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Dusky Violet

#D0BFBE

RGB 208, 191, 190 · HSL 3°, 16%, 78% · CMYK 0, 8, 9, 18

Dusky Violet is #D0BFBE in HEX — rgb(208, 191, 190), hsl(3°, 16%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 9%, 18%).

Dusky Violet pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 3°, 16%, 78%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D0BFBE

RGB208, 191, 190

HSL3°, 16%, 78%

HSV3°, 9%, 82%

CMYK0, 8, 9, 18

Decimal13680574

CSS RGBrgb(208, 191, 190)

CSS HSLhsl(3, 16%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Hint Of Lavender S03C1

ΔE 1.3 · #D1C2C2

Dunn-Edwards

Wafting Gray DE6031

ΔE 1.4 · #CDBDBA

Behr

Josephine MQ3-1

ΔE 1.6 · #D1BFBB

PPG

Ancestral 1047-4

ΔE 1.9 · #D0C1C3

Vista Paint

Mauve Star K-1165

ΔE 2.2 · #CDBBB7

Kilz

Dove Feather LA200-01

ΔE 2.2 · #CDC0BC

Sherwin-Williams

Breathless SW6022

ΔE 2.3 · #D6C2BE

Benjamin Moore

Homespun 1249

ΔE 2.5 · #CEBABC

Valspar

Berry Cream 1004-10B

ΔE 2.9 · #D5C6C2

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 3.2 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 3.8 · #D6C8C3

Hallman-Lindsay

Souffl? 139

ΔE 4.1 · #CEBBB3

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 4.8 · #DDCBCD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.4 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7 · #D4CAD3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D0BFBE

#BECFD0

Analogous

#D0BEC6

#D0BFBE

#D0C8BE

Triadic

#D0BFBE

#BED0BF

#BFBED0

Split-Complementary

#D0BFBE

#BED0C8

#BEC6D0

Tetradic

#D0BFBE

#C6D0BE

#BECFD0

#C8BED0

Monochromatic

#8E6967

#B09392

#D0BFBE

#F0EBEA

#F4F0F0

Rectangle

#D0BFBE

#CFD0BE

#BECFD0

#BFBED0

Compound

#D0BFBE

#D0C8BE

#BECFD0

#BEC6D0

Variations

Lighter

#D9CCCB

#E2D9D9

#EEE9E9

Darker

#AF918F

#815C5A

#4B3534

Saturation

#CAC4C4

#D0BFBE

#E7AAA6

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.77:1

Fail

vs Black

11.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0BFBE

#C7C5BE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0BFBE

#C2C2BE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0BFBE

#D0BFC0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Dusky Violet strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#DBBCAA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0BFBE

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C1CE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#94BCBF

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: #D0BFBE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0BFBE;

CSS Variable

--color-dusky-violet: #D0BFBE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusky-violet': '#D0BFBE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0BFBE] text-[#D0BFBE]

SCSS

$dusky-violet: #D0BFBE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0BFBE?

#D0BFBE is Dusky Violet, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D0BFBE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusky Violet?

Dusky Violet works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Dusky Violet?

Dusky Violet pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Dusky Violet?

You can download Dusky 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 Dusky Violet?

The hex code is #D0BFBE. In RGB it's 208, 191, 190, and in HSL it's 3°, 16%, 78%.

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