2CAD2

Monochromatic

#855794

#A882B5

#CAB2D2

#EBE2EE

#F4EFF6

Rectangle

#CAB2D2

#D2B2BA

#BAD2B2

#B2D2CA

Compound

#CAB2D2

#D2B2CA

#BAD2B2

#B2D2BA

Variations

Lighter

#D4C1DB

#DED2E2

#ECE6ED

Darker

#A980B6

#7A4C89

#472B51

Saturation

#C4BDC7

#CAB2D2

#D59BE8

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

1.94:1

Fail

vs Black

10.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAB2D2

#B8BED2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAB2D2

#B6B6CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAB2D2

#C7B8B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Free Spirit 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

#D7B2B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAB2D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4B7DD

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.

#99BB8E

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: #CAB2D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAB2D2;

CSS Variable

--color-free-spirit: #CAB2D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'free-spirit': '#CAB2D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAB2D2] text-[#CAB2D2]

SCSS

$free-spirit: #CAB2D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAB2D2?

#CAB2D2 is Free Spirit, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CAB2D2 warm or cool?

Free Spirit reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Free Spirit?

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

What colors pair well with Free Spirit?

Free Spirit 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 Free Spirit?

You can download Free Spirit 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 Free Spirit?

The hex code is #CAB2D2. In RGB it's 202, 178, 210, and in HSL it's 285°, 26%, 76%.

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