PURPLES

Sweet Scent

#CFC0D6

RGB 207, 192, 214 · HSL 281°, 21%, 80% · CMYK 3, 10, 0, 16

Sweet Scent is #CFC0D6 in HEX — rgb(207, 192, 214), hsl(281°, 21%, 80%), cmyk(3%, 10%, 0%, 16%).

Sweet Scent pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 281°, 21%, 80%. 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#CFC0D6

RGB207, 192, 214

HSL281°, 21%, 80%

HSV281°, 10%, 84%

CMYK3, 10, 0, 16

Decimal13615318

CSS RGBrgb(207, 192, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(281, 21%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

Exact match

Behr

Iris Pink 690E-3

ΔE 1.6 · #CEBDD5

Benjamin Moore

Violet 1382

ΔE 2.2 · #CEC0D2

Vista Paint

Lavender Bliss C-1251

ΔE 2.2 · #CEC0DA

Dulux

Prudence S45E1

ΔE 2.2 · #D3C6DB

Valspar

Playful Petal 1001-4B

ΔE 2.4 · #D4C5DE

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Bliss 1252

ΔE 2.7 · #CEC3DD

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Purple DE5954

ΔE 3.1 · #C8BAD4

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 3.1 · #D2C8DD

PPG

Grape Glimmer 1249-3

ΔE 4 · #DCCAE0

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 4.1 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7.7 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 9.5 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 9.6 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 13 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 13.1 · #B7B1DC

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#CFC0D6

#C8D7C1

Analogous

#C5C1D7

#CFC0D6

#D7C1D3

Triadic

#CFC0D6

#D7D0C1

#C1D7D0

Split-Complementary

#CFC0D6

#D3D7C1

#C1D7C5

Tetradic

#CFC0D6

#D7C5C1

#C8D7C1

#C1D3D7

Monochromatic

#89659A

#AD93B8

#CFC0D6

#F3F0F5

Rectangle

#CFC0D6

#D7C1C8

#C8D7C1

#C1D7D0

Compound

#CFC0D6

#D7C1D3

#C8D7C1

#C1D7C5

Variations

Lighter

#D9CEDF

#E2DBE6

#EEEBF0

Darker

#AB8FB7

#7A568A

#473251

Saturation

#CDC9CF

#D0C1D7

#D7ADEB

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

1.73:1

Fail

vs Black

12.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFC0D6

#C3C7D6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFC0D6

#C3C3D3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFC0D6

#CDC4C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Sweet Scent 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

#DBBDBC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFC0D6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8C2E0

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.

#A6C299

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: #CFC0D6;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFC0D6;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-scent: #CFC0D6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-scent': '#CFC0D6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFC0D6] text-[#CFC0D6]

SCSS

$sweet-scent: #CFC0D6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFC0D6?

#CFC0D6 is Sweet Scent, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CFC0D6 warm or cool?

Sweet Scent reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sweet Scent?

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

What colors pair well with Sweet Scent?

Sweet Scent 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 Sweet Scent?

You can download Sweet Scent 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 Sweet Scent?

The hex code is #CFC0D6. In RGB it's 207, 192, 214, and in HSL it's 281°, 21%, 80%.

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