BLUES

Artistic Violet

#D0D2E9

RGB 208, 210, 233 · HSL 235°, 36%, 86% · CMYK 11, 10, 0, 9

Artistic Violet is #D0D2E9 in HEX — rgb(208, 210, 233), hsl(235°, 36%, 86%), cmyk(11%, 10%, 0%, 9%).

Artistic Violet pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 235°, 36%, 86%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#D0D2E9

RGB208, 210, 233

HSL235°, 36%, 86%

HSV235°, 11%, 91%

CMYK11, 10, 0, 9

Decimal13685481

CSS RGBrgb(208, 210, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(235, 36%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Beautiful Berry K-77

ΔE 1 · #D0D4EA

Dulux

Soft Ribbon S43H1

ΔE 1.2 · #CECFE7

Hallman-Lindsay

Casa Del Mar 1267

ΔE 1.7 · #CACFE6

Valspar

Twilight Mist 4004-9B

ΔE 2 · #CAD0E9

Behr

Posture And Pose N560-1

ΔE 2 · #C9CEE4

PPG

Globe Thistle 1246-3

ΔE 2.2 · #C9D1E9

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2068-60

ΔE 2.3 · #CCD0EB

Kilz

Pixie RB170-01

ΔE 2.3 · #D0D4E7

Dunn-Edwards

Chill in the Air DE5911

ΔE 2.9 · #D1D5E7

Sherwin-Williams

Potentially Purple SW6821

ΔE 3.7 · #D1CBDF

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 4.5 · #D2CBDD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 5.3 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 6 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 9.8 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 12.2 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D0D2E9

#E8E6CE

Analogous

#CEDDE8

#D0D2E9

#D9CEE8

Triadic

#D0D2E9

#E8CED1

#D1E8CE

Split-Complementary

#D0D2E9

#E8D9CE

#DDE8CE

Tetradic

#D0D2E9

#E8CEDD

#E8E6CE

#CEE8D9

Monochromatic

#666DB7

#9A9FD0

#D0D2E9

#EEEEF7

Rectangle

#D0D2E9

#E6CEE8

#E8E6CE

#D1E8CE

Compound

#D0D2E9

#D9CEE8

#E8E6CE

#DDE8CE

Variations

Lighter

#D8DAED

#E3E4F0

#EFF0F6

Darker

#9196CE

#4951A8

#292E63

Saturation

#D7D8DF

#CED1E8

#C3C7F4

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0D2E9

#CDD4EA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0D2E9

#D2D2E6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0D2E9

#CED6D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Artistic Violet lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#DBCACA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D0D2E9

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9CFEE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E9EC

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.

#CFCCA5

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: #D0D2E9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0D2E9;

CSS Variable

--color-artistic-violet: #D0D2E9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'artistic-violet': '#D0D2E9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0D2E9] text-[#D0D2E9]

SCSS

$artistic-violet: #D0D2E9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0D2E9?

#D0D2E9 is Artistic Violet, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #D0D2E9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Artistic Violet?

Artistic Violet works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Artistic Violet?

Artistic Violet pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Artistic Violet?

You can download Artistic 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 Artistic Violet?

The hex code is #D0D2E9. In RGB it's 208, 210, 233, and in HSL it's 235°, 36%, 86%.

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