PURPLES

Powder Viola

#CBC2D3

RGB 203, 194, 211 · HSL 272°, 16%, 79% · CMYK 4, 8, 0, 17

Powder Viola is #CBC2D3 in HEX — rgb(203, 194, 211), hsl(272°, 16%, 79%), cmyk(4%, 8%, 0%, 17%).

Powder Viola pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 272°, 16%, 79%. 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#CBC2D3

RGB203, 194, 211

HSL272°, 16%, 79%

HSV272°, 8%, 83%

CMYK4, 8, 0, 17

Decimal13353683

CSS RGBrgb(203, 194, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(272, 16%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pastel Violet 100E-3

ΔE 0.8 · #CCC1D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Fragrance 1287

ΔE 1.2 · #C9C1D0

Dulux

Laughing Jack S44C1

ΔE 1.5 · #C9C3D2

Benjamin Moore

Violet 1382

ΔE 1.9 · #CEC0D2

Vista Paint

Orchid Fragrance C-1286

ΔE 2 · #C7BFCD

Sherwin-Williams

Enchant SW6555

ΔE 3.1 · #D1C6D2

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 3.2 · #D2CBDD

PPG

Shy Violet 1177-3

ΔE 3.3 · #D6C7D6

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 3.5 · #CFC0D6

Valspar

Early Lilac 1002-6A

ΔE 3.8 · #D7CBDA

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 4.2 · #CDBACB

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 5.1 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6.3 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 8.5 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.7 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#CBC2D3

#C9D2C1

Analogous

#C1C1D2

#CBC2D3

#D2C1D1

Triadic

#CBC2D3

#D2CAC1

#C1D2CA

Split-Complementary

#CBC2D3

#D1D2C1

#C1D2C1

Tetradic

#CBC2D3

#D2C1C1

#C9D2C1

#C1D1D2

Monochromatic

#7E6991

#A495B2

#CBC2D3

#F0EDF2

#F2F0F4

Rectangle

#CBC2D3

#D2C1C9

#C9D2C1

#C1D2CA

Compound

#CBC2D3

#D2C1D1

#C9D2C1

#C1D2C1

Variations

Lighter

#D5CDDB

#DFDBE3

#ECEAEE

Darker

#A291B1

#705B82

#41354C

Saturation

#CAC7CC

#CAC1D2

#CCAAE9

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CBC2D3

#C3C7D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CBC2D3

#C4C4D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CBC2D3

#C9C5C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Powder Viola 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

#D8BEB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CBC2D3

Daylight 5500K

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

#C5C3DE

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.

#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: #CBC2D3;

CSS — background

background-color: #CBC2D3;

CSS Variable

--color-powder-viola: #CBC2D3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'powder-viola': '#CBC2D3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CBC2D3] text-[#CBC2D3]

SCSS

$powder-viola: #CBC2D3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CBC2D3?

#CBC2D3 is Powder Viola, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CBC2D3 warm or cool?

Powder Viola reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Powder Viola?

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

What colors pair well with Powder Viola?

Powder Viola 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 Powder Viola?

You can download Powder Viola 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 Powder Viola?

The hex code is #CBC2D3. In RGB it's 203, 194, 211, and in HSL it's 272°, 16%, 79%.

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