PURPLES

Purple Whisper

#D4C0DF

RGB 212, 192, 223 · HSL 279°, 33%, 81% · CMYK 5, 14, 0, 13

Purple Whisper is #D4C0DF in HEX — rgb(212, 192, 223), hsl(279°, 33%, 81%), cmyk(5%, 14%, 0%, 13%).

Purple Whisper pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 279°, 33%, 81%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#D4C0DF

RGB212, 192, 223

HSL279°, 33%, 81%

HSV279°, 14%, 87%

CMYK5, 14, 0, 13

Decimal13943007

CSS RGBrgb(212, 192, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(279, 33%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Youthful Pink RA240-01

ΔE 1.2 · #D6BFDD

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Cake 1233

ΔE 1.4 · #D1BFDC

Vista Paint

Lavender Lilac K-20

ΔE 1.8 · #D3C1DD

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Point DE5982

ΔE 2.1 · #D4BDDF

Dulux

Sentimental Flower S45H2

ΔE 2.2 · #CEBFE0

Valspar

Purple Whisper 4002-9C

ΔE 2.3 · #D9C6E3

Behr

Rosy Lavender 680E-3

ΔE 3.4 · #DAC9EA

Benjamin Moore

Grape 1395

ΔE 4 · #D5C8E3

PPG

Syrian Violet 1250-3

ΔE 4.5 · #DFCAE4

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 5 · #CAB2D2

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 7.4 · #CAB6C9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 10.3 · #B7B1DC

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 10.5 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 12.4 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 14.6 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 18.1 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

#D4C0DF

#CADFBF

Analogous

#C3BFDF

#D4C0DF

#DFBFDA

Triadic

#D4C0DF

#DFD3BF

#BFDFD3

Split-Complementary

#D4C0DF

#DADFBF

#BFDFC3

Tetradic

#D4C0DF

#DFC3BF

#CADFBF

#BFDADF

Monochromatic

#8E59AB

#B18CC5

#D4C0DF

#F4EEF6

Rectangle

#D4C0DF

#DFBFCA

#CADFBF

#BFDFD3

Compound

#D4C0DF

#DFBFDA

#CADFBF

#BFDFC3

Variations

Lighter

#DCCBE5

#E4DAEA

#EFEAF2

Darker

#AF86C4

#7E489B

#4A295B

Saturation

#D0CAD3

#D3BFDF

#D8AEEF

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.40:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4C0DF

#C4CADF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4C0DF

#C4C4DB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4C0DF

#D1C6C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Whisper 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

#DEBDC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4C0DF

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC2E7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A9C699

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: #D4C0DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4C0DF;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-whisper: #D4C0DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-whisper': '#D4C0DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4C0DF] text-[#D4C0DF]

SCSS

$purple-whisper: #D4C0DF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4C0DF?

#D4C0DF is Purple Whisper, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D4C0DF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Whisper?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Whisper?

Purple Whisper 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 Purple Whisper?

You can download Purple Whisper 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 Purple Whisper?

The hex code is #D4C0DF. In RGB it's 212, 192, 223, and in HSL it's 279°, 33%, 81%.

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