PURPLES

Dust of the Moon

#CFC9DF

RGB 207, 201, 223 · HSL 256°, 26%, 83% · CMYK 7, 10, 0, 13

Dust of the Moon is #CFC9DF in HEX — rgb(207, 201, 223), hsl(256°, 26%, 83%), cmyk(7%, 10%, 0%, 13%).

Dust of the Moon pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 256°, 26%, 83%. 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#CFC9DF

RGB207, 201, 223

HSL256°, 26%, 83%

HSV256°, 10%, 87%

CMYK7, 10, 0, 13

Decimal13617631

CSS RGBrgb(207, 201, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 26%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lavender Water S44G1

ΔE 0.7 · #D1C9DF

Sherwin-Williams

Potentially Purple SW6821

ΔE 1.3 · #D1CBDF

Vista Paint

Purple Purity C-1245

ΔE 2 · #C9C5DD

Benjamin Moore

French 1403

ΔE 2.1 · #C8C4DA

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 2.3 · #D2CBDD

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Purity 1246

ΔE 2.3 · #C9C6DF

Kilz

Soapy Water RB180-02

ΔE 2.4 · #C7C7DE

Behr

Foxgloves 660E-3

ΔE 2.7 · #C9C7E1

Dunn-Edwards

Shimmering Sky DE5960

ΔE 3.5 · #DBD1E8

Valspar

Lavender Escape 4002-7B

ΔE 3.6 · #CACCDE

PPG

Dusky Lilac 1176-3

ΔE 4.2 · #D6CBDA

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 6.6 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 8.6 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 12 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#CFC9DF

#D9DFC8

Analogous

#C8CEDF

#CFC9DF

#DAC8DF

Triadic

#CFC9DF

#DFCEC8

#C8DFCE

Split-Complementary

#CFC9DF

#DFDAC8

#CEDFC8

Tetradic

#CFC9DF

#DFC8CE

#D9DFC8

#C8DFDA

Monochromatic

#7968A6

#A398C3

#CFC9DF

#F1EFF6

Rectangle

#CFC9DF

#DFC8D9

#D9DFC8

#C8DFCE

Compound

#CFC9DF

#DAC8DF

#D9DFC8

#CEDFC8

Variations

Lighter

#D8D3E5

#E2DFEB

#EFEDF3

Darker

#9E92C1

#655396

#3A2F58

Saturation

#D2D0D7

#CEC8DF

#C7B8EF

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#CFC9DF

#C8CDE0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#CFC9DF

#CACADC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#CFC9DF

#CDCDCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Dust of the Moon 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

#DBC3C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#CFC9DF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C8C8E7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#BDC7A1

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #CFC9DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #CFC9DF;

CSS Variable

--color-dust-of-the-moon: #CFC9DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dust-of-the-moon': '#CFC9DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#CFC9DF] text-[#CFC9DF]

SCSS

$dust-of-the-moon: #CFC9DF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #CFC9DF?

#CFC9DF is Dust of the Moon, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #CFC9DF warm or cool?

Dust of the Moon reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Dust of the Moon?

Dust of the Moon works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Dust of the Moon?

Dust of the Moon 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 Dust of the Moon?

You can download Dust of the Moon 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 Dust of the Moon?

The hex code is #CFC9DF. In RGB it's 207, 201, 223, and in HSL it's 256°, 26%, 83%.

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