PURPLES

February Amethyst

#CAC0DE

RGB 202, 192, 222 · HSL 260°, 31%, 81% · CMYK 9, 14, 0, 13

February Amethyst is #CAC0DE in HEX — rgb(202, 192, 222), hsl(260°, 31%, 81%), cmyk(9%, 14%, 0%, 13%).

February Amethyst pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 260°, 31%, 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#CAC0DE

RGB202, 192, 222

HSL260°, 31%, 81%

HSV260°, 14%, 87%

CMYK9, 14, 0, 13

Decimal13287646

CSS RGBrgb(202, 192, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(260, 31%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

February Amethyst RA230-02

Exact match

PPG

Purple Dragon 1247-4

ΔE 1.2 · #C6BEDD

Valspar

Sassy Lilac 4003-9B

ΔE 1.9 · #CBC4E4

Dulux

New Love S44H2

ΔE 2.1 · #C5BBDB

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Bliss 1252

ΔE 2.4 · #CEC3DD

Vista Paint

Lavender Bliss C-1251

ΔE 2.6 · #CEC0DA

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Purple DE5954

ΔE 3.2 · #C8BAD4

Benjamin Moore

Grape 1395

ΔE 3.6 · #D5C8E3

Behr

Foxgloves 660E-3

ΔE 4 · #C9C7E1

Sherwin-Williams

Wisteria SW6822

ΔE 4.6 · #BDB4D4

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 7.4 · #D2CBDD

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 9.1 · #B7B1DC

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 10.2 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 10.7 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 13.1 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 16.5 · #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

#CAC0DE

#D4DEC0

Analogous

#C0C5DE

#CAC0DE

#D9C0DE

Triadic

#CAC0DE

#DECAC0

#C0DECA

Split-Complementary

#CAC0DE

#DED9C0

#C5DEC0

Tetradic

#CAC0DE

#DEC0C5

#D4DEC0

#C0DED9

Monochromatic

#755BA9

#9F8DC3

#CAC0DE

#F1EEF6

Rectangle

#CAC0DE

#DEC0D4

#D4DEC0

#C0DECA

Compound

#CAC0DE

#D9C0DE

#D4DEC0

#C5DEC0

Variations

Lighter

#D4CCE4

#DFDAEA

#EDEAF2

Darker

#9C88C2

#654B98

#3A2B5A

Saturation

#CDCAD3

#CAC0DE

#C4AFEE

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CAC0DE

#BFC6DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAC0DE

#C2C2DA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAC0DE

#C7C5C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

February Amethyst 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

#D7BDC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAC0DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4C2E6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#B7C49B

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: #CAC0DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAC0DE;

CSS Variable

--color-february-amethyst: #CAC0DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'february-amethyst': '#CAC0DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAC0DE] text-[#CAC0DE]

SCSS

$february-amethyst: #CAC0DE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAC0DE?

#CAC0DE is February Amethyst, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CAC0DE warm or cool?

February Amethyst reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with February Amethyst?

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

What colors pair well with February Amethyst?

February Amethyst 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 February Amethyst?

You can download February Amethyst 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 February Amethyst?

The hex code is #CAC0DE. In RGB it's 202, 192, 222, and in HSL it's 260°, 31%, 81%.

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