PURPLES

Purple

#CCA8F0

RGB 204, 168, 240 · HSL 270°, 71%, 80% · CMYK 15, 30, 0, 6

Purple is #CCA8F0 in HEX — rgb(204, 168, 240), hsl(270°, 71%, 80%), cmyk(15%, 30%, 0%, 6%).

Purple pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 71%, 80%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#CCA8F0

RGB204, 168, 240

HSL270°, 71%, 80%

HSV270°, 30%, 94%

CMYK15, 30, 0, 6

Decimal13412592

CSS RGBrgb(204, 168, 240)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 71%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Taste Of Berry 690D-4

ΔE 5.2 · #CB9DE1

Dunn-Edwards

Amethyst Show DE5990

ΔE 10.5 · #BD97CF

Hallman-Lindsay

Cut Velvet 1192

ΔE 12.5 · #B391C8

Vista Paint

Cut Velvet C-1191

ΔE 13 · #B18FC6

Valspar

Purple Gala 4002-10A

ΔE 13.7 · #C0A2D1

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

ΔE 13.8 · #B48AC2

Dulux

Elusive Blossom S45H4

ΔE 13.8 · #B69BCC

Benjamin Moore

Mighty 1397

ΔE 15.3 · #AC98C9

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 17.9 · #B38BB8

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 18.9 · #B7B1DC

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 19.5 · #A18AB7

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 26.2 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 29.1 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 32.1 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 32.4 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 34.7 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#CCA8F0

#CCF0A8

Analogous

#A8A8F0

#CCA8F0

#F0A8F0

Triadic

#CCA8F0

#F0CCA8

#A8F0CC

Split-Complementary

#CCA8F0

#F0F0A8

#A8F0A8

Tetradic

#CCA8F0

#F0A8A8

#CCF0A8

#A8F0F0

Monochromatic

#7F25DA

#A666E5

#CCA8F0

#F2E9FB

Rectangle

#CCA8F0

#F0A8CC

#CCF0A8

#A8F0CC

Compound

#CCA8F0

#F0A8F0

#CCF0A8

#A8F0A8

Variations

Lighter

#D6B9F3

#E0CEF3

#EDE4F6

Darker

#A35FE8

#7019C8

#410C77

Saturation

#CCC1D7

#CCA8F0

#CCA0F8

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

2.01:1

Fail

vs Black

10.43:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCA8F0

#ACBDF0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCA8F0

#AFAFE8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCA8F0

#C5B7B0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple 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

#D8ABCF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCA8F0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6B0F3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE8ED

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.

#ADDF7C

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: #CCA8F0;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCA8F0;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #CCA8F0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#CCA8F0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCA8F0] text-[#CCA8F0]

SCSS

$purple: #CCA8F0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCA8F0?

#CCA8F0 is Purple, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CCA8F0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple 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 Purple?

You can download Purple 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 Purple?

The hex code is #CCA8F0. In RGB it's 204, 168, 240, and in HSL it's 270°, 71%, 80%.

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