PURPLES

Modesty

#D3C7D9

RGB 211, 199, 217 · HSL 280°, 19%, 82% · CMYK 3, 8, 0, 15

Modesty is #D3C7D9 in HEX — rgb(211, 199, 217), hsl(280°, 19%, 82%), cmyk(3%, 8%, 0%, 15%).

Modesty pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 280°, 19%, 82%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#D3C7D9

RGB211, 199, 217

HSL280°, 19%, 82%

HSV280°, 8%, 85%

CMYK3, 8, 0, 15

Decimal13879257

CSS RGBrgb(211, 199, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 19%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Modesty S45D1

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Easter 1381

ΔE 1.7 · #D5C8D7

Vista Paint

Last of the Lilacs K-13

ΔE 1.7 · #D5C7D6

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 1.8 · #D2C8DD

PPG

Shy Violet 1177-3

ΔE 1.9 · #D6C7D6

Hallman-Lindsay

Gypsy Caravan 1295

ΔE 1.9 · #D1C8D7

Valspar

Early Lilac 1002-6A

ΔE 2.1 · #D7CBDA

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 2.1 · #D2CBDD

Behr

Pastel Violet 100E-3

ΔE 2.3 · #CCC1D2

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 3.3 · #CFC0D6

Dunn-Edwards

Alpine Moon DE5953

ΔE 4.3 · #DED3E6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4.9 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 7 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 7.5 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 10.7 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#D3C7D9

#CEDAC8

Analogous

#CBC8DA

#D3C7D9

#DAC8D7

Triadic

#D3C7D9

#DAD4C8

#C8DAD4

Split-Complementary

#D3C7D9

#D7DAC8

#C8DACB

Tetradic

#D3C7D9

#DACBC8

#CEDAC8

#C8D7DA

Monochromatic

#8C6D9C

#B09BBB

#D3C7D9

#F3F0F5

Rectangle

#D3C7D9

#DAC8CE

#CEDAC8

#C8DAD4

Compound

#D3C7D9

#DAC8D7

#CEDAC8

#C8DACB

Variations

Lighter

#DDD3E1

#E5DFE8

#F0EDF1

Darker

#AD96B9

#7B5B8B

#483452

Saturation

#D2CED4

#D4C8DA

#DAB6EC

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D3C7D9

#C9CDDA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D3C7D9

#C9C9D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D3C7D9

#D1CAC9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Modesty 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

#DEC2BE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D3C7D9

Daylight 5500K

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

#CBC7E2

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#ABC59E

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: #D3C7D9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D3C7D9;

CSS Variable

--color-modesty: #D3C7D9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'modesty': '#D3C7D9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D3C7D9] text-[#D3C7D9]

SCSS

$modesty: #D3C7D9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D3C7D9?

#D3C7D9 is Modesty, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D3C7D9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Modesty?

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

What colors pair well with Modesty?

Modesty 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 Modesty?

You can download Modesty 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 Modesty?

The hex code is #D3C7D9. In RGB it's 211, 199, 217, and in HSL it's 280°, 19%, 82%.

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