PURPLES

Playful Petal

#CBBDD7

RGB 203, 189, 215 · HSL 272°, 25%, 79% · CMYK 6, 12, 0, 16

Playful Petal is #CBBDD7 in HEX — rgb(203, 189, 215), hsl(272°, 25%, 79%), cmyk(6%, 12%, 0%, 16%).

Playful Petal pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 272°, 25%, 79%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#CBBDD7

RGB203, 189, 215

HSL272°, 25%, 79%

HSV272°, 12%, 84%

CMYK6, 12, 0, 16

Decimal13352407

CSS RGBrgb(203, 189, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(272, 25%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Lavender Bliss C-1251

ΔE 1.1 · #CEC0DA

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Purple DE5954

ΔE 1.1 · #C8BAD4

Behr

Iris Pink 690E-3

ΔE 1.5 · #CEBDD5

Dulux

Lavender Pillow S44F2

ΔE 2 · #C4B9D3

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Bliss 1252

ΔE 2.2 · #CEC3DD

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 2.4 · #CFC0D6

Benjamin Moore

Wishing 1389

ΔE 2.6 · #CCB8D1

Valspar

Playful Petal 1001-4B

ΔE 3 · #D4C5DE

PPG

Purple Dragon 1247-4

ΔE 3.4 · #C6BEDD

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 4.7 · #D2C8DD

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 4.9 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 10 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 10.6 · #E3DBF2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 10.7 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 11.6 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 14.8 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#CBBDD7

#C9D7BC

Analogous

#BDBCD7

#CBBDD7

#D7BCD6

Triadic

#CBBDD7

#D7CABC

#BCD7CA

Split-Complementary

#CBBDD7

#D6D7BC

#BCD7BD

Tetradic

#CBBDD7

#D7BDBC

#C9D7BC

#BCD6D7

Monochromatic

#7F5E9C

#A58CBA

#CBBDD7

#F0ECF4

#F2EFF5

Rectangle

#CBBDD7

#D7BCC9

#C9D7BC

#BCD7CA

Compound

#CBBDD7

#D7BCD6

#C9D7BC

#BCD7BD

Variations

Lighter

#D5C9DF

#DFD8E6

#ECE9F0

Darker

#A389BA

#71508D

#422E53

Saturation

#CAC5CD

#CABCD7

#CCA8EB

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBBDD7

#BFC4D7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBBDD7

#BFBFD4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBBDD7

#C9C2C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Playful 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

#D8BABC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBBDD7

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5BFE1

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AAC096

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #CBBDD7;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBBDD7;

CSS Variable

--color-playful-petal: #CBBDD7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'playful-petal': '#CBBDD7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBBDD7] text-[#CBBDD7]

SCSS

$playful-petal: #CBBDD7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBBDD7?

#CBBDD7 is Playful Petal, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CBBDD7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Playful Petal?

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

What colors pair well with Playful Petal?

Playful 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 Playful Petal?

You can download Playful 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 Playful Petal?

The hex code is #CBBDD7. In RGB it's 203, 189, 215, and in HSL it's 272°, 25%, 79%.

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