PURPLES

Amethyst Tint

#CDC7D5

RGB 205, 199, 213 · HSL 266°, 14%, 81% · CMYK 4, 7, 0, 16

Amethyst Tint is #CDC7D5 in HEX — rgb(205, 199, 213), hsl(266°, 14%, 81%), cmyk(4%, 7%, 0%, 16%).

Amethyst Tint pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 266°, 14%, 81%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#CDC7D5

RGB205, 199, 213

HSL266°, 14%, 81%

HSV266°, 7%, 84%

CMYK4, 7, 0, 16

Decimal13486037

CSS RGBrgb(205, 199, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(266, 14%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Gypsy Caravan C-1294

ΔE 1 · #D0C8D5

Hallman-Lindsay

Gypsy Caravan 1295

ΔE 1.4 · #D1C8D7

Dulux

Laughing Jack S44C1

ΔE 1.5 · #C9C3D2

Sherwin-Williams

Enchant SW6555

ΔE 2.1 · #D1C6D2

PPG

Silver Chalice 1174-3

ΔE 2.2 · #CDC8D2

Benjamin Moore

North 1411

ΔE 2.6 · #C4C3D1

Valspar

Fragrant Lilac 4001-5B

ΔE 2.7 · #C4C4D1

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 2.7 · #D2CBDD

Behr

Dusky Violet 110E-3

ΔE 2.8 · #D0C5CF

Kilz

Butterfly Kiss RA230-01

ΔE 2.9 · #D5CFDE

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 3.3 · #D4CAD3

Dunn-Edwards

Hailstorm DE5925

ΔE 4.1 · #D0D1E1

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 4.3 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7.1 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 8.1 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#CDC7D5

#CFD5C8

Analogous

#C8C9D5

#CDC7D5

#D4C8D5

Triadic

#CDC7D5

#D5CEC8

#C8D5CE

Split-Complementary

#CDC7D5

#D5D4C8

#C9D5C8

Tetradic

#CDC7D5

#D5C8C9

#CFD5C8

#C8D5D4

Monochromatic

#807194

#A79CB4

#CDC7D5

#F2F0F4

Rectangle

#CDC7D5

#D5C8CF

#CFD5C8

#C8D5CE

Compound

#CDC7D5

#D4C8D5

#CFD5C8

#C9D5C8

Variations

Lighter

#D8D3DE

#E1DEE5

#EEECF0

Darker

#A398B2

#6F6083

#41374D

Saturation

#CECDD1

#CEC8D5

#CBB3EA

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

1.65:1

Fail

vs Black

12.73:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CDC7D5

#C7CAD6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CDC7D5

#C8C8D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CDC7D5

#CCC9C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Amethyst Tint 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

#D9C2BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CDC7D5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C6C7DF

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.

#B2C39C

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: #CDC7D5;

CSS — background

background-color: #CDC7D5;

CSS Variable

--color-amethyst-tint: #CDC7D5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amethyst-tint': '#CDC7D5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CDC7D5] text-[#CDC7D5]

SCSS

$amethyst-tint: #CDC7D5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CDC7D5?

#CDC7D5 is Amethyst Tint, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CDC7D5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Amethyst Tint?

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

What colors pair well with Amethyst Tint?

Amethyst Tint 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 Amethyst Tint?

You can download Amethyst Tint 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 Amethyst Tint?

The hex code is #CDC7D5. In RGB it's 205, 199, 213, and in HSL it's 266°, 14%, 81%.

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