PURPLES

Amethyst Light Violet

#CFC2D1

RGB 207, 194, 209 · HSL 292°, 14%, 79% · CMYK 1, 7, 0, 18

Amethyst Light Violet is #CFC2D1 in HEX — rgb(207, 194, 209), hsl(292°, 14%, 79%), cmyk(1%, 7%, 0%, 18%).

Amethyst Light Violet pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 292°, 14%, 79%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#CFC2D1

RGB207, 194, 209

HSL292°, 14%, 79%

HSV292°, 7%, 82%

CMYK1, 7, 0, 18

Decimal13615825

CSS RGBrgb(207, 194, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(292, 14%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sweet Posy S49C1

ΔE 1.2 · #D0C5D4

Behr

Pastel Violet 100E-3

ΔE 1.4 · #CCC1D2

Benjamin Moore

Violet 1382

ΔE 1.7 · #CEC0D2

Hallman-Lindsay

Fragrant Snowbell 1224

ΔE 1.7 · #D5C5D4

Vista Paint

Fragrant Snowbell C-1223

ΔE 1.9 · #D5C4D2

PPG

Shy Violet 1177-3

ΔE 2.1 · #D6C7D6

Sherwin-Williams

Enchant SW6555

ΔE 2.1 · #D1C6D2

Valspar

Early Lilac 1002-6A

ΔE 3.2 · #D7CBDA

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 3.4 · #CDBACB

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 3.8 · #CFC0D6

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 3.9 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4.2 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7.5 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.4 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.3 · #CDCECD

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 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

#CFC2D1

#C4D1C2

Analogous

#C7C2D1

#CFC2D1

#D1C2CB

Triadic

#CFC2D1

#D1CFC2

#C2D1CF

Split-Complementary

#CFC2D1

#CBD1C2

#C2D1C7

Tetradic

#CFC2D1

#D1C7C2

#C4D1C2

#C2CBD1

Monochromatic

#8A6B8E

#AD96B0

#CFC2D1

#F1EEF2

#F4F0F4

Rectangle

#CFC2D1

#D1C2C4

#C4D1C2

#C2D1CF

Compound

#CFC2D1

#D1C2CB

#C4D1C2

#C2D1C7

Variations

Lighter

#D9CEDA

#E2DBE3

#EEEAEE

Darker

#AB93AF

#7B5E80

#48364B

Saturation

#CBC7CC

#CFC2D1

#E0ABE8

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFC2D1

#C5C8D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFC2D1

#C4C4CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFC2D1

#CDC5C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Amethyst Light Violet 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

#DBBEB8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFC2D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8C3DC

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.

#9CC096

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: #CFC2D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFC2D1;

CSS Variable

--color-amethyst-light-violet: #CFC2D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'amethyst-light-violet': '#CFC2D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFC2D1] text-[#CFC2D1]

SCSS

$amethyst-light-violet: #CFC2D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFC2D1?

#CFC2D1 is Amethyst Light Violet, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #CFC2D1 warm or cool?

Amethyst Light Violet reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Amethyst Light Violet?

Amethyst Light Violet works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Amethyst Light Violet?

Amethyst Light Violet 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 Amethyst Light Violet?

You can download Amethyst Light Violet 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 Amethyst Light Violet?

The hex code is #CFC2D1. In RGB it's 207, 194, 209, and in HSL it's 292°, 14%, 79%.

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