PURPLES

Antique Heather

#CDBACB

RGB 205, 186, 203 · HSL 306°, 16%, 77% · CMYK 0, 9, 1, 20

Antique Heather is #CDBACB in HEX — rgb(205, 186, 203), hsl(306°, 16%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 1%, 20%).

Antique Heather pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 306°, 16%, 77%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#CDBACB

RGB205, 186, 203

HSL306°, 16%, 77%

HSV306°, 9%, 80%

CMYK0, 9, 1, 20

Decimal13482699

CSS RGBrgb(205, 186, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(306, 16%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

Exact match

Vista Paint

Wisteria Wish K-12

ΔE 1.6 · #C9B8CB

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 1.8 · #CAB6C9

Dulux

Cool Quiet S46E2

ΔE 2 · #CBB5C7

PPG

Soft Amethyst 1178-4

ΔE 2.1 · #CFB7C9

Valspar

Subtle Purple 1003-8B

ΔE 2.3 · #D0BBC8

Behr

Mauve It N120-3

ΔE 2.4 · #CFC0D1

Benjamin Moore

Violet 1382

ΔE 2.6 · #CEC0D2

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 3.6 · #CFC0D6

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Blessing 1211

ΔE 3.7 · #D3B8C5

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 4.8 · #DAC7DA

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7.3 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 8.9 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 9.5 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 11.6 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.2 · #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

#CDBACB

#BBCEBD

Analogous

#C6BBCE

#CDBACB

#CEBBC2

Triadic

#CDBACB

#CCCEBB

#BBCCCE

Split-Complementary

#CDBACB

#C2CEBB

#BBCEC6

Tetradic

#CDBACB

#CEC6BB

#BBCEBD

#BBC2CE

Monochromatic

#8B6587

#AE8FAB

#CDBACB

#EEE7ED

#F4F0F4

Rectangle

#CDBACB

#CEBDBB

#BBCEBD

#BBCCCE

Compound

#CDBACB

#CEBBC2

#BBCEBD

#BBCEC6

Variations

Lighter

#D8C9D6

#E1D7E0

#EDE8EC

Darker

#AE8DAA

#7F597B

#4A3348

Saturation

#C7C2C7

#CEBBCC

#E6A2E0

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

1.83:1

Fail

vs Black

11.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDBACB

#C0C2CB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDBACB

#BDBDC9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDBACB

#CBBDBC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Antique Heather 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

#D9B8B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDBACB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6BDD8

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.

#91BD95

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: #CDBACB;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDBACB;

CSS Variable

--color-antique-heather: #CDBACB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'antique-heather': '#CDBACB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDBACB] text-[#CDBACB]

SCSS

$antique-heather: #CDBACB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDBACB?

#CDBACB is Antique Heather, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #CDBACB warm or cool?

Antique Heather reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Antique Heather?

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

What colors pair well with Antique Heather?

Antique Heather 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 Antique Heather?

You can download Antique Heather 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 Antique Heather?

The hex code is #CDBACB. In RGB it's 205, 186, 203, and in HSL it's 306°, 16%, 77%.

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