PURPLES

Sweet Posy

#D0C5D4

RGB 208, 197, 212 · HSL 284°, 15%, 80% · CMYK 2, 7, 0, 17

Sweet Posy is #D0C5D4 in HEX — rgb(208, 197, 212), hsl(284°, 15%, 80%), cmyk(2%, 7%, 0%, 17%).

Sweet Posy pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 284°, 15%, 80%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#D0C5D4

RGB208, 197, 212

HSL284°, 15%, 80%

HSV284°, 7%, 83%

CMYK2, 7, 0, 17

Decimal13682132

CSS RGBrgb(208, 197, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(284, 15%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Sweet Posy S49C1

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Gypsy Caravan 1295

ΔE 1.2 · #D1C8D7

Benjamin Moore

Easter 1381

ΔE 1.4 · #D5C8D7

Vista Paint

Last of the Lilacs K-13

ΔE 1.4 · #D5C7D6

Sherwin-Williams

Enchant SW6555

ΔE 1.6 · #D1C6D2

PPG

Shy Violet 1177-3

ΔE 1.8 · #D6C7D6

Behr

Pastel Violet 100E-3

ΔE 1.8 · #CCC1D2

Valspar

Early Lilac 1002-6A

ΔE 2.3 · #D7CBDA

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 2.9 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 3.6 · #D4CAD3

Kilz

Butterfly Kiss RA230-01

ΔE 3.7 · #D5CFDE

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 4.6 · #CDBACB

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 5.4 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7.5 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 9.2 · #C3C3C3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.8 · #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 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

#D0C5D4

#C8D4C4

Analogous

#C8C4D4

#D0C5D4

#D4C4D0

Triadic

#D0C5D4

#D4D0C4

#C4D4D0

Split-Complementary

#D0C5D4

#D0D4C4

#C4D4C8

Tetradic

#D0C5D4

#D4C8C4

#C8D4C4

#C4D0D4

Monochromatic

#886C93

#AC98B3

#D0C5D4

#F3F0F4

Rectangle

#D0C5D4

#D4C4C8

#C8D4C4

#C4D4D0

Compound

#D0C5D4

#D4C4D0

#C8D4C4

#C4D4C8

Variations

Lighter

#D9D0DC

#E2DCE4

#EEEBEF

Darker

#AA95B2

#795E83

#47364D

Saturation

#CDCACE

#D0C4D4

#DAAFE9

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0C5D4

#C8CAD5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0C5D4

#C7C7D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0C5D4

#CFC8C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Sweet Posy 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

#DBC0BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0C5D4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C5DE

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.

#A4C299

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: #D0C5D4;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0C5D4;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-posy: #D0C5D4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-posy': '#D0C5D4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0C5D4] text-[#D0C5D4]

SCSS

$sweet-posy: #D0C5D4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0C5D4?

#D0C5D4 is Sweet Posy, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D0C5D4 warm or cool?

Sweet Posy reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sweet Posy?

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

What colors pair well with Sweet Posy?

Sweet Posy 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 Sweet Posy?

You can download Sweet Posy 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 Sweet Posy?

The hex code is #D0C5D4. In RGB it's 208, 197, 212, and in HSL it's 284°, 15%, 80%.

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