PURPLES

Lavender Tonic

#CCBBFF

RGB 204, 187, 255 · HSL 255°, 100%, 87% · CMYK 20, 27, 0, 0

Lavender Tonic is #CCBBFF in HEX — rgb(204, 187, 255), hsl(255°, 100%, 87%), cmyk(20%, 27%, 0%, 0%).

Lavender Tonic pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 255°, 100%, 87%. 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#CCBBFF

RGB204, 187, 255

HSL255°, 100%, 87%

HSV255°, 27%, 100%

CMYK20, 27, 0, 0

Decimal13417471

CSS RGBrgb(204, 187, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(255, 100%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Confetti P570-2

ΔE 2.1 · #D1BEFF

Vista Paint

Purple Possibility K-27

ΔE 13.3 · #BAAAD8

Dunn-Edwards

Simply Violet DE5941

ΔE 13.4 · #A6A1D7

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape Illusion 1241

ΔE 13.7 · #B4A6D5

Valspar

Purple Gala 4002-10A

ΔE 14.4 · #C0A2D1

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 2071-50

ΔE 14.6 · #C0AED8

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 14.7 · #B7B1DC

Dulux

Wild Spring S45H3

ΔE 15.1 · #C0AED7

PPG

Puturple 1248-5

ΔE 16.2 · #ADA2CE

Kilz

Candied Hearts RA180-01

ΔE 17.3 · #C2ACD1

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Frappé SW9068

ΔE 19.1 · #B3A1C6

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 26.1 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 26.2 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 27.1 · #BCCEE6

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 29.3 · #8673A1

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 31.1 · #A1B8CA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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 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

#CCBBFF

#EEFFBD

Analogous

#BDCDFF

#CCBBFF

#EEBDFF

Triadic

#CCBBFF

#FFCDBD

#BDFFCD

Split-Complementary

#CCBBFF

#FFEEBD

#CDFFBD

Tetradic

#CCBBFF

#FFBDCD

#EEFFBD

#BDFFEE

Monochromatic

#5B24FF

#9470FF

#CCBBFF

#ECE5FF

Rectangle

#CCBBFF

#FFBDEE

#EEFFBD

#BDFFCD

Compound

#CCBBFF

#EEBDFF

#EEFFBD

#CDFFBD

Variations

Lighter

#D7CAFF

#E3DAFC

#EFEBFC

Darker

#8B64FF

#3D00F4

#23008E

Saturation

#D9D4E8

#CDBDFF

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCBBFF

#B6C8FF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCBBFF

#BEBEF8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCBBFF

#C5C8C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lavender Tonic 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

#D8B9DA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCBBFF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6BEFF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E7EE

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.

#D7F287

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #CCBBFF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCBBFF;

CSS Variable

--color-lavender-tonic: #CCBBFF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lavender-tonic': '#CCBBFF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCBBFF] text-[#CCBBFF]

SCSS

$lavender-tonic: #CCBBFF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCBBFF?

#CCBBFF is Lavender Tonic, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CCBBFF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lavender Tonic?

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

What colors pair well with Lavender Tonic?

Lavender Tonic 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 Lavender Tonic?

You can download Lavender Tonic 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 Lavender Tonic?

The hex code is #CCBBFF. In RGB it's 204, 187, 255, and in HSL it's 255°, 100%, 87%.

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