PURPLES

Orchid Hush

#CEC3D2

RGB 206, 195, 210 · HSL 284°, 14%, 79% · CMYK 2, 7, 0, 18

Orchid Hush is #CEC3D2 in HEX — rgb(206, 195, 210), hsl(284°, 14%, 79%), cmyk(2%, 7%, 0%, 18%).

Orchid Hush pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 284°, 14%, 79%. 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#CEC3D2

RGB206, 195, 210

HSL284°, 14%, 79%

HSV284°, 7%, 82%

CMYK2, 7, 0, 18

Decimal13550546

CSS RGBrgb(206, 195, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(284, 14%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sweet Posy S49C1

ΔE 0.7 · #D0C5D4

Behr

Pastel Violet 100E-3

ΔE 1.3 · #CCC1D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Fragrance 1287

ΔE 1.4 · #C9C1D0

Sherwin-Williams

Enchant SW6555

ΔE 1.9 · #D1C6D2

Vista Paint

Last of the Lilacs K-13

ΔE 2 · #D5C7D6

Benjamin Moore

Easter 1381

ΔE 2.1 · #D5C8D7

PPG

Shy Violet 1177-3

ΔE 2.3 · #D6C7D6

Valspar

Early Lilac 1002-6A

ΔE 3 · #D7CBDA

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 3.4 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4 · #D4CAD3

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 4.1 · #CDBACB

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 4.1 · #CFC0D6

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 5.5 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7.4 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.1 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#CEC3D2

#C6D1C2

Analogous

#C5C2D1

#CEC3D2

#D1C2CD

Triadic

#CEC3D2

#D1CDC2

#C2D1CD

Split-Complementary

#CEC3D2

#CDD1C2

#C2D1C5

Tetradic

#CEC3D2

#D1C5C2

#C6D1C2

#C2CDD1

Monochromatic

#856B8E

#A996B0

#CEC3D2

#F1EEF2

#F3F0F4

Rectangle

#CEC3D2

#D1C2C6

#C6D1C2

#C2D1CD

Compound

#CEC3D2

#D1C2CD

#C6D1C2

#C2D1C5

Variations

Lighter

#D7CEDA

#E1DBE3

#EDEAEE

Darker

#A893AF

#775E80

#45364B

Saturation

#CAC7CC

#CDC2D1

#D8ABE8

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

1.70:1

Fail

vs Black

12.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CEC3D2

#C6C8D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CEC3D2

#C5C5D0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CEC3D2

#CDC6C5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Orchid Hush 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

#DABFB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CEC3D2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C7C4DD

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.

#A1C096

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: #CEC3D2;

CSS — background

background-color: #CEC3D2;

CSS Variable

--color-orchid-hush: #CEC3D2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchid-hush': '#CEC3D2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CEC3D2] text-[#CEC3D2]

SCSS

$orchid-hush: #CEC3D2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CEC3D2?

#CEC3D2 is Orchid Hush, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CEC3D2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Orchid Hush?

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

What colors pair well with Orchid Hush?

Orchid Hush 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 Orchid Hush?

You can download Orchid Hush 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 Orchid Hush?

The hex code is #CEC3D2. In RGB it's 206, 195, 210, and in HSL it's 284°, 14%, 79%.

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