BLUES

Violet Shadow

#D1D3E0

RGB 209, 211, 224 · HSL 232°, 19%, 85% · CMYK 7, 6, 0, 12

Violet Shadow is #D1D3E0 in HEX — rgb(209, 211, 224), hsl(232°, 19%, 85%), cmyk(7%, 6%, 0%, 12%).

Violet Shadow pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 232°, 19%, 85%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#D1D3E0

RGB209, 211, 224

HSL232°, 19%, 85%

HSV232°, 7%, 88%

CMYK7, 6, 0, 12

Decimal13751264

CSS RGBrgb(209, 211, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(232, 19%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Violet Shadow 1170-3

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Tranquil Sea DE5932

ΔE 0.7 · #D2D2DF

Behr

Hint Of Violet PPU16-8

ΔE 0.9 · #D1D5E2

Dulux

Horizon Sky Half S42C1H

ΔE 1.1 · #D0D2DD

Vista Paint

Little Grapette K-86

ΔE 1.2 · #D4D6E4

Benjamin Moore

Celestia 1429

ΔE 1.4 · #D1D6E4

Kilz

Twilight Spell RB200-02

ΔE 1.5 · #CECFDB

Valspar

Morning Chill 4002-5A

ΔE 1.8 · #CED5E3

Hallman-Lindsay

Perfection 1245

ΔE 2.5 · #D9D6E5

IKEA

IKEA096 96

ΔE 3.4 · #CFD9E4

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 3.4 · #CDCDD5

Sherwin-Williams

Breathtaking SW6814

ΔE 3.6 · #C7D1E2

Colorhouse

Sprout .03 Sprout-03

ΔE 5.4 · #CCDCE7

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 5.6 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#D1D3E0

#E0DED1

Analogous

#D1DBE0

#D1D3E0

#D7D1E0

Triadic

#D1D3E0

#E0D1D3

#D3E0D1

Split-Complementary

#D1D3E0

#E0D7D1

#DBE0D1

Tetradic

#D1D3E0

#E0D1DB

#E0DED1

#D1E0D7

Monochromatic

#767CA2

#A4A8C1

#D1D3E0

#F0F0F5

Rectangle

#D1D3E0

#DED1E0

#E0DED1

#D3E0D1

Compound

#D1D3E0

#D7D1E0

#E0DED1

#DBE0D1

Variations

Lighter

#DBDCE6

#E4E5EC

#F0F0F3

Darker

#9DA1BE

#5E6590

#363A55

Saturation

#D7D7DB

#D1D3E0

#C2C8F0

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

14.11:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D1D3E0

#D0D4E1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D1D3E0

#D3D3DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D1D3E0

#D0D5D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Violet Shadow 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

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#DCCBC3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D1D3E0

Daylight 5500K

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

#C9D0E7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#CAC5A7

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: #D1D3E0;

CSS — background

background-color: #D1D3E0;

CSS Variable

--color-violet-shadow: #D1D3E0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet-shadow': '#D1D3E0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D1D3E0] text-[#D1D3E0]

SCSS

$violet-shadow: #D1D3E0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D1D3E0?

#D1D3E0 is Violet Shadow, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #D1D3E0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violet Shadow?

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

What colors pair well with Violet Shadow?

Violet Shadow 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 Violet Shadow?

You can download Violet Shadow 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 Violet Shadow?

The hex code is #D1D3E0. In RGB it's 209, 211, 224, and in HSL it's 232°, 19%, 85%.

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