PURPLES

Shady Pink

#CCB7D0

RGB 204, 183, 208 · HSL 290°, 21%, 77% · CMYK 2, 12, 0, 18

Shady Pink is #CCB7D0 in HEX — rgb(204, 183, 208), hsl(290°, 21%, 77%), cmyk(2%, 12%, 0%, 18%).

Shady Pink pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 290°, 21%, 77%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#CCB7D0

RGB204, 183, 208

HSL290°, 21%, 77%

HSV290°, 12%, 82%

CMYK2, 12, 0, 18

Decimal13416400

CSS RGBrgb(204, 183, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(290, 21%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Shady Pink RA250-02

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Wishing 1389

ΔE 0.5 · #CCB8D1

Dulux

Pink Pendant S49D2

ΔE 0.6 · #CEB8D1

Behr

Iris Pink 690E-3

ΔE 2.4 · #CEBDD5

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Purple DE5954

ΔE 2.7 · #C8BAD4

Vista Paint

Plum Cake 1232

ΔE 3.1 · #CFBDDA

PPG

Purple Essence 1176-4

ΔE 3.1 · #C2B1C8

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 3.3 · #CAB6C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Cake 1233

ΔE 3.6 · #D1BFDC

Valspar

Pleasant Violet 1004-6A

ΔE 4 · #D6B7CE

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 4.2 · #CAB2D2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 11 · #D4CAD3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 11.4 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 12.7 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 12.8 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 15.6 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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 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

#CCB7D0

#BCD1B8

Analogous

#C0B8D1

#CCB7D0

#D1B8C8

Triadic

#CCB7D0

#D1CDB8

#B8D1CD

Split-Complementary

#CCB7D0

#C8D1B8

#B8D1C0

Tetradic

#CCB7D0

#D1C0B8

#BCD1B8

#B8C8D1

Monochromatic

#895F91

#AC8AB2

#CCB7D0

#EDE6EF

#F4F0F5

Rectangle

#CCB7D0

#D1B8BC

#BCD1B8

#B8D1CD

Compound

#CCB7D0

#D1B8C8

#BCD1B8

#B8D1C0

Variations

Lighter

#D7C6DA

#E0D6E2

#ECE7ED

Darker

#AB87B3

#7D5385

#49304E

Saturation

#C7C1C8

#CDB8D1

#DCA1E8

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCB7D0

#BDC1D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCB7D0

#BBBBCD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCB7D0

#C9BCBA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Shady Pink 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

#D8B6B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCB7D0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6BBDB

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#98BD91

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: #CCB7D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCB7D0;

CSS Variable

--color-shady-pink: #CCB7D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shady-pink': '#CCB7D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCB7D0] text-[#CCB7D0]

SCSS

$shady-pink: #CCB7D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCB7D0?

#CCB7D0 is Shady Pink, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CCB7D0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shady Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Shady Pink?

Shady Pink 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 Shady Pink?

You can download Shady Pink 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 Shady Pink?

The hex code is #CCB7D0. In RGB it's 204, 183, 208, and in HSL it's 290°, 21%, 77%.

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