PURPLES

Light Mulberry

#D1CAE1

RGB 209, 202, 225 · HSL 258°, 28%, 84% · CMYK 7, 10, 0, 12

Light Mulberry is #D1CAE1 in HEX — rgb(209, 202, 225), hsl(258°, 28%, 84%), cmyk(7%, 10%, 0%, 12%).

Light Mulberry pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 258°, 28%, 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#D1CAE1

RGB209, 202, 225

HSL258°, 28%, 84%

HSV258°, 10%, 88%

CMYK7, 10, 0, 12

Decimal13748961

CSS RGBrgb(209, 202, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(258, 28%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lavender Water S44G1

ΔE 0.7 · #D1C9DF

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 1.6 · #D2C8DD

Vista Paint

Pick of the Patch K-61

ΔE 2.1 · #CCC8E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Purple Purity 1246

ΔE 2.4 · #C9C6DF

Benjamin Moore

French 1403

ΔE 2.7 · #C8C4DA

Behr

Foxgloves 660E-3

ΔE 2.7 · #C9C7E1

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 2.7 · #D2CBDD

Dunn-Edwards

Shimmering Sky DE5960

ΔE 2.9 · #DBD1E8

Kilz

Soapy Water RB180-02

ΔE 2.9 · #C7C7DE

Valspar

Playful Petal 1001-4B

ΔE 3.3 · #D4C5DE

PPG

Lilac Breeze 1248-4

ΔE 3.8 · #D0C8E6

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 6.1 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7.5 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 9.2 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 12.5 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.1 · #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

#D1CAE1

#DBE2CB

Analogous

#CBCFE2

#D1CAE1

#DDCBE2

Triadic

#D1CAE1

#E2D2CB

#CBE2D2

Split-Complementary

#D1CAE1

#E2DDCB

#CFE2CB

Tetradic

#D1CAE1

#E2CBCF

#DBE2CB

#CBE2DD

Monochromatic

#7D69AB

#A79AC6

#D1CAE1

#F1EFF6

Rectangle

#D1CAE1

#E2CBDB

#DBE2CB

#CBE2D2

Compound

#D1CAE1

#DDCBE2

#DBE2CB

#CFE2CB

Variations

Lighter

#DBD5E7

#E4E1EC

#F0EEF4

Darker

#A293C4

#67529A

#3C2E5B

Saturation

#D5D3DA

#D2CBE2

#CCBCF0

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1CAE1

#C9CFE2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1CAE1

#CBCBDE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1CAE1

#CFCECC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Light Mulberry 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

#DCC4C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1CAE1

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9C9E8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#BDC8A4

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: #D1CAE1;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1CAE1;

CSS Variable

--color-light-mulberry: #D1CAE1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-mulberry': '#D1CAE1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1CAE1] text-[#D1CAE1]

SCSS

$light-mulberry: #D1CAE1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1CAE1?

#D1CAE1 is Light Mulberry, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D1CAE1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Light Mulberry?

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

What colors pair well with Light Mulberry?

Light Mulberry 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 Light Mulberry?

You can download Light Mulberry 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 Light Mulberry?

The hex code is #D1CAE1. In RGB it's 209, 202, 225, and in HSL it's 258°, 28%, 84%.

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