PURPLES

Iris Pink

#CEBDD5

RGB 206, 189, 213 · HSL 283°, 22%, 79% · CMYK 3, 11, 0, 16

Iris Pink is #CEBDD5 in HEX — rgb(206, 189, 213), hsl(283°, 22%, 79%), cmyk(3%, 11%, 0%, 16%).

Iris Pink pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 283°, 22%, 79%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#CEBDD5

RGB206, 189, 213

HSL283°, 22%, 79%

HSV283°, 11%, 84%

CMYK3, 11, 0, 16

Decimal13549013

CSS RGBrgb(206, 189, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(283, 22%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Iris Pink 690E-3

Exact match

Dulux

Petticoat Pink S49E2

ΔE 1.3 · #CFBBD2

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 1.6 · #CFC0D6

Vista Paint

Lavender Bliss C-1251

ΔE 1.8 · #CEC0DA

Benjamin Moore

Wishing 1389

ΔE 2 · #CCB8D1

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Purple DE5954

ΔE 2 · #C8BAD4

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Cake 1233

ΔE 2.8 · #D1BFDC

Valspar

Playful Petal 1001-4B

ΔE 2.9 · #D4C5DE

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 3.7 · #CAB6C9

PPG

Purple Essence 1176-4

ΔE 4.4 · #C2B1C8

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 4.5 · #D2C8DD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 9.2 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 10.6 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 11 · #CCC8CE

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 12 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 14.3 · #C3C3C3

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

#CEBDD5

#C4D5BE

Analogous

#C3BED5

#CEBDD5

#D5BED0

Triadic

#CEBDD5

#D5CFBE

#BED5CF

Split-Complementary

#CEBDD5

#D0D5BE

#BED5C3

Tetradic

#CEBDD5

#D5C3BE

#C4D5BE

#BED0D5

Monochromatic

#896198

#AC8FB7

#CEBDD5

#F1ECF3

#F3EFF5

Rectangle

#CEBDD5

#D5BEC4

#C4D5BE

#BED5CF

Compound

#CEBDD5

#D5BED0

#C4D5BE

#BED5C3

Variations

Lighter

#D8CBDE

#E1D9E5

#EEE9EF

Darker

#AB8BB7

#7A548A

#483051

Saturation

#CBC6CD

#CFBED5

#D8A9EA

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

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.86:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEBDD5

#C1C5D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEBDD5

#C0C0D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEBDD5

#CCC1C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Iris Pink 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

#DABABB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEBDD5

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7BFDF

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#A2C096

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 · 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 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: #CEBDD5;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEBDD5;

CSS Variable

--color-iris-pink: #CEBDD5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'iris-pink': '#CEBDD5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEBDD5] text-[#CEBDD5]

SCSS

$iris-pink: #CEBDD5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEBDD5?

#CEBDD5 is Iris Pink, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CEBDD5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Iris Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Iris Pink?

Iris Pink 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 Iris Pink?

You can download Iris Pink 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 Iris Pink?

The hex code is #CEBDD5. In RGB it's 206, 189, 213, and in HSL it's 283°, 22%, 79%.

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