PURPLES

Somewhere in a Fairytale

#CC99DD

RGB 204, 153, 221 · HSL 285°, 50%, 73% · CMYK 8, 31, 0, 13

Somewhere in a Fairytale is #CC99DD in HEX — rgb(204, 153, 221), hsl(285°, 50%, 73%), cmyk(8%, 31%, 0%, 13%).

Somewhere in a Fairytale pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 285°, 50%, 73%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CC99DD

RGB204, 153, 221

HSL285°, 50%, 73%

HSV285°, 31%, 87%

CMYK8, 31, 0, 13

Decimal13408733

CSS RGBrgb(204, 153, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(285, 50%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Taste Of Berry 690D-4

ΔE 2.1 · #CB9DE1

Dunn-Edwards

Amethyst Show DE5990

ΔE 8 · #BD97CF

Vista Paint

Japanese Lilac K-2

ΔE 8.3 · #C593C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Souvenir 1178

ΔE 8.7 · #C290C5

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

ΔE 9.5 · #B48AC2

Valspar

Berries Galore 4001-10B

ΔE 11.8 · #B283B8

Dulux

Contemporary Pink S49G4

ΔE 12.3 · #DB94C7

Benjamin Moore

Lilac 2074-40

ΔE 13.2 · #C381B5

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 14.2 · #B38BB8

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 17.7 · #A18AB7

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 20.9 · #9B8CB5

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 23.6 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 28.9 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 29.3 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 34.1 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 34.7 · #E3DBF2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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 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

#CC99DD

#A9DD98

Analogous

#A998DD

#CC99DD

#DD98CB

Triadic

#CC99DD

#DDCB98

#98DDCB

Split-Complementary

#CC99DD

#CBDD98

#98DDA9

Tetradic

#CC99DD

#DDA998

#A9DD98

#98CBDD

Monochromatic

#8937A4

#AF5EC9

#CC99DD

#E8D1F0

#F5ECF9

Rectangle

#CC99DD

#DD98A9

#A9DD98

#98DDCB

Compound

#CC99DD

#DD98CB

#A9DD98

#98DDA9

Variations

Lighter

#D6ACE3

#DEC4E7

#EBDEEF

Darker

#B15DCD

#832E9F

#4D195E

Saturation

#BFB0C4

#CB98DD

#D487EE

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

2.29:1

Fail

vs Black

9.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CC99DD

#A6B3DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC99DD

#A3A3D6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC99DD

#C6A7A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Somewhere in a Fairytale 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

#D89FC1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC99DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6A4E5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

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.

#8AC775

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: #CC99DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC99DD;

CSS Variable

--color-somewhere-in-a-fairytale: #CC99DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'somewhere-in-a-fairytale': '#CC99DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC99DD] text-[#CC99DD]

SCSS

$somewhere-in-a-fairytale: #CC99DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC99DD?

#CC99DD is Somewhere in a Fairytale, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CC99DD warm or cool?

Somewhere in a Fairytale reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Somewhere in a Fairytale?

Somewhere in a Fairytale works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Somewhere in a Fairytale?

Somewhere in a Fairytale 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 Somewhere in a Fairytale?

You can download Somewhere in a Fairytale 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 Somewhere in a Fairytale?

The hex code is #CC99DD. In RGB it's 204, 153, 221, and in HSL it's 285°, 50%, 73%.

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