PURPLES

Awkward Purple

#D208CC

RGB 210, 8, 204 · HSL 302°, 93%, 43% · CMYK 0, 96, 3, 18

Awkward Purple is #D208CC in HEX — rgb(210, 8, 204), hsl(302°, 93%, 43%), cmyk(0%, 96%, 3%, 18%).

Awkward Purple pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 302°, 93%, 43%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#D208CC

RGB210, 8, 204

HSL302°, 93%, 43%

HSV302°, 96%, 82%

CMYK0, 96, 3, 18

Decimal13764812

CSS RGBrgb(210, 8, 204)

CSS HSLhsl(302, 93%, 43%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Beauty Queen P120-5

ΔE 14.5 · #BE3AC8

Vista Paint

Puple Hollyhock C-1157

ΔE 48.2 · #D76AAC

Dunn-Edwards

Crushed Berries DE5026

ΔE 48.2 · #D15B9B

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Hollyhock 1158

ΔE 48.8 · #D96CAD

Dulux

Techno Pink S49G7

ΔE 49 · #C05A99

Benjamin Moore

Hot 2077-30

ΔE 50.3 · #BD4380

RAL

Traffic Purple 4006

ΔE 51 · #A03472

Valspar

Cosmic Pink 1001-1A

ΔE 54.4 · #D26EA4

Sherwin-Williams

Exuberant Pink SW6840

ΔE 55.4 · #B54D7F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 55.6 · #AA3E71

PPG

Tutti Frutti 17-10

ΔE 57.3 · #C25A88

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 59 · #C9709E

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 59.5 · #C6628C

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 64.2 · #7B598F

Dutch Boy

Blue Royale VS-9550

ΔE 66.9 · #243F90

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 73.4 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

18/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#D208CC

#08D40E

Analogous

#7408D4

#D208CC

#D40867

Triadic

#D208CC

#CDD408

#08CDD4

Split-Complementary

#D208CC

#67D408

#08D474

Tetradic

#D208CC

#D47408

#08D40E

#0867D4

Monochromatic

#40023E

#8A0585

#D208CC

#F830F1

#FA7AF6

Rectangle

#D208CC

#D40E08

#08D40E

#08CDD4

Compound

#D208CC

#D40867

#08D40E

#08D474

Variations

Lighter

#F71FF0

#ED63E8

#EDABEB

Darker

#AD02A8

#790075

#460044

Saturation

#8C4F8A

#D408CD

#D704D0

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

4.52:1

vs Black

4.65:1

Deuteranopia

#D208CC

#788FCA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D208CC

#5E5EC0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D208CC

#C85E4E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Awkward Purple 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

#DD33B4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D208CC

Daylight 5500K

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

#CA38D8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEE7EE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#14A718

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 · Doors · Mouldings

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: #D208CC;

CSS — background

background-color: #D208CC;

CSS Variable

--color-awkward-purple: #D208CC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'awkward-purple': '#D208CC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D208CC] text-[#D208CC]

SCSS

$awkward-purple: #D208CC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D208CC?

#D208CC is Awkward Purple, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #D208CC warm or cool?

Awkward Purple reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Awkward Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Awkward Purple?

Awkward Purple 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 Awkward Purple?

You can download Awkward Purple 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 Awkward Purple?

The hex code is #D208CC. In RGB it's 210, 8, 204, and in HSL it's 302°, 93%, 43%.

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