NEUTRALS

Lilac Hint

#CACBD5

RGB 202, 203, 213 · HSL 235°, 12%, 81% · CMYK 5, 5, 0, 16

Lilac Hint is #CACBD5 in HEX — rgb(202, 203, 213), hsl(235°, 12%, 81%), cmyk(5%, 5%, 0%, 16%).

Lilac Hint pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 235°, 12%, 81%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#CACBD5

RGB202, 203, 213

HSL235°, 12%, 81%

HSV235°, 5%, 84%

CMYK5, 5, 0, 16

Decimal13290453

CSS RGBrgb(202, 203, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(235, 12%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 1.3 · #CDCDD5

Benjamin Moore

Angel's 1423

ΔE 1.5 · #C6C9D5

Kilz

Light Shadow RB190-02

ΔE 1.7 · #CFCFDA

PPG

Pale Violet 1168-3

ΔE 1.7 · #C7CCD8

Vista Paint

Kecia K-93

ΔE 1.8 · #C5CAD6

Dulux

Anon Half S43A1H

ΔE 1.9 · #CDCED5

Valspar

Stardust Evening 4002-3B

ΔE 1.9 · #CECAD3

Behr

Paparazzi Flash MQ5-18

ΔE 2 · #C4C8D0

Dunn-Edwards

Pale Shale DE5918

ΔE 2.4 · #CACFDC

Hallman-Lindsay

Calamities 1315

ΔE 2.8 · #CECDD2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 2.9 · #CCC8CE

Sherwin-Williams

Daydream SW6541

ΔE 3.7 · #BDC3CD

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 4.4 · #D0D4D8

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.5 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.9 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.5 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CACBD5

#D4D3C9

Analogous

#C9D0D4

#CACBD5

#CEC9D4

Triadic

#CACBD5

#D4C9CA

#CAD4C9

Split-Complementary

#CACBD5

#D4CEC9

#D0D4C9

Tetradic

#CACBD5

#D4C9D0

#D4D3C9

#C9D4CE

Monochromatic

#737691

#9EA0B3

#CACBD5

#F1F1F4

Rectangle

#CACBD5

#D3C9D4

#D4D3C9

#CAD4C9

Compound

#CACBD5

#CEC9D4

#D4D3C9

#D0D4C9

Variations

Lighter

#D4D4DD

#DFDFE5

#EDEDEF

Darker

#9A9CB1

#636581

#393A4B

Saturation

#CDCDD0

#C9CAD4

#B3B8EA

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CACBD5

#C9CCD6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CACBD5

#CBCBD4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CACBD5

#C9CDCC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Lilac Hint gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#D7C5BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CACBD5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C4CADF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#C3C09C

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: #CACBD5;

CSS — background

background-color: #CACBD5;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac-hint: #CACBD5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac-hint': '#CACBD5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CACBD5] text-[#CACBD5]

SCSS

$lilac-hint: #CACBD5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CACBD5?

#CACBD5 is Lilac Hint, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #CACBD5 warm or cool?

Lilac Hint reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lilac Hint?

Lilac Hint works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Lilac Hint?

Lilac Hint pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Lilac Hint?

You can download Lilac Hint 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 Lilac Hint?

The hex code is #CACBD5. In RGB it's 202, 203, 213, and in HSL it's 235°, 12%, 81%.

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