PURPLES

Petticoat Pink

#CFBBD2

RGB 207, 187, 210 · HSL 292°, 20%, 78% · CMYK 1, 11, 0, 18

Petticoat Pink is #CFBBD2 in HEX — rgb(207, 187, 210), hsl(292°, 20%, 78%), cmyk(1%, 11%, 0%, 18%).

Petticoat Pink pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 292°, 20%, 78%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#CFBBD2

RGB207, 187, 210

HSL292°, 20%, 78%

HSV292°, 11%, 82%

CMYK1, 11, 0, 18

Decimal13614034

CSS RGBrgb(207, 187, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(292, 20%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Petticoat Pink S49E2

Exact match

Behr

Iris Pink 690E-3

ΔE 1.3 · #CEBDD5

Benjamin Moore

Wishing 1389

ΔE 1.5 · #CCB8D1

Kilz

Shady Pink RA250-02

ΔE 1.8 · #CCB7D0

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 2.8 · #CAB6C9

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Purple DE5954

ΔE 2.8 · #C8BAD4

Vista Paint

Wisteria Wish K-12

ΔE 2.8 · #C9B8CB

PPG

Soft Amethyst 1178-4

ΔE 3.3 · #CFB7C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Cake 1233

ΔE 3.5 · #D1BFDC

Valspar

Lilac Ice 1003-4A

ΔE 3.6 · #DABFD9

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 4.7 · #DAC7DA

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 9.4 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 11.2 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 11.4 · #E3DBF2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 12.6 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 14.3 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#CFBBD2

#BFD2BC

Analogous

#C4BCD2

#CFBBD2

#D2BCCA

Triadic

#CFBBD2

#D2CFBC

#BCD2CF

Split-Complementary

#CFBBD2

#CAD2BC

#BCD2C4

Tetradic

#CFBBD2

#D2C4BC

#BFD2BC

#BCCAD2

Monochromatic

#8C6293

#AE8EB4

#CFBBD2

#F0EAF1

#F4F0F5

Rectangle

#CFBBD2

#D2BCBF

#BFD2BC

#BCD2CF

Compound

#CFBBD2

#D2BCCA

#BFD2BC

#BCD2C4

Variations

Lighter

#D9C9DB

#E2D8E3

#EDE9EE

Darker

#AE8BB3

#7F5585

#4A314E

Saturation

#C9C4CA

#CFBCD2

#E0A5E9

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

1.80:1

Fail

vs Black

11.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFBBD2

#C0C4D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFBBD2

#BFBFCF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFBBD2

#CDBFBE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Petticoat 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

#DBB9B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFBBD2

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8BEDD

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.

#99BF94

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: #CFBBD2;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFBBD2;

CSS Variable

--color-petticoat-pink: #CFBBD2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'petticoat-pink': '#CFBBD2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFBBD2] text-[#CFBBD2]

SCSS

$petticoat-pink: #CFBBD2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFBBD2?

#CFBBD2 is Petticoat Pink, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #CFBBD2 warm or cool?

Petticoat Pink reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Petticoat Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Petticoat Pink?

Petticoat 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 Petticoat Pink?

You can download Petticoat 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 Petticoat Pink?

The hex code is #CFBBD2. In RGB it's 207, 187, 210, and in HSL it's 292°, 20%, 78%.

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