BLUES

Magic Scent

#CCC9D7

RGB 204, 201, 215 · HSL 253°, 15%, 82% · CMYK 5, 7, 0, 16

Magic Scent is #CCC9D7 in HEX — rgb(204, 201, 215), hsl(253°, 15%, 82%), cmyk(5%, 7%, 0%, 16%).

Magic Scent pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 253°, 15%, 82%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#CCC9D7

RGB204, 201, 215

HSL253°, 15%, 82%

HSV253°, 7%, 84%

CMYK5, 7, 0, 16

Decimal13421015

CSS RGBrgb(204, 201, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(253, 15%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Gypsy Caravan C-1294

ΔE 1.9 · #D0C8D5

Dulux

Dreamweaver S44D1

ΔE 2 · #CBC6D7

Hallman-Lindsay

Lilac Luster 1280

ΔE 2.1 · #D3CDDC

PPG

Silver Chalice 1174-3

ΔE 2.2 · #CDC8D2

Benjamin Moore

North 1411

ΔE 2.4 · #C4C3D1

Valspar

Fragrant Lilac 4001-5B

ΔE 2.4 · #C4C4D1

Kilz

Twilight Spell RB200-02

ΔE 2.6 · #CECFDB

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 2.8 · #D2CBDD

Dunn-Edwards

Hailstorm DE5925

ΔE 3.1 · #D0D1E1

Sherwin-Williams

Enchant SW6555

ΔE 3.1 · #D1C6D2

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 3.5 · #C8C8D0

Behr

Dusty Lilac N110-1

ΔE 3.5 · #D6D1E2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 4.3 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7.5 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 7.8 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.2 · #CDCECD

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

#CCC9D7

#D5D8CA

Analogous

#CACED8

#CCC9D7

#D4CAD8

Triadic

#CCC9D7

#D8CDCA

#CAD8CD

Split-Complementary

#CCC9D7

#D8D4CA

#CED8CA

Tetradic

#CCC9D7

#D8CACE

#D5D8CA

#CAD8D4

Monochromatic

#7A7297

#A49EB7

#CCC9D7

#F1F0F4

Rectangle

#CCC9D7

#D8CAD5

#D5D8CA

#CAD8CD

Compound

#CCC9D7

#D4CAD8

#D5D8CA

#CED8CA

Variations

Lighter

#D7D5E0

#E1E0E7

#EEEDF1

Darker

#9F99B5

#686086

#3C374E

Saturation

#D0CFD3

#CDCAD8

#C2B7EB

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CCC9D7

#C8CBD8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CCC9D7

#CACAD5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CCC9D7

#CBCBCA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Magic Scent 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#D8C3BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CCC9D7

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C8E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#BDC59E

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: #CCC9D7;

CSS — background

background-color: #CCC9D7;

CSS Variable

--color-magic-scent: #CCC9D7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'magic-scent': '#CCC9D7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CCC9D7] text-[#CCC9D7]

SCSS

$magic-scent: #CCC9D7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CCC9D7?

#CCC9D7 is Magic Scent, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #CCC9D7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Magic Scent?

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

What colors pair well with Magic Scent?

Magic Scent 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 Magic Scent?

You can download Magic Scent 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 Magic Scent?

The hex code is #CCC9D7. In RGB it's 204, 201, 215, and in HSL it's 253°, 15%, 82%.

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