PURPLES

Purple

#D2B2C8

RGB 210, 178, 200 · HSL 319°, 26%, 76% · CMYK 0, 15, 5, 18

Purple is #D2B2C8 in HEX — rgb(210, 178, 200), hsl(319°, 26%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 5%, 18%).

Purple pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 319°, 26%, 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#D2B2C8

RGB210, 178, 200

HSL319°, 26%, 76%

HSV319°, 15%, 82%

CMYK0, 15, 5, 18

Decimal13808328

CSS RGBrgb(210, 178, 200)

CSS HSLhsl(319, 26%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Angelina 1376

ΔE 1.6 · #CDAFC6

Dulux

Mary Poppins S47F2

ΔE 1.7 · #D1B5CB

Vista Paint

Lavender Veil C-1196

ΔE 1.9 · #D7B7CE

Valspar

Pleasant Violet 1004-6A

ΔE 1.9 · #D6B7CE

PPG

Light Mulberry 1180-4

ΔE 2.2 · #D8B7CF

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Girl 1169

ΔE 3.4 · #DDB6CD

Behr

Rosy Tan 130E-3

ΔE 4.4 · #C8ABBB

Kilz

Shady Pink RA250-02

ΔE 4.6 · #CCB7D0

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 4.8 · #CAB6C9

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 5.8 · #CDBACB

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 6.2 · #CAB2D2

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 12.1 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 12.6 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 14.4 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 14.8 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 17 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#D2B2C8

#B2D2BC

Analogous

#CCB2D2

#D2B2C8

#D2B2B8

Triadic

#D2B2C8

#C8D2B2

#B2C8D2

Split-Complementary

#D2B2C8

#B8D2B2

#B2D2CC

Tetradic

#D2B2C8

#D2CCB2

#B2D2BC

#B2B8D2

Monochromatic

#945780

#B582A5

#D2B2C8

#EEE2EA

#F6EFF3

Rectangle

#D2B2C8

#D2BCB2

#B2D2BC

#B2C8D2

Compound

#D2B2C8

#D2B2B8

#B2D2BC

#B2D2CC

Variations

Lighter

#DBC1D3

#E2D2DD

#EDE6EB

Darker

#B680A5

#894C76

#512B45

Saturation

#C7BDC4

#D2B2C8

#E89BD0

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D2B2C8

#BDC0C8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D2B2C8

#B8B8C5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D2B2C8

#D0B6B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple 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

#DDB2B1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D2B2C8

Daylight 5500K

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

#CAB7D5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

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.

#8EBB9C

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: #D2B2C8;

CSS — background

background-color: #D2B2C8;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #D2B2C8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#D2B2C8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D2B2C8] text-[#D2B2C8]

SCSS

$purple: #D2B2C8;

Similar Colors

Angelina

#CCAEC5 · ΔE 1.9

Luscious

#D8B2CA · ΔE 2.5

Countryside Pink

#DDB2C6 · ΔE 4.5

Purple Easter Egg

#CCACCA · ΔE 4.8

Wishing Well

#CBB7D0 · ΔE 4.9

Hidden Sanctuary

#D6BFCE · ΔE 6.3

Lavender Lipstick

#BDABC2 · ΔE 6.4

Baby's Mittens

#E2C4D5 · ΔE 6.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D2B2C8?

#D2B2C8 is Purple, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #D2B2C8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple 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 Purple?

You can download Purple 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 Purple?

The hex code is #D2B2C8. In RGB it's 210, 178, 200, and in HSL it's 319°, 26%, 76%.

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