PURPLES

Party Hat

#CAC1E2

RGB 202, 193, 226 · HSL 256°, 36%, 82% · CMYK 11, 15, 0, 11

Party Hat is #CAC1E2 in HEX — rgb(202, 193, 226), hsl(256°, 36%, 82%), cmyk(11%, 15%, 0%, 11%).

Party Hat pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 256°, 36%, 82%. 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#CAC1E2

RGB202, 193, 226

HSL256°, 36%, 82%

HSV256°, 15%, 89%

CMYK11, 15, 0, 11

Decimal13287906

CSS RGBrgb(202, 193, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 36%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Sassy Lilac 4003-9B

ΔE 1.3 · #CBC4E4

PPG

Purple Dragon 1247-4

ΔE 1.6 · #C6BEDD

Kilz

February Amethyst RA230-02

ΔE 1.7 · #CAC0DE

Dulux

Sentimental Flower S45H2

ΔE 2.1 · #CEBFE0

Behr

Romantic Poetry S100-2

ΔE 2.7 · #CDC7EB

Vista Paint

Pansy Potpourri K-28

ΔE 3.3 · #D0C0E5

Dunn-Edwards

Tinted Iris DE5961

ΔE 3.6 · #C4B7D8

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Cake 1233

ΔE 3.8 · #D1BFDC

Benjamin Moore

Grape 1395

ΔE 4.4 · #D5C8E3

Sherwin-Williams

Wisteria SW6822

ΔE 4.8 · #BDB4D4

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 8.1 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 8.6 · #D2CBDD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 10.5 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 10.9 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 14.6 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 18 · #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

#CAC1E2

#D9E2C1

Analogous

#C1C8E2

#CAC1E2

#DAC1E2

Triadic

#CAC1E2

#E2C9C1

#C1E2C9

Split-Complementary

#CAC1E2

#E2DAC1

#C8E2C1

Tetradic

#CAC1E2

#E2C1C8

#D9E2C1

#C1E2DA

Monochromatic

#7059B1

#9D8DC9

#CAC1E2

#F0EEF7

Rectangle

#CAC1E2

#E2C1D9

#D9E2C1

#C1E2C9

Compound

#CAC1E2

#DAC1E2

#D9E2C1

#C8E2C1

Variations

Lighter

#D4CDE7

#E0DBEC

#EDEBF3

Darker

#9886C8

#5E45A1

#36275F

Saturation

#CFCCD6

#C9C1E2

#C3B2F0

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

#CAC1E2

#BFC7E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CAC1E2

#C3C3DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CAC1E2

#C7C7C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Party Hat 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

#D7BDC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CAC1E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4C2E9

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.

#BDC99A

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: #CAC1E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #CAC1E2;

CSS Variable

--color-party-hat: #CAC1E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'party-hat': '#CAC1E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CAC1E2] text-[#CAC1E2]

SCSS

$party-hat: #CAC1E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CAC1E2?

#CAC1E2 is Party Hat, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CAC1E2 warm or cool?

Party Hat reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Party Hat?

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

What colors pair well with Party Hat?

Party Hat 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 Party Hat?

You can download Party Hat 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 Party Hat?

The hex code is #CAC1E2. In RGB it's 202, 193, 226, and in HSL it's 256°, 36%, 82%.

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