PURPLES

Mary Poppins

#D1B5CB

RGB 209, 181, 203 · HSL 313°, 23%, 76% · CMYK 0, 13, 3, 18

Mary Poppins is #D1B5CB in HEX — rgb(209, 181, 203), hsl(313°, 23%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 3%, 18%).

Mary Poppins pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 313°, 23%, 76%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#D1B5CB

RGB209, 181, 203

HSL313°, 23%, 76%

HSV313°, 13%, 82%

CMYK0, 13, 3, 18

Decimal13743563

CSS RGBrgb(209, 181, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(313, 23%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mary Poppins S47F2

Exact match

Valspar

Pleasant Violet 1004-6A

ΔE 1.6 · #D6B7CE

Vista Paint

Lavender Veil C-1196

ΔE 1.9 · #D7B7CE

Benjamin Moore

Angelina 1376

ΔE 2.2 · #CDAFC6

PPG

Light Mulberry 1180-4

ΔE 2.4 · #D8B7CF

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Veil 1197

ΔE 2.7 · #D9BBD3

Kilz

Shady Pink RA250-02

ΔE 3.1 · #CCB7D0

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 3.4 · #CAB6C9

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 4.4 · #CDBACB

Behr

Iris Pink 690E-3

ΔE 4.7 · #CEBDD5

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 5.7 · #CAB2D2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 11.3 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 12.8 · #C7A4A6

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 13.4 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 14 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 15.8 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D1B5CB

#B4D0BA

Analogous

#C8B4D0

#D1B5CB

#D0B4BC

Triadic

#D1B5CB

#CAD0B4

#B4CAD0

Split-Complementary

#D1B5CB

#BCD0B4

#B4D0C8

Tetradic

#D1B5CB

#D0C8B4

#B4D0BA

#B4BCD0

Monochromatic

#905A85

#B285A9

#D1B5CB

#EDE3EB

#F5EFF4

Rectangle

#D1B5CB

#D0BAB4

#B4D0BA

#B4CAD0

Compound

#D1B5CB

#D0B4BC

#B4D0BA

#B4D0C8

Variations

Lighter

#D9C3D4

#E1D3DE

#EDE6EC

Darker

#B383A9

#86507A

#4E2E47

Saturation

#C6BEC4

#D0B4CA

#E79CD7

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

1.88:1

Fail

vs Black

11.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1B5CB

#BEC1CB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1B5CB

#BABAC8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1B5CB

#CFB9B8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Mary Poppins 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

#DCB4B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1B5CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9B9D8

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8EBB98

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #D1B5CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1B5CB;

CSS Variable

--color-mary-poppins: #D1B5CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mary-poppins': '#D1B5CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1B5CB] text-[#D1B5CB]

SCSS

$mary-poppins: #D1B5CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1B5CB?

#D1B5CB is Mary Poppins, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #D1B5CB warm or cool?

Mary Poppins reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mary Poppins?

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

What colors pair well with Mary Poppins?

Mary Poppins 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 Mary Poppins?

You can download Mary Poppins 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 Mary Poppins?

The hex code is #D1B5CB. In RGB it's 209, 181, 203, and in HSL it's 313°, 23%, 76%.

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