PURPLES

Prize Winning Orchid

#CC9DC6

RGB 204, 157, 198 · HSL 308°, 32%, 71% · CMYK 0, 23, 3, 20

Prize Winning Orchid is #CC9DC6 in HEX — rgb(204, 157, 198), hsl(308°, 32%, 71%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 3%, 20%).

Prize Winning Orchid pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 308°, 32%, 71%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#CC9DC6

RGB204, 157, 198

HSL308°, 32%, 71%

HSV308°, 23%, 80%

CMYK0, 23, 3, 20

Decimal13409734

CSS RGBrgb(204, 157, 198)

CSS HSLhsl(308, 32%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Prize Winning Orchid DE6004

Exact match

Dulux

Complex Pink S49F4

ΔE 3 · #C49CC3

Vista Paint

Tiara Pink C-1162

ΔE 3.3 · #D7A4CD

Valspar

La La Love 1003-3C

ΔE 4.1 · #C8A0C3

Kilz

Head Over Heels RA160-01

ΔE 4.1 · #C399BC

Hallman-Lindsay

Tiara Pink 1163

ΔE 4.2 · #DAA6CF

PPG

Moorland Heather 1251-5

ΔE 4.3 · #CC94BE

Behr

Berry Crush S140-3

ΔE 5.7 · #DBA3C6

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2074-50

ΔE 6 · #DDADD4

Sherwin-Williams

Novel Lilac SW6836

ΔE 8.6 · #C2A4C2

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 14.9 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 15.7 · #E2A3B3

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 17.8 · #A47D90

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 18.9 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 25 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 25.1 · #A6ACB8

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 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

#CC9DC6

#9DCDA4

Analogous

#BB9DCD

#CC9DC6

#CD9DAF

Triadic

#CC9DC6

#C6CD9D

#9DC6CD

Split-Complementary

#CC9DC6

#AFCD9D

#9DCDBB

Tetradic

#CC9DC6

#CDBB9D

#9DCDA4

#9DAFCD

Monochromatic

#8A4781

#B36BA9

#CC9DC6

#E7D0E4

#F6EEF5

Rectangle

#CC9DC6

#CDA49D

#9DCDA4

#9DC6CD

Compound

#CC9DC6

#CD9DAF

#9DCDA4

#9DCDBB

Variations

Lighter

#D7B1D2

#DFC7DB

#EBDFE9

Darker

#B66CAC

#87417D

#4F254A

Saturation

#BCAEBA

#CD9DC6

#E684D9

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

2.28:1

Fail

vs Black

9.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CC9DC6

#ADB3C6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CC9DC6

#A6A6C1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CC9DC6

#C8A6A3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Prize Winning Orchid 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

#D8A2B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CC9DC6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6A7D4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#7EB586

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: #CC9DC6;

CSS — background

background-color: #CC9DC6;

CSS Variable

--color-prize-winning-orchid: #CC9DC6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prize-winning-orchid': '#CC9DC6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CC9DC6] text-[#CC9DC6]

SCSS

$prize-winning-orchid: #CC9DC6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CC9DC6?

#CC9DC6 is Prize Winning Orchid, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #CC9DC6 warm or cool?

Prize Winning Orchid reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Prize Winning Orchid?

Prize Winning Orchid works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Prize Winning Orchid?

Prize Winning Orchid 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 Prize Winning Orchid?

You can download Prize Winning Orchid 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 Prize Winning Orchid?

The hex code is #CC9DC6. In RGB it's 204, 157, 198, and in HSL it's 308°, 32%, 71%.

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