PURPLES

Confectionary

#D4B4D5

RGB 212, 180, 213 · HSL 298°, 28%, 77% · CMYK 0, 15, 0, 16

Confectionary is #D4B4D5 in HEX — rgb(212, 180, 213), hsl(298°, 28%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 0%, 16%).

Confectionary pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 298°, 28%, 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#D4B4D5

RGB212, 180, 213

HSL298°, 28%, 77%

HSV298°, 15%, 84%

CMYK0, 15, 0, 16

Decimal13939925

CSS RGBrgb(212, 180, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(298, 28%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Rosy Blossom S49F3

ΔE 2.5 · #CDAECD

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2073-50

ΔE 3 · #CDADCB

Vista Paint

Romantic Ballad C-1182

ΔE 3 · #DEBBDB

PPG

Windsor Purple 1249-4

ΔE 3.2 · #C9AFD0

Behr

Shy Smile S130-2

ΔE 3.2 · #DFB9D9

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 3.3 · #CAB2D2

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 3.4 · #CBACD0

Dunn-Edwards

Sweetie Pie DE6003

ΔE 3.8 · #E1BBDB

Hallman-Lindsay

Romantic Ballad 1183

ΔE 3.8 · #E0BEDF

Valspar

Floral Vista 1002-3C

ΔE 4.6 · #C7AAC7

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 8.6 · #CAB6C9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 11.1 · #B7B1DC

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 15.7 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 16.1 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 17.8 · #C7A4A6

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 21.3 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#D4B4D5

#B5D5B4

Analogous

#C3B4D5

#D4B4D5

#D5B4C5

Triadic

#D4B4D5

#D5D4B4

#B4D5D4

Split-Complementary

#D4B4D5

#C5D5B4

#B4D5C3

Tetradic

#D4B4D5

#D5C3B4

#B5D5B4

#B4C5D5

Monochromatic

#975699

#B783B9

#D4B4D5

#F0E5F0

#F6EFF6

Rectangle

#D4B4D5

#D5B4B5

#B5D5B4

#B4D5D4

Compound

#D4B4D5

#D5B4C5

#B5D5B4

#B4D5C3

Variations

Lighter

#DCC3DD

#E4D3E4

#EEE6EE

Darker

#B880BA

#8B4B8D

#522B53

Saturation

#C9BFC9

#D4B4D5

#E79FEA

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

1.86:1

Fail

vs Black

11.29:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4B4D5

#BEC3D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4B4D5

#BABAD1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4B4D5

#D1BAB8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Confectionary 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

#DEB4BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4B4D5

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCB9DF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEC

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.

#92BD91

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: #D4B4D5;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4B4D5;

CSS Variable

--color-confectionary: #D4B4D5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'confectionary': '#D4B4D5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4B4D5] text-[#D4B4D5]

SCSS

$confectionary: #D4B4D5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4B4D5?

#D4B4D5 is Confectionary, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #D4B4D5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Confectionary?

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

What colors pair well with Confectionary?

Confectionary 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 Confectionary?

You can download Confectionary 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 Confectionary?

The hex code is #D4B4D5. In RGB it's 212, 180, 213, and in HSL it's 298°, 28%, 77%.

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