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Dusky Violet

#D0C5CF

RGB 208, 197, 207 · HSL 305°, 10%, 79% · CMYK 0, 5, 0, 18

Dusky Violet is #D0C5CF in HEX — rgb(208, 197, 207), hsl(305°, 10%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 0%, 18%).

Dusky Violet pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 305°, 10%, 79%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#D0C5CF

RGB208, 197, 207

HSL305°, 10%, 79%

HSV305°, 5%, 82%

CMYK0, 5, 0, 18

Decimal13682127

CSS RGBrgb(208, 197, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(305, 10%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dusky Violet 110E-3

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Enchant SW6555

ΔE 1.1 · #D1C6D2

Dulux

Limpid Light S46C1

ΔE 1.8 · #CDC1C9

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 1.8 · #D4CAD3

Hallman-Lindsay

So Dainty 1309

ΔE 1.9 · #CDC0C9

Vista Paint

Gypsy Caravan C-1294

ΔE 2.1 · #D0C8D5

PPG

Silver Chalice 1174-3

ΔE 2.3 · #CDC8D2

Valspar

Stardust Evening 4002-3B

ΔE 2.9 · #CECAD3

Benjamin Moore

Easter 1381

ΔE 3 · #D5C8D7

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 3.4 · #CCC8CE

Dunn-Edwards

Elusive Violet DE6010

ΔE 4.5 · #D4C0C5

Kilz

Butterfly Kiss RA230-01

ΔE 4.6 · #D5CFDE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.8 · #CEC4C5

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 4.9 · #D2CBDD

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 6.9 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D0C5CF

#C4CFC5

Analogous

#CAC4CF

#D0C5CF

#CFC4C9

Triadic

#D0C5CF

#CECFC4

#C4CECF

Split-Complementary

#D0C5CF

#C9CFC4

#C4CFCA

Tetradic

#D0C5CF

#CFCAC4

#C4CFC5

#C4C9CF

Monochromatic

#897087

#AC9AAB

#D0C5CF

#F1EEF1

#F4F1F3

Rectangle

#D0C5CF

#CFC5C4

#C4CFC5

#C4CECF

Compound

#D0C5CF

#CFC4C9

#C4CFC5

#C4CFCA

Variations

Lighter

#D8D0D8

#E2DCE1

#EEEBED

Darker

#AB97A9

#7B6379

#483947

Saturation

#CBC8CB

#CFC4CE

#E7ACE2

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0C5CF

#C8CAD0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0C5CF

#C7C7CE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0C5CF

#CFC7C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Dusky Violet gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#DBC0B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0C5CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C5DB

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.

#96C09A

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: #D0C5CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0C5CF;

CSS Variable

--color-dusky-violet: #D0C5CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusky-violet': '#D0C5CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0C5CF] text-[#D0C5CF]

SCSS

$dusky-violet: #D0C5CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0C5CF?

#D0C5CF is Dusky Violet, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D0C5CF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusky Violet?

Dusky Violet works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Dusky Violet?

Dusky Violet pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. 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 #D0C5CF. In RGB it's 208, 197, 207, and in HSL it's 305°, 10%, 79%.

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