PURPLES

Ballerina Tutu

#CB42AF

RGB 203, 66, 175 · HSL 312°, 57%, 53% · CMYK 0, 67, 14, 20

Ballerina Tutu is #CB42AF in HEX — rgb(203, 66, 175), hsl(312°, 57%, 53%), cmyk(0%, 67%, 14%, 20%).

Ballerina Tutu pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 312°, 57%, 53%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. 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#CB42AF

RGB203, 66, 175

HSL312°, 57%, 53%

HSV312°, 67%, 80%

CMYK0, 67, 14, 20

Decimal13320879

CSS RGBrgb(203, 66, 175)

CSS HSLhsl(312, 57%, 53%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ballerina Tutu P130-6

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 21.8 · #D15B9B

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 22.1 · #D76AAC

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 22.4 · #C05A99

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 22.8 · #D96CAD

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 24.4 · #BD4380

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 26.1 · #A03472

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 28.1 · #D26EA4

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 28.9 · #B54D7F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 30 · #AA3E71

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 30.6 · #C25A88

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 32.6 · #C9709E

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 32.9 · #C6628C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 40.5 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 46.8 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 53.7 · #243F90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

20/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CB42AF

#43CB5E

Analogous

#A243CB

#CB42AF

#CB436C

Triadic

#CB42AF

#B0CB43

#43B0CB

Split-Complementary

#CB42AF

#6CCB43

#43CBA2

Tetradic

#CB42AF

#CBA243

#43CB5E

#436CCB

Monochromatic

#5C194F

#982A82

#CB42AF

#DC7FC9

#ECBBE2

Rectangle

#CB42AF

#CB5E43

#43CB5E

#43B0CB

Compound

#CB42AF

#CB436C

#43CB5E

#43CBA2

Variations

Lighter

#D668C0

#DA94CC

#E6C4DF

Darker

#AD2B93

#791C66

#480F3C

Saturation

#9C7393

#CB43B0

#E529C0

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

4.25:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.94:1

Deuteranopia

#CB42AF

#848FAD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CB42AF

#6B6BA6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CB42AF

#C4635D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Ballerina Tutu 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

#D85E9E

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CB42AF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C563C3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#3BAB51

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: #CB42AF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CB42AF;

CSS Variable

--color-ballerina-tutu: #CB42AF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ballerina-tutu': '#CB42AF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CB42AF] text-[#CB42AF]

SCSS

$ballerina-tutu: #CB42AF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CB42AF?

#CB42AF is Ballerina Tutu, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #CB42AF warm or cool?

Ballerina Tutu reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ballerina Tutu?

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

What colors pair well with Ballerina Tutu?

Ballerina Tutu 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 Ballerina Tutu?

You can download Ballerina Tutu 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 Ballerina Tutu?

The hex code is #CB42AF. In RGB it's 203, 66, 175, and in HSL it's 312°, 57%, 53%.

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