PURPLES

Violet Heaven

#CDB7FA

RGB 205, 183, 250 · HSL 260°, 87%, 85% · CMYK 18, 27, 0, 2

Violet Heaven is #CDB7FA in HEX — rgb(205, 183, 250), hsl(260°, 87%, 85%), cmyk(18%, 27%, 0%, 2%).

Violet Heaven pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 260°, 87%, 85%. 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#CDB7FA

RGB205, 183, 250

HSL260°, 87%, 85%

HSV260°, 27%, 98%

CMYK18, 27, 0, 2

Decimal13481978

CSS RGBrgb(205, 183, 250)

CSS HSLhsl(260, 87%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Confetti P570-2

ΔE 2.8 · #D1BEFF

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Premiere DE5969

ΔE 12.2 · #B9A0D2

Vista Paint

Purple Possibility K-27

ΔE 12.5 · #BAAAD8

Valspar

Purple Gala 4002-10A

ΔE 13 · #C0A2D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Grape Illusion 1241

ΔE 13 · #B4A6D5

Dulux

Elusive Blossom S45H4

ΔE 13.8 · #B69BCC

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 2071-50

ΔE 13.9 · #C0AED8

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 14.5 · #B7B1DC

PPG

Sea Lavender 1250-4

ΔE 15.2 · #CFB1D8

Kilz

Candied Hearts RA180-01

ΔE 16.5 · #C2ACD1

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Frappé SW9068

ΔE 18.2 · #B3A1C6

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 25.6 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 26.5 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 27.7 · #BCCEE6

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 28.1 · #8673A1

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 31.4 · #A1B8CA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#CDB7FA

#E4FAB7

Analogous

#B7C3FA

#CDB7FA

#EFB7FA

Triadic

#CDB7FA

#FACEB7

#B7FACE

Split-Complementary

#CDB7FA

#FAEFB7

#C3FAB7

Tetradic

#CDB7FA

#FAB7C3

#E4FAB7

#B7FAEF

Monochromatic

#6B28F0

#9C70F5

#CDB7FA

#EFE7FD

Rectangle

#CDB7FA

#FAB7E4

#E4FAB7

#B7FACE

Compound

#CDB7FA

#EFB7FA

#E4FAB7

#C3FAB7

Variations

Lighter

#D8C6FB

#E2D7F9

#EFE9FA

Darker

#9563F8

#5105E9

#2E008B

Saturation

#D5CFE3

#CEB7FA

#CDB5FD

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

1.79:1

Fail

vs Black

11.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDB7FA

#B5C6FA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDB7FA

#BBBBF3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDB7FA

#C6C4BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Violet Heaven 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

#D9B6D7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDB7FA

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6BBFB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE7EE

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.

#CAED84

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: #CDB7FA;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDB7FA;

CSS Variable

--color-violet-heaven: #CDB7FA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet-heaven': '#CDB7FA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDB7FA] text-[#CDB7FA]

SCSS

$violet-heaven: #CDB7FA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDB7FA?

#CDB7FA is Violet Heaven, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CDB7FA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violet Heaven?

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

What colors pair well with Violet Heaven?

Violet Heaven 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 Violet Heaven?

You can download Violet Heaven 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 Violet Heaven?

The hex code is #CDB7FA. In RGB it's 205, 183, 250, and in HSL it's 260°, 87%, 85%.

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