BLUES

Innuendo

#CCC6FF

RGB 204, 198, 255 · HSL 246°, 100%, 89% · CMYK 20, 22, 0, 0

Innuendo is #CCC6FF in HEX — rgb(204, 198, 255), hsl(246°, 100%, 89%), cmyk(20%, 22%, 0%, 0%).

Innuendo pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 246°, 100%, 89%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#CCC6FF

RGB204, 198, 255

HSL246°, 100%, 89%

HSV246°, 22%, 100%

CMYK20, 22, 0, 0

Decimal13420287

CSS RGBrgb(204, 198, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(246, 100%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Innuendo 640B-4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Gems DE5940

ΔE 8.9 · #C4C0E9

Hallman-Lindsay

Drifting Dream 1240

ΔE 10.1 · #CCBBE3

Vista Paint

Peak of Perfection K-68

ΔE 10.7 · #C0C0E6

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 10.7 · #B7B1DC

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 2071-50

ΔE 11.8 · #C0AED8

Dulux

Wild Spring S45H3

ΔE 12.2 · #C0AED7

PPG

French Lilac 1246-4

ΔE 12.3 · #ADBAE3

Valspar

Imperial Lilac 4003-9C

ΔE 12.3 · #B7ADD6

Kilz

Ginger Lily RA280-01

ΔE 13.7 · #B6AED3

Sherwin-Williams

Wisteria SW6822

ΔE 14.8 · #BDB4D4

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 19.3 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 19.8 · #BCCEE6

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 20.7 · #D2CBDD

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 24.8 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 30.2 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CCC6FF

#F9FFC7

Analogous

#C7DDFF

#CCC6FF

#E9C7FF

Triadic

#CCC6FF

#FFCDC7

#C7FFCD

Split-Complementary

#CCC6FF

#FFE9C7

#DDFFC7

Tetradic

#CCC6FF

#FFC7DD

#F9FFC7

#C7FFE9

Monochromatic

#432EFF

#887AFF

#CCC6FF

#E8E5FF

Rectangle

#CCC6FF

#FFC7F9

#F9FFC7

#C7FFCD

Compound

#CCC6FF

#E9C7FF

#F9FFC7

#DDFFC7

Variations

Lighter

#D7D2FF

#E3E0FC

#F0EEFC

Darker

#7B6CFF

#1900FA

#0F0091

Saturation

#DCDBEB

#CDC7FF

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCC6FF

#BECEFF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCC6FF

#C7C7F9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCC6FF

#C6D1CA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Innuendo lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#D8C1DA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCC6FF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C6FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8E7EE

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.

#E8F28C

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: #CCC6FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCC6FF;

CSS Variable

--color-innuendo: #CCC6FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'innuendo': '#CCC6FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCC6FF] text-[#CCC6FF]

SCSS

$innuendo: #CCC6FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCC6FF?

#CCC6FF is Innuendo, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #CCC6FF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Innuendo?

Innuendo works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Innuendo?

Innuendo pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Innuendo?

You can download Innuendo 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 Innuendo?

The hex code is #CCC6FF. In RGB it's 204, 198, 255, and in HSL it's 246°, 100%, 89%.

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