PURPLES

Velvet Horizon

#D39ED2

RGB 211, 158, 210 · HSL 301°, 38%, 72% · CMYK 0, 25, 0, 17

Velvet Horizon is #D39ED2 in HEX — rgb(211, 158, 210), hsl(301°, 38%, 72%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 0%, 17%).

Velvet Horizon pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 301°, 38%, 72%. 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#D39ED2

RGB211, 158, 210

HSL301°, 38%, 72%

HSV301°, 25%, 83%

CMYK0, 25, 0, 17

Decimal13868754

CSS RGBrgb(211, 158, 210)

CSS HSLhsl(301, 38%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Birthday Candle 100C-3

ΔE 1.2 · #D09BD0

Dunn-Edwards

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ΔE 3.6 · #D3A5D6

Vista Paint

Japanese Lilac K-2

ΔE 4.5 · #C593C8

Hallman-Lindsay

Carnation Rose 1164

ΔE 5.1 · #CE94C2

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 5.4 · #DBA3CE

Dulux

Classic Pink S49H4

ΔE 5.5 · #DE9DCC

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2075-50

ΔE 8.3 · #E0ABD2

Valspar

Plink 4001-10A

ΔE 8.5 · #D0AAD3

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 10.1 · #B38BB8

Sherwin-Williams

Novel Lilac SW6836

ΔE 14.3 · #C2A4C2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 17.8 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 20.1 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 22.6 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 23.1 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 28.7 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 30 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#D39ED2

#9CD39D

Analogous

#B99CD3

#D39ED2

#D39CB7

Triadic

#D39ED2

#D2D39C

#9CD2D3

Split-Complementary

#D39ED2

#B7D39C

#9CD3B9

Tetradic

#D39ED2

#D3B99C

#9CD39D

#9CB7D3

Monochromatic

#944292

#BB68BA

#D39ED2

#EAD1EA

#F7EDF7

Rectangle

#D39ED2

#D39D9C

#9CD39D

#9CD2D3

Compound

#D39ED2

#D39CB7

#9CD39D

#9CD3B9

Variations

Lighter

#DCB0DB

#E2C6E2

#EDDFEC

Darker

#BE68BD

#8F3B8E

#542154

Saturation

#C0AFBF

#D39CD2

#E986E7

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

2.19:1

Fail

vs Black

9.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D39ED2

#AFB7D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D39ED2

#A9A9CC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D39ED2

#CEA9A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Velvet Horizon 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

#DEA3B9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D39ED2

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBA8DD

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7CBC7D

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: #D39ED2;

CSS — background

background-color: #D39ED2;

CSS Variable

--color-velvet-horizon: #D39ED2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'velvet-horizon': '#D39ED2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D39ED2] text-[#D39ED2]

SCSS

$velvet-horizon: #D39ED2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D39ED2?

#D39ED2 is Velvet Horizon, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #D39ED2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Velvet Horizon?

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

What colors pair well with Velvet Horizon?

Velvet Horizon 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 Velvet Horizon?

You can download Velvet Horizon 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 Velvet Horizon?

The hex code is #D39ED2. In RGB it's 211, 158, 210, and in HSL it's 301°, 38%, 72%.

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