PURPLES

Graceful Garden

#CBA9D0

RGB 203, 169, 208 · HSL 292°, 29%, 74% · CMYK 2, 19, 0, 18

Graceful Garden is #CBA9D0 in HEX — rgb(203, 169, 208), hsl(292°, 29%, 74%), cmyk(2%, 19%, 0%, 18%).

Graceful Garden pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 292°, 29%, 74%. 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#CBA9D0

RGB203, 169, 208

HSL292°, 29%, 74%

HSV292°, 19%, 82%

CMYK2, 19, 0, 18

Decimal13347280

CSS RGBrgb(203, 169, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(292, 29%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Graceful Garden 1184

Exact match

Vista Paint

Graceful Garden C-1183

ΔE 1.1 · #C9A6CD

Valspar

Plink 4001-10A

ΔE 1.9 · #D0AAD3

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 2.1 · #CBACD0

Dulux

Feminine Fancy S45G3

ΔE 2.7 · #C3A8CF

PPG

Sea Lavender 1250-4

ΔE 3 · #CFB1D8

Behr

Candlelight Dinner S120-3

ΔE 3.9 · #D0B3DC

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2073-50

ΔE 5 · #CDADCB

Dunn-Edwards

Pretty Petunia DE5989

ΔE 5.5 · #D6B7E2

Sherwin-Williams

Novel Lilac SW6836

ΔE 5.5 · #C2A4C2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 10.2 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 12.3 · #CAB6C9

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 19.8 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 20.1 · #C7A4A6

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 20.3 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 20.6 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

#CBA9D0

#AFD0A9

Analogous

#B8A9D0

#CBA9D0

#D0A9C2

Triadic

#CBA9D0

#D0CBA9

#A9D0CB

Split-Complementary

#CBA9D0

#C2D0A9

#A9D0B8

Tetradic

#CBA9D0

#D0B8A9

#AFD0A9

#A9C2D0

Monochromatic

#885091

#AD78B5

#CBA9D0

#E9DBEB

#F5EFF6

Rectangle

#CBA9D0

#D0A9AF

#AFD0A9

#A9D0CB

Compound

#CBA9D0

#D0A9C2

#AFD0A9

#A9D0B8

Variations

Lighter

#D5BBD9

#DECDE1

#EBE3ED

Darker

#AE77B7

#804789

#4B2851

Saturation

#C1B7C2

#CBA9D0

#DC92E7

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBA9D0

#B2B9D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBA9D0

#AFAFCB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBA9D0

#C7B1AE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Graceful Garden 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

#D8ABB7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBA9D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5B0DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#8FB889

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: #CBA9D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBA9D0;

CSS Variable

--color-graceful-garden: #CBA9D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'graceful-garden': '#CBA9D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBA9D0] text-[#CBA9D0]

SCSS

$graceful-garden: #CBA9D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBA9D0?

#CBA9D0 is Graceful Garden, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #CBA9D0 warm or cool?

Graceful Garden reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Graceful Garden?

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

What colors pair well with Graceful Garden?

Graceful Garden 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 Graceful Garden?

You can download Graceful Garden 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 Graceful Garden?

The hex code is #CBA9D0. In RGB it's 203, 169, 208, and in HSL it's 292°, 29%, 74%.

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