PURPLES

Peruvian Lily

#CD7DB5

RGB 205, 125, 181 · HSL 318°, 44%, 65% · CMYK 0, 39, 12, 20

Peruvian Lily is #CD7DB5 in HEX — rgb(205, 125, 181), hsl(318°, 44%, 65%), cmyk(0%, 39%, 12%, 20%).

Peruvian Lily pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 318°, 44%, 65%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#CD7DB5

RGB205, 125, 181

HSL318°, 44%, 65%

HSV318°, 39%, 80%

CMYK0, 39, 12, 20

Decimal13467061

CSS RGBrgb(205, 125, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(318, 44%, 65%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Peruvian Lily DE5004

Exact match

Dulux

Supermodel S49G5

ΔE 1.4 · #D17EB7

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 3.7 · #C37CB3

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2075-40

ΔE 3.9 · #C77EB0

Behr

Glow Pink M150-4

ΔE 5.2 · #DE88C2

Valspar

Raspberry Sorbet 1001-1B

ΔE 6 · #DC7FB4

Vista Paint

Earth Fired Red K-737

ΔE 7.2 · #B66DA4

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Parade 1165

ΔE 8.4 · #B26BA2

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 8.4 · #C9709E

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 13.5 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 15.3 · #C6628C

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 16.2 · #C47B95

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 19.1 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 20.2 · #924E7D

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 24.3 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 40.4 · #8FA4BF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#CD7DB5

#7ECD96

Analogous

#BD7ECD

#CD7DB5

#CD7E8E

Triadic

#CD7DB5

#B5CD7E

#7EB5CD

Split-Complementary

#CD7DB5

#8ECD7E

#7ECDBD

Tetradic

#CD7DB5

#CDBD7E

#7ECD96

#7E8ECD

Monochromatic

#813269

#B84796

#CD7DB5

#E2B6D5

#F8EDF4

Rectangle

#CD7DB5

#CD967E

#7ECD96

#7EB5CD

Compound

#CD7DB5

#CD7E8E

#7ECD96

#7ECDBD

Variations

Lighter

#D798C4

#DDB5D1

#E9D6E4

Darker

#BD4C9B

#872F6D

#501A40

Saturation

#B29AAA

#CD7EB5

#E665BF

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

2.92:1

Fail

vs Black

7.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CD7DB5

#9EA3B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CD7DB5

#8F8FAF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CD7DB5

#C88A88

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Peruvian Lily 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

#D98AA3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CD7DB5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C68FC7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#62B87C

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: #CD7DB5;

CSS — background

background-color: #CD7DB5;

CSS Variable

--color-peruvian-lily: #CD7DB5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peruvian-lily': '#CD7DB5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CD7DB5] text-[#CD7DB5]

SCSS

$peruvian-lily: #CD7DB5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CD7DB5?

#CD7DB5 is Peruvian Lily, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #CD7DB5 warm or cool?

Peruvian Lily reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Peruvian Lily?

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

What colors pair well with Peruvian Lily?

Peruvian Lily 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 Peruvian Lily?

You can download Peruvian Lily 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 Peruvian Lily?

The hex code is #CD7DB5. In RGB it's 205, 125, 181, and in HSL it's 318°, 44%, 65%.

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