PURPLES

Pastel Violet

#CB99C9

RGB 203, 153, 201 · HSL 302°, 32%, 70% · CMYK 0, 25, 1, 20

Pastel Violet is #CB99C9 in HEX — rgb(203, 153, 201), hsl(302°, 32%, 70%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 1%, 20%).

Pastel Violet pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 302°, 32%, 70%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#CB99C9

RGB203, 153, 201

HSL302°, 32%, 70%

HSV302°, 25%, 80%

CMYK0, 25, 1, 20

Decimal13343177

CSS RGBrgb(203, 153, 201)

CSS HSLhsl(302, 32%, 70%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Birthday Candle 100C-3

ΔE 3 · #D09BD0

Vista Paint

Autumn Sedum K-738

ΔE 3.4 · #CE94C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Carnation Rose 1164

ΔE 3.5 · #CE94C2

Dunn-Edwards

Prize Winning Orchid DE6004

ΔE 4 · #CC9DC6

PPG

Moorland Heather 1251-5

ΔE 4.4 · #CC94BE

Dulux

Beauty Pageant S47H4

ΔE 5.1 · #C592BA

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 7.3 · #B38BB8

Valspar

Purple Gala 4002-10A

ΔE 7.6 · #C0A2D1

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2075-50

ΔE 8.4 · #E0ABD2

Sherwin-Williams

Novel Lilac SW6836

ΔE 12.2 · #C2A4C2

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 15.5 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 18.9 · #E2A3B3

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 20 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 20.4 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 27.7 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 28.1 · #8FA4BF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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 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

#CB99C9

#9ACB9C

Analogous

#B49ACB

#CB99C9

#CB9AB1

Triadic

#CB99C9

#C9CB9A

#9AC9CB

Split-Complementary

#CB99C9

#B1CB9A

#9ACBB4

Tetradic

#CB99C9

#CBB49A

#9ACB9C

#9AB1CB

Monochromatic

#874584

#B168AF

#CB99C9

#E5CDE4

#F6EEF6

Rectangle

#CB99C9

#CB9C9A

#9ACB9C

#9AC9CB

Compound

#CB99C9

#CB9AB1

#9ACB9C

#9ACBB4

Variations

Lighter

#D5AED4

#DEC5DD

#EADEEA

Darker

#B469B2

#854082

#4E244D

Saturation

#BAABB9

#CB9AC9

#E580E2

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

2.35:1

Fail

vs Black

8.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CB99C9

#A9B1C9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CB99C9

#A3A3C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CB99C9

#C6A3A0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pastel Violet 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

#D89FB2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CB99C9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5A4D6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

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.

#7CB47E

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: #CB99C9;

CSS — background

background-color: #CB99C9;

CSS Variable

--color-pastel-violet: #CB99C9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pastel-violet': '#CB99C9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CB99C9] text-[#CB99C9]

SCSS

$pastel-violet: #CB99C9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CB99C9?

#CB99C9 is Pastel Violet, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #CB99C9 warm or cool?

Pastel Violet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pastel Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Pastel Violet?

Pastel Violet 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 Pastel Violet?

You can download Pastel Violet 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 Pastel Violet?

The hex code is #CB99C9. In RGB it's 203, 153, 201, and in HSL it's 302°, 32%, 70%.

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