PURPLES

Awesome Aura

#CCC1DA

RGB 204, 193, 218 · HSL 266°, 25%, 81% · CMYK 6, 11, 0, 15

Awesome Aura is #CCC1DA in HEX — rgb(204, 193, 218), hsl(266°, 25%, 81%), cmyk(6%, 11%, 0%, 15%).

Awesome Aura pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 266°, 25%, 81%. 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#CCC1DA

RGB204, 193, 218

HSL266°, 25%, 81%

HSV266°, 11%, 85%

CMYK6, 11, 0, 15

Decimal13418970

CSS RGBrgb(204, 193, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(266, 25%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

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ΔE 0.7 · #CDC3DC

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Bliss 1252

ΔE 0.9 · #CEC3DD

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 2.1 · #CFC0D6

Valspar

Playful Petal 1001-4B

ΔE 2.3 · #D4C5DE

Behr

Iris Pink 690E-3

ΔE 2.4 · #CEBDD5

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Purple DE5954

ΔE 2.6 · #C8BAD4

Dulux

Prudence S45E1

ΔE 2.9 · #D3C6DB

Benjamin Moore

Grape 1395

ΔE 3 · #D5C8E3

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 3.2 · #D2C8DD

PPG

Purple Dragon 1247-4

ΔE 3.6 · #C6BEDD

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 5.1 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 9 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 9.2 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 10.6 · #CCC8CE

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 11.5 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 14 · #C3C3C3

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

#CCC1DA

#D0DBC2

Analogous

#C2C4DB

#CCC1DA

#D9C2DB

Triadic

#CCC1DA

#DBCDC2

#C2DBCD

Split-Complementary

#CCC1DA

#DBD9C2

#C4DBC2

Tetradic

#CCC1DA

#DBC2C4

#D0DBC2

#C2DBD9

Monochromatic

#7E63A1

#A593BE

#CCC1DA

#F2EFF5

Rectangle

#CCC1DA

#DBC2D0

#D0DBC2

#C2DBCD

Compound

#CCC1DA

#D9C2DB

#D0DBC2

#C4DBC2

Variations

Lighter

#D7CFE2

#E1DCE8

#EEEBF1

Darker

#A28EBD

#6D5291

#402F55

Saturation

#CECBD2

#CDC2DB

#CBB0ED

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCC1DA

#C2C7DB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCC1DA

#C3C3D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCC1DA

#CAC6C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Awesome Aura 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

#D8BDBF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCC1DA

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C2E3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#B2C39C

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: #CCC1DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCC1DA;

CSS Variable

--color-awesome-aura: #CCC1DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'awesome-aura': '#CCC1DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCC1DA] text-[#CCC1DA]

SCSS

$awesome-aura: #CCC1DA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCC1DA?

#CCC1DA is Awesome Aura, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CCC1DA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Awesome Aura?

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

What colors pair well with Awesome Aura?

Awesome Aura 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 Awesome Aura?

You can download Awesome Aura 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 Awesome Aura?

The hex code is #CCC1DA. In RGB it's 204, 193, 218, and in HSL it's 266°, 25%, 81%.

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