PURPLES

Cool Quiet

#CBB5C6

RGB 203, 181, 198 · HSL 314°, 17%, 75% · CMYK 0, 11, 2, 20

Cool Quiet is #CBB5C6 in HEX — rgb(203, 181, 198), hsl(314°, 17%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 11%, 2%, 20%).

Cool Quiet pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 314°, 17%, 75%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#CBB5C6

RGB203, 181, 198

HSL314°, 17%, 75%

HSV314°, 11%, 80%

CMYK0, 11, 2, 20

Decimal13350342

CSS RGBrgb(203, 181, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(314, 17%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Cool Quiet S46E2

ΔE 0.5 · #CBB5C7

PPG

Soft Amethyst 1178-4

ΔE 1.3 · #CFB7C9

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 1.3 · #CAB6C9

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 1.9 · #CDBACB

Vista Paint

Wisteria Wish K-12

ΔE 2.3 · #C9B8CB

Valspar

Subtle Purple 1003-8B

ΔE 3 · #D0BBC8

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Blessing 1211

ΔE 3.2 · #D3B8C5

Behr

Subdued Hue 120E-3

ΔE 3.7 · #C5B3BE

Benjamin Moore

Hidden 1375

ΔE 4.2 · #D7C0CF

Kilz

Shady Pink RA250-02

ΔE 4.4 · #CCB7D0

Sherwin-Williams

Mauve Finery SW6282

ΔE 5 · #CBB8C0

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 9 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 10.3 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 10.5 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 12.6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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 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

#CBB5C6

#B4CAB9

Analogous

#C4B4CA

#CBB5C6

#CAB4BA

Triadic

#CBB5C6

#C5CAB4

#B4C5CA

Split-Complementary

#CBB5C6

#BACAB4

#B4CAC4

Tetradic

#CBB5C6

#CAC4B4

#B4CAB9

#B4BACA

Monochromatic

#865F7D

#AA88A2

#CBB5C6

#EAE1E8

#F4F0F3

Rectangle

#CBB5C6

#CAB9B4

#B4CAB9

#B4C5CA

Compound

#CBB5C6

#CAB4BA

#B4CAB9

#B4CAC4

Variations

Lighter

#D5C3D1

#DED3DC

#EBE6EA

Darker

#AB87A3

#7D5674

#493144

Saturation

#C3BCC1

#CAB4C5

#E59AD3

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBB5C6

#BCBEC6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBB5C6

#B9B9C4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBB5C6

#C9B8B7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Cool Quiet 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

#D8B4B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBB5C6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5B9D4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#8BBA96

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: #CBB5C6;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBB5C6;

CSS Variable

--color-cool-quiet: #CBB5C6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cool-quiet': '#CBB5C6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBB5C6] text-[#CBB5C6]

SCSS

$cool-quiet: #CBB5C6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBB5C6?

#CBB5C6 is Cool Quiet, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #CBB5C6 warm or cool?

Cool Quiet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cool Quiet?

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

What colors pair well with Cool Quiet?

Cool Quiet 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 Cool Quiet?

You can download Cool Quiet 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 Cool Quiet?

The hex code is #CBB5C6. In RGB it's 203, 181, 198, and in HSL it's 314°, 17%, 75%.

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