PURPLES

Whisper of Plum

#D4AFDA

RGB 212, 175, 218 · HSL 292°, 37%, 77% · CMYK 3, 20, 0, 15

Whisper of Plum is #D4AFDA in HEX — rgb(212, 175, 218), hsl(292°, 37%, 77%), cmyk(3%, 20%, 0%, 15%).

Whisper of Plum pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 292°, 37%, 77%. 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#D4AFDA

RGB212, 175, 218

HSL292°, 37%, 77%

HSV292°, 20%, 85%

CMYK3, 20, 0, 15

Decimal13938650

CSS RGBrgb(212, 175, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(292, 37%, 77%)

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Behr

Candlelight Dinner S120-3

ΔE 3.2 · #D0B3DC

PPG

Sea Lavender 1250-4

ΔE 3.3 · #CFB1D8

Dunn-Edwards

Pretty Petunia DE5989

ΔE 3.3 · #D6B7E2

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 4.6 · #CBACD0

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2074-50

ΔE 4.7 · #DDADD4

Dulux

Feminine Fancy S45G3

ΔE 5.4 · #C3A8CF

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 7.5 · #CAB2D2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 11.1 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 14.2 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

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ΔE 19.9 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

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ΔE 21.7 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 22.5 · #C7A4A6

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 22.9 · #A47D90

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

#D4AFDA

#B4DAAF

Analogous

#BFAFDA

#D4AFDA

#DAAFCA

Triadic

#D4AFDA

#DAD4AF

#AFDAD4

Split-Complementary

#D4AFDA

#CADAAF

#AFDABF

Tetradic

#D4AFDA

#DABFAF

#B4DAAF

#AFCADA

Monochromatic

#984CA4

#B87AC2

#D4AFDA

#F0E3F2

#F6EEF7

Rectangle

#D4AFDA

#DAAFB4

#B4DAAF

#AFDAD4

Compound

#D4AFDA

#DAAFCA

#B4DAAF

#AFDABF

Variations

Lighter

#DDBFE1

#E4D1E7

#EEE5F0

Darker

#B977C3

#8C4098

#52245A

Saturation

#C9BECB

#D4AFDA

#E29CED

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

#D4AFDA

#B9C1DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4AFDA

#B6B6D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4AFDA

#D0B8B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Whisper of Plum 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

#DEB0BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4AFDA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCB5E3

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.

#93C38B

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: #D4AFDA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4AFDA;

CSS Variable

--color-whisper-of-plum: #D4AFDA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whisper-of-plum': '#D4AFDA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4AFDA] text-[#D4AFDA]

SCSS

$whisper-of-plum: #D4AFDA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4AFDA?

#D4AFDA is Whisper of Plum, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #D4AFDA warm or cool?

Whisper of Plum reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Whisper of Plum?

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

What colors pair well with Whisper of Plum?

Whisper of Plum 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 Whisper of Plum?

You can download Whisper of Plum 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 Whisper of Plum?

The hex code is #D4AFDA. In RGB it's 212, 175, 218, and in HSL it's 292°, 37%, 77%.

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