PURPLES

Diaphanous

#D0CAD7

RGB 208, 202, 215 · HSL 268°, 14%, 82% · CMYK 3, 6, 0, 16

Diaphanous is #D0CAD7 in HEX — rgb(208, 202, 215), hsl(268°, 14%, 82%), cmyk(3%, 6%, 0%, 16%).

Diaphanous pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 268°, 14%, 82%. 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#D0CAD7

RGB208, 202, 215

HSL268°, 14%, 82%

HSV268°, 6%, 84%

CMYK3, 6, 0, 16

Decimal13683415

CSS RGBrgb(208, 202, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(268, 14%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Gypsy Caravan C-1294

ΔE 0.9 · #D0C8D5

Hallman-Lindsay

Lilac Luster 1280

ΔE 1.5 · #D3CDDC

PPG

Silver Chalice 1174-3

ΔE 1.8 · #CDC8D2

Kilz

Butterfly Kiss RA230-01

ΔE 2.1 · #D5CFDE

Sherwin-Williams

Enchant SW6555

ΔE 2.2 · #D1C6D2

Valspar

Stardust Evening 4002-3B

ΔE 2.3 · #CECAD3

Dulux

Barbara's Blessing Half S49B1H

ΔE 2.4 · #D6CFD9

Benjamin Moore

Winter 2117-60

ΔE 2.6 · #D1CED7

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 2.6 · #D4CAD3

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 2.7 · #D2CBDD

Behr

Dusky Violet 110E-3

ΔE 2.8 · #D0C5CF

Dunn-Edwards

Tranquil Sea DE5932

ΔE 3.2 · #D2D2DF

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 3.9 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.9 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 7.4 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#D0CAD7

#D2D8CB

Analogous

#CBCBD8

#D0CAD7

#D7CBD8

Triadic

#D0CAD7

#D8D1CB

#CBD8D1

Split-Complementary

#D0CAD7

#D8D7CB

#CBD8CB

Tetradic

#D0CAD7

#D8CBCB

#D2D8CB

#CBD8D7

Monochromatic

#837396

#AA9FB7

#D0CAD7

#F2F0F4

Rectangle

#D0CAD7

#D8CBD2

#D2D8CB

#CBD8D1

Compound

#D0CAD7

#D7CBD8

#D2D8CB

#CBD8CB

Variations

Lighter

#DAD5DF

#E3E0E7

#EFEDF1

Darker

#A69AB4

#726185

#42384E

Saturation

#D1CFD3

#D1CBD8

#CFB7EB

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

13.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0CAD7

#CBCDD8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0CAD7

#CBCBD5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0CAD7

#CFCCCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Diaphanous 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

#DBC4BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0CAD7

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C9E1

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.

#B3C59E

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: #D0CAD7;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0CAD7;

CSS Variable

--color-diaphanous: #D0CAD7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'diaphanous': '#D0CAD7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0CAD7] text-[#D0CAD7]

SCSS

$diaphanous: #D0CAD7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0CAD7?

#D0CAD7 is Diaphanous, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D0CAD7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Diaphanous?

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

What colors pair well with Diaphanous?

Diaphanous 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 Diaphanous?

You can download Diaphanous 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 Diaphanous?

The hex code is #D0CAD7. In RGB it's 208, 202, 215, and in HSL it's 268°, 14%, 82%.

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