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Safflower Wisteria

#CCA6BF

RGB 204, 166, 191 · HSL 321°, 27%, 73% · CMYK 0, 19, 6, 20

Safflower Wisteria is #CCA6BF in HEX — rgb(204, 166, 191), hsl(321°, 27%, 73%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 6%, 20%).

Safflower Wisteria pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 321°, 27%, 73%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CCA6BF

RGB204, 166, 191

HSL321°, 27%, 73%

HSV321°, 19%, 80%

CMYK0, 19, 6, 20

Decimal13412031

CSS RGBrgb(204, 166, 191)

CSS HSLhsl(321, 27%, 73%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Exquisite S47F3

ΔE 1.2 · #C8A3BC

Behr

Rose Bisque 140E-3

ΔE 2.9 · #C9A6BA

Benjamin Moore

Angelina 1376

ΔE 4.1 · #CDAFC6

Valspar

Floral Vista 1002-3C

ΔE 4.2 · #C7AAC7

Kilz

Strawberry Lassi RA260-02

ΔE 4.2 · #C0A1BE

Sherwin-Williams

Novel Lilac SW6836

ΔE 4.4 · #C2A4C2

Vista Paint

Baby Girl C-1168

ΔE 4.8 · #DAB3CC

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Girl 1169

ΔE 6 · #DDB6CD

PPG

Light Mulberry 1180-4

ΔE 6.1 · #D8B7CF

Dunn-Edwards

Muddy Mauve DE5016

ΔE 7 · #E4B3CC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 8.6 · #CAB6C9

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 12.5 · #C7A4A6

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 15.3 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 15.8 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 17.1 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 18.4 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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

#CCA6BF

#A8CDB5

Analogous

#C7A8CD

#CCA6BF

#CDA8AD

Triadic

#CCA6BF

#C0CDA8

#A8C0CD

Split-Complementary

#CCA6BF

#ADCDA8

#A8CDC7

Tetradic

#CCA6BF

#CDC7A8

#A8CDB5

#A8ADCD

Monochromatic

#8B5077

#B1779D

#CCA6BF

#E9D8E3

#F6EFF3

Rectangle

#CCA6BF

#CDB5A8

#A8CDB5

#A8C0CD

Compound

#CCA6BF

#CDA8AD

#A8CDB5

#A8CDC7

Variations

Lighter

#D7B9CC

#DFCCD9

#EBE2E8

Darker

#B3779E

#854870

#4E2941

Saturation

#C0B5BC

#CDA8C0

#E68EC7

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.15:1

Fail

vs Black

9.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCA6BF

#B4B6BF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCA6BF

#ADADBC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCA6BF

#C9ABAA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Safflower Wisteria strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#D8A9AA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCA6BF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6AECF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#86B697

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: #CCA6BF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCA6BF;

CSS Variable

--color-safflower-wisteria: #CCA6BF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'safflower-wisteria': '#CCA6BF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCA6BF] text-[#CCA6BF]

SCSS

$safflower-wisteria: #CCA6BF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCA6BF?

#CCA6BF is Safflower Wisteria, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CCA6BF warm or cool?

Safflower Wisteria reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Safflower Wisteria?

Safflower Wisteria works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Safflower Wisteria?

Safflower Wisteria pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Safflower Wisteria?

You can download Safflower Wisteria 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 Safflower Wisteria?

The hex code is #CCA6BF. In RGB it's 204, 166, 191, and in HSL it's 321°, 27%, 73%.

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