PURPLES

Ballad

#CDBAE7

RGB 205, 186, 231 · HSL 265°, 48%, 82% · CMYK 11, 19, 0, 9

Ballad is #CDBAE7 in HEX — rgb(205, 186, 231), hsl(265°, 48%, 82%), cmyk(11%, 19%, 0%, 9%).

Ballad pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 265°, 48%, 82%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#CDBAE7

RGB205, 186, 231

HSL265°, 48%, 82%

HSV265°, 19%, 91%

CMYK11, 19, 0, 9

Decimal13482727

CSS RGBrgb(205, 186, 231)

CSS HSLhsl(265, 48%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ballad 670D-4

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Drifting Dream 1240

ΔE 2.8 · #CCBBE3

Vista Paint

Drifting Dream C-1239

ΔE 3.8 · #CBBAE0

Dunn-Edwards

York Plum DE5968

ΔE 4.2 · #D3BFE5

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 2071-50

ΔE 4.8 · #C0AED8

Dulux

Wild Spring S45H3

ΔE 5 · #C0AED7

PPG

Sea Lavender 1250-4

ΔE 5.6 · #CFB1D8

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 6.3 · #B7B1DC

Kilz

Candied Hearts RA180-01

ΔE 6.6 · #C2ACD1

Valspar

Imperial Lilac 4003-9C

ΔE 6.7 · #B7ADD6

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 7.6 · #CAB2D2

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 14 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 16.4 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 17.8 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 21.4 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 24.2 · #9DA1AA

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

#CDBAE7

#D5E7BB

Analogous

#BBBFE7

#CDBAE7

#E3BBE7

Triadic

#CDBAE7

#E7CDBB

#BBE7CD

Split-Complementary

#CDBAE7

#E7E3BB

#BFE7BB

Tetradic

#CDBAE7

#E7BBBF

#D5E7BB

#BBE7E3

Monochromatic

#7B4ABF

#A482D3

#CDBAE7

#F1ECF8

Rectangle

#CDBAE7

#E7BBD5

#D5E7BB

#BBE7CD

Compound

#CDBAE7

#E3BBE7

#D5E7BB

#BFE7BB

Variations

Lighter

#D7C9EC

#E2D8EF

#EEEAF4

Darker

#A07BD3

#6936B0

#3D1E68

Saturation

#D0CAD8

#CDBBE7

#CBAFF3

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.77:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDBAE7

#BBC5E7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDBAE7

#BDBDE2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDBAE7

#C9C3BE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Ballad 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

#D9B8C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDBAE7

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6BDED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#B7D192

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: #CDBAE7;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDBAE7;

CSS Variable

--color-ballad: #CDBAE7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ballad': '#CDBAE7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDBAE7] text-[#CDBAE7]

SCSS

$ballad: #CDBAE7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDBAE7?

#CDBAE7 is Ballad, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CDBAE7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Ballad?

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

What colors pair well with Ballad?

Ballad 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 Ballad?

You can download Ballad 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 Ballad?

The hex code is #CDBAE7. In RGB it's 205, 186, 231, and in HSL it's 265°, 48%, 82%.

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