PURPLES

Raspberry Smoothie

#D499DE

RGB 212, 153, 222 · HSL 291°, 51%, 74% · CMYK 5, 31, 0, 13

Raspberry Smoothie is #D499DE in HEX — rgb(212, 153, 222), hsl(291°, 51%, 74%), cmyk(5%, 31%, 0%, 13%).

Raspberry Smoothie pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 291°, 51%, 74%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#D499DE

RGB212, 153, 222

HSL291°, 51%, 74%

HSV291°, 31%, 87%

CMYK5, 31, 0, 13

Decimal13933022

CSS RGBrgb(212, 153, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(291, 51%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Raspberry Smoothie M130-4

Exact match

Vista Paint

Japanese Lilac K-2

ΔE 9.4 · #C593C8

Dunn-Edwards

Lavender Sweater DE5998

ΔE 9.8 · #BD83BE

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Souvenir 1178

ΔE 9.8 · #C290C5

Dulux

Contemporary Pink S49G4

ΔE 11.1 · #DB94C7

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

ΔE 11.4 · #B48AC2

Benjamin Moore

Lilac 2074-40

ΔE 12.8 · #C381B5

Valspar

Berries Galore 4001-10B

ΔE 13.1 · #B283B8

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 15.8 · #B38BB8

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 20 · #A18AB7

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 23.3 · #9B8CB5

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 25.8 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 28.7 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 29.1 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 35.9 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 36.5 · #8FA4BF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

42/100

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

#D499DE

#A5DF9B

Analogous

#B39BDF

#D499DE

#DF9BC7

Triadic

#D499DE

#DFD49B

#9BDFD4

Split-Complementary

#D499DE

#C7DF9B

#9BDFB3

Tetradic

#D499DE

#DFB39B

#A5DF9B

#9BC7DF

Monochromatic

#9837A9

#BC61CC

#D499DE

#EDD5F1

#F7ECF9

Rectangle

#D499DE

#DF9BA5

#A5DF9B

#9BDFD4

Compound

#D499DE

#DF9BC7

#A5DF9B

#9BDFB3

Variations

Lighter

#DDAFE5

#E3C6E8

#EEE0F0

Darker

#BE5FCF

#912EA2

#551960

Saturation

#C4B3C7

#D49BDF

#E08BEF

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

2.23:1

Fail

vs Black

9.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D499DE

#AAB7DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D499DE

#A5A5D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D499DE

#CEA8A2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Raspberry Smoothie 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

#DE9FC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D499DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCA4E6

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.

#84C977

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: #D499DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D499DE;

CSS Variable

--color-raspberry-smoothie: #D499DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'raspberry-smoothie': '#D499DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D499DE] text-[#D499DE]

SCSS

$raspberry-smoothie: #D499DE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D499DE?

#D499DE is Raspberry Smoothie, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #D499DE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Raspberry Smoothie?

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

What colors pair well with Raspberry Smoothie?

Raspberry Smoothie 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 Raspberry Smoothie?

You can download Raspberry Smoothie 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 Raspberry Smoothie?

The hex code is #D499DE. In RGB it's 212, 153, 222, and in HSL it's 291°, 51%, 74%.

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