PURPLES

Lilac Breeze

#D0C8E6

RGB 208, 200, 230 · HSL 256°, 37%, 84% · CMYK 10, 13, 0, 10

Lilac Breeze is #D0C8E6 in HEX — rgb(208, 200, 230), hsl(256°, 37%, 84%), cmyk(10%, 13%, 0%, 10%).

Lilac Breeze pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 256°, 37%, 84%. 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#D0C8E6

RGB208, 200, 230

HSL256°, 37%, 84%

HSV256°, 13%, 90%

CMYK10, 13, 0, 10

Decimal13682918

CSS RGBrgb(208, 200, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 37%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Lilac Breeze 1248-4

Exact match

Valspar

Sassy Lilac 4003-9B

ΔE 1.9 · #CBC4E4

Benjamin Moore

Grape 1395

ΔE 2.4 · #D5C8E3

Vista Paint

Pick of the Patch K-61

ΔE 2.6 · #CCC8E2

Dulux

Purity S44H1

ΔE 2.8 · #D6C9E3

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Bliss 1252

ΔE 2.8 · #CEC3DD

Kilz

February Amethyst RA230-02

ΔE 2.8 · #CAC0DE

Behr

Orchid Haze S110-2

ΔE 3.1 · #DBCCEA

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 4.8 · #D2C8DD

Dunn-Edwards

Shimmering Sky DE5960

ΔE 5 · #DBD1E8

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 6.4 · #D2CBDD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 7.6 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 9.6 · #BCCEE6

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 10.9 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 12.8 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 16.3 · #D0D0D0

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

#D0C8E6

#DDE5C7

Analogous

#C7CEE5

#D0C8E6

#DEC7E5

Triadic

#D0C8E6

#E5CFC7

#C7E5CF

Split-Complementary

#D0C8E6

#E5DEC7

#CEE5C7

Tetradic

#D0C8E6

#E5C7CE

#DDE5C7

#C7E5DE

Monochromatic

#755EB5

#A293CD

#D0C8E6

#F0EEF7

Rectangle

#D0C8E6

#E5C7DD

#DDE5C7

#C7E5CF

Compound

#D0C8E6

#DEC7E5

#DDE5C7

#CEE5C7

Variations

Lighter

#D9D2EA

#E3DFEE

#EFEDF4

Darker

#9C8BCC

#5F46A6

#372762

Saturation

#D4D2DB

#CFC7E5

#C9BAF2

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.09:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0C8E6

#C7CEE7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0C8E6

#C9C9E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0C8E6

#CDCDCA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lilac Breeze 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

#DBC3C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0C8E6

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C8EC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#C1CD9F

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: #D0C8E6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0C8E6;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac-breeze: #D0C8E6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac-breeze': '#D0C8E6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0C8E6] text-[#D0C8E6]

SCSS

$lilac-breeze: #D0C8E6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0C8E6?

#D0C8E6 is Lilac Breeze, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D0C8E6 warm or cool?

Lilac Breeze reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lilac Breeze?

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

What colors pair well with Lilac Breeze?

Lilac Breeze 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 Lilac Breeze?

You can download Lilac Breeze 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 Lilac Breeze?

The hex code is #D0C8E6. In RGB it's 208, 200, 230, and in HSL it's 256°, 37%, 84%.

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