PURPLES

Sweet Petal

#CBBAD0

RGB 203, 186, 208 · HSL 286°, 19%, 77% · CMYK 2, 11, 0, 18

Sweet Petal is #CBBAD0 in HEX — rgb(203, 186, 208), hsl(286°, 19%, 77%), cmyk(2%, 11%, 0%, 18%).

Sweet Petal pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 286°, 19%, 77%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. 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#CBBAD0

RGB203, 186, 208

HSL286°, 19%, 77%

HSV286°, 11%, 82%

CMYK2, 11, 0, 18

Decimal13351632

CSS RGBrgb(203, 186, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(286, 19%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Softly Softly S45D2

ΔE 1.2 · #C8B7CE

Behr

Iris Pink 690E-3

ΔE 1.5 · #CEBDD5

Vista Paint

Wisteria Wish K-12

ΔE 1.8 · #C9B8CB

Benjamin Moore

Wishing 1389

ΔE 2 · #CCB8D1

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 2.2 · #CFC0D6

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 2.3 · #CAB6C9

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Purple DE5954

ΔE 2.4 · #C8BAD4

PPG

Purple Essence 1176-4

ΔE 3.3 · #C2B1C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Bliss 1252

ΔE 4.2 · #CEC3DD

Valspar

Playful Petal 1001-4B

ΔE 4.2 · #D4C5DE

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 5.1 · #DAC7DA

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 8.9 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 10.5 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 11.6 · #E3DBF2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 12.5 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 13.4 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#CBBAD0

#BECFB9

Analogous

#BFB9CF

#CBBAD0

#CFB9CA

Triadic

#CBBAD0

#CFCAB9

#B9CFCA

Split-Complementary

#CBBAD0

#CACFB9

#B9CFBF

Tetradic

#CBBAD0

#CFBFB9

#BECFB9

#B9CACF

Monochromatic

#84618F

#A88CB1

#CBBAD0

#EDE7EE

#F4F0F5

Rectangle

#CBBAD0

#CFB9BE

#BECFB9

#B9CFCA

Compound

#CBBAD0

#CFB9CA

#BECFB9

#B9CFBF

Variations

Lighter

#D5C7D9

#DFD6E1

#ECE8ED

Darker

#A78AB1

#785583

#46314D

Saturation

#C6C1C8

#CAB9CF

#D7A1E7

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBBAD0

#BEC2D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBBAD0

#BDBDCD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBBAD0

#C9BEBC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Sweet Petal 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

#D8B8B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBBAD0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5BDDB

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.

#9BBD91

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: #CBBAD0;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBBAD0;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-petal: #CBBAD0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-petal': '#CBBAD0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBBAD0] text-[#CBBAD0]

SCSS

$sweet-petal: #CBBAD0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBBAD0?

#CBBAD0 is Sweet Petal, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CBBAD0 warm or cool?

Sweet Petal reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sweet Petal?

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

What colors pair well with Sweet Petal?

Sweet Petal 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 Sweet Petal?

You can download Sweet Petal 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 Sweet Petal?

The hex code is #CBBAD0. In RGB it's 203, 186, 208, and in HSL it's 286°, 19%, 77%.

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