NEUTRALS

Shy Violet

#D0CAD4

RGB 208, 202, 212 · HSL 276°, 10%, 81% · CMYK 2, 5, 0, 17

Shy Violet is #D0CAD4 in HEX — rgb(208, 202, 212), hsl(276°, 10%, 81%), cmyk(2%, 5%, 0%, 17%).

Shy Violet pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 276°, 10%, 81%. 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#D0CAD4

RGB208, 202, 212

HSL276°, 10%, 81%

HSV276°, 5%, 83%

CMYK2, 5, 0, 17

Decimal13683412

CSS RGBrgb(208, 202, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(276, 10%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Shy Violet K-45

Exact match

Valspar

Stardust Evening 4002-3B

ΔE 0.9 · #CECAD3

PPG

Silver Chalice 1174-3

ΔE 0.9 · #CDC8D2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 1.6 · #D4CAD3

Benjamin Moore

Winter 2117-60

ΔE 1.7 · #D1CED7

Dulux

Barbara's Blessing Half S49B1H

ΔE 1.9 · #D6CFD9

Behr

French Taupe 120E-2

ΔE 1.9 · #D2C8D0

Sherwin-Williams

Enchant SW6555

ΔE 2.3 · #D1C6D2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 2.4 · #CCC8CE

Kilz

Light Shadow RB190-02

ΔE 2.6 · #CFCFDA

Hallman-Lindsay

Lilac Luster 1280

ΔE 2.9 · #D3CDDC

Dunn-Edwards

Tranquil Sea DE5932

ΔE 3.6 · #D2D2DF

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 4.3 · #D2CBDD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.4 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 5.9 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.4 · #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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D0CAD4

#CED3CA

Analogous

#CBCAD3

#D0CAD4

#D3CAD2

Triadic

#D0CAD4

#D3D0CA

#CAD3D0

Split-Complementary

#D0CAD4

#D2D3CA

#CAD3CB

Tetradic

#D0CAD4

#D3CBCA

#CED3CA

#CAD2D3

Monochromatic

#85768F

#AAA0B1

#D0CAD4

#F3F1F4

Rectangle

#D0CAD4

#D3CACE

#CED3CA

#CAD3D0

Compound

#D0CAD4

#D3CAD2

#CED3CA

#CAD3CB

Variations

Lighter

#D9D4DC

#E2DFE4

#EEEDEF

Darker

#A79CAF

#74657E

#443A4A

Saturation

#CFCDD0

#D0CAD3

#D4B4E9

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

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0CAD4

#CBCDD5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0CAD4

#CBCBD3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0CAD4

#CFCCCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Shy 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

#DBC4BA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0CAD4

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C9DE

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.

#ACC39C

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: #D0CAD4;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0CAD4;

CSS Variable

--color-shy-violet: #D0CAD4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shy-violet': '#D0CAD4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0CAD4] text-[#D0CAD4]

SCSS

$shy-violet: #D0CAD4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0CAD4?

#D0CAD4 is Shy Violet, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D0CAD4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Shy Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Shy Violet?

Shy 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 Shy Violet?

You can download Shy 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 Shy Violet?

The hex code is #D0CAD4. In RGB it's 208, 202, 212, and in HSL it's 276°, 10%, 81%.

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