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Queen’s Violet

#CDB9C4

RGB 205, 185, 196 · HSL 327°, 17%, 76% · CMYK 0, 10, 4, 20

Queen’s Violet is #CDB9C4 in HEX — rgb(205, 185, 196), hsl(327°, 17%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 4%, 20%).

Queen’s Violet pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 327°, 17%, 76%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#CDB9C4

RGB205, 185, 196

HSL327°, 17%, 76%

HSV327°, 10%, 80%

CMYK0, 10, 4, 20

Decimal13482436

CSS RGBrgb(205, 185, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(327, 17%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Rose Marble 1179-4

ΔE 0.4 · #CEB9C4

Valspar

Subtle Purple 1003-8B

ΔE 1.4 · #D0BBC8

Sherwin-Williams

Mauve Finery SW6282

ΔE 1.7 · #CBB8C0

Behr

Subdued Hue 120E-3

ΔE 2.5 · #C5B3BE

Dulux

Masked Mauve S46D2

ΔE 2.7 · #C6B2BF

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Blessing 1211

ΔE 2.8 · #D3B8C5

Vista Paint

Pink Peace K-749

ΔE 3 · #D7BFCB

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 3.3 · #CDBACB

Benjamin Moore

Hidden 1375

ΔE 3.7 · #D7C0CF

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 4.4 · #CAB6C9

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 6.6 · #CFC0D6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 6.6 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7.1 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 7.7 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

52/100

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 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

#CDB9C4

#B7CCC1

Analogous

#CBB7CC

#CDB9C4

#CCB7B8

Triadic

#CDB9C4

#C3CCB7

#B7C3CC

Split-Complementary

#CDB9C4

#B8CCB7

#B7CCCB

Tetradic

#CDB9C4

#CCCBB7

#B7CCC1

#B7B8CC

Monochromatic

#896177

#AC8B9D

#CDB9C4

#ECE4E8

#F4F0F2

Rectangle

#CDB9C4

#CCC1B7

#B7CCC1

#B7C3CC

Compound

#CDB9C4

#CCB7B8

#B7CCC1

#B7CCCB

Variations

Lighter

#D6C6CF

#E0D5DB

#ECE7EA

Darker

#AD899D

#7F576D

#4A323F

Saturation

#C5BFC2

#CCB7C3

#E69EC5

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.85:1

Fail

vs Black

11.33:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDB9C4

#C0C1C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDB9C4

#BDBDC3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDB9C4

#CCBBBB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Queen’s Violet strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#D9B7AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDB9C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6BCD2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#8EBBA2

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: #CDB9C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDB9C4;

CSS Variable

--color-queen’s-violet: #CDB9C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'queen’s-violet': '#CDB9C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDB9C4] text-[#CDB9C4]

SCSS

$queen’s-violet: #CDB9C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDB9C4?

#CDB9C4 is Queen’s Violet, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #CDB9C4 warm or cool?

Queen’s Violet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Queen’s Violet?

Queen’s Violet works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Queen’s Violet?

Queen’s Violet pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Queen’s Violet?

You can download Queen’s Violet 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 Queen’s Violet?

The hex code is #CDB9C4. In RGB it's 205, 185, 196, and in HSL it's 327°, 17%, 76%.

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