PURPLES

Sea Lavender

#CFB1D8

RGB 207, 177, 216 · HSL 286°, 33%, 77% · CMYK 4, 18, 0, 15

Sea Lavender is #CFB1D8 in HEX — rgb(207, 177, 216), hsl(286°, 33%, 77%), cmyk(4%, 18%, 0%, 15%).

Sea Lavender pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 286°, 33%, 77%. 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#CFB1D8

RGB207, 177, 216

HSL286°, 33%, 77%

HSV286°, 18%, 85%

CMYK4, 18, 0, 15

Decimal13611480

CSS RGBrgb(207, 177, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(286, 33%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Sea Lavender 1250-4

Exact match

Behr

Candlelight Dinner S120-3

ΔE 1.3 · #D0B3DC

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 2.4 · #CBACD0

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherish The Moment 1191

ΔE 2.8 · #CCACD7

Vista Paint

Cherish the Moment C-1190

ΔE 3 · #C9AAD4

Dunn-Edwards

Pretty Petunia DE5989

ΔE 3.1 · #D6B7E2

Valspar

Plink 4001-10A

ΔE 3.6 · #D0AAD3

Dulux

Feminine Fancy S45G3

ΔE 3.7 · #C3A8CF

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 4.3 · #CAB2D2

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 2071-50

ΔE 5 · #C0AED8

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 8.9 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 11.3 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 17.6 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 18.9 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 20.7 · #C7A4A6

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 22.3 · #A47D90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#CFB1D8

#BAD8B1

Analogous

#BBB1D8

#CFB1D8

#D8B1CD

Triadic

#CFB1D8

#D8CFB1

#B1D8CF

Split-Complementary

#CFB1D8

#CDD8B1

#B1D8BB

Tetradic

#CFB1D8

#D8BBB1

#BAD8B1

#B1CDD8

Monochromatic

#8D509F

#AF7EBE

#CFB1D8

#EEE4F1

#F4EEF6

Rectangle

#CFB1D8

#D8B1BA

#BAD8B1

#B1D8CF

Compound

#CFB1D8

#D8B1CD

#BAD8B1

#B1D8BB

Variations

Lighter

#D8C1E0

#E1D2E6

#EDE6EF

Darker

#AF7BBF

#814593

#4C2757

Saturation

#C7BFCA

#CFB1D8

#D99DEB

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFB1D8

#B8C0D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFB1D8

#B7B7D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFB1D8

#CBB9B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Sea Lavender 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

#DBB1BD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFB1D8

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8B6E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#9AC08E

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: #CFB1D8;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFB1D8;

CSS Variable

--color-sea-lavender: #CFB1D8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sea-lavender': '#CFB1D8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFB1D8] text-[#CFB1D8]

SCSS

$sea-lavender: #CFB1D8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFB1D8?

#CFB1D8 is Sea Lavender, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CFB1D8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sea Lavender?

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

What colors pair well with Sea Lavender?

Sea Lavender 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 Sea Lavender?

You can download Sea Lavender 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 Sea Lavender?

The hex code is #CFB1D8. In RGB it's 207, 177, 216, and in HSL it's 286°, 33%, 77%.

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