PURPLES

Tender Violet

#D4C3DA

RGB 212, 195, 218 · HSL 284°, 24%, 81% · CMYK 3, 11, 0, 15

Tender Violet is #D4C3DA in HEX — rgb(212, 195, 218), hsl(284°, 24%, 81%), cmyk(3%, 11%, 0%, 15%).

Tender Violet pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 284°, 24%, 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#D4C3DA

RGB212, 195, 218

HSL284°, 24%, 81%

HSV284°, 11%, 85%

CMYK3, 11, 0, 15

Decimal13943770

CSS RGBrgb(212, 195, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(284, 24%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Playful Petal 1001-4B

ΔE 1.4 · #D4C5DE

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 1.5 · #CFC0D6

Dulux

Prudence S45E1

ΔE 1.9 · #D3C6DB

Behr

Iris Pink 690E-3

ΔE 2.2 · #CEBDD5

Vista Paint

Lavender Bliss C-1251

ΔE 2.3 · #CEC0DA

PPG

Grape Glimmer 1249-3

ΔE 2.7 · #DCCAE0

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 2.7 · #DAC7DA

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Bliss 1252

ΔE 2.7 · #CEC3DD

Benjamin Moore

Grape 1395

ΔE 3 · #D5C8E3

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Purple DE5954

ΔE 4 · #C8BAD4

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 4.9 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 8 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 8.5 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 10.2 · #CCC8CE

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 13.4 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 13.9 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#D4C3DA

#C9DAC3

Analogous

#C8C3DA

#D4C3DA

#DAC3D5

Triadic

#D4C3DA

#DAD4C3

#C3DAD4

Split-Complementary

#D4C3DA

#D5DAC3

#C3DAC8

Tetradic

#D4C3DA

#DAC8C3

#C9DAC3

#C3D5DA

Monochromatic

#9064A0

#B293BD

#D4C3DA

#F4EFF5

Rectangle

#D4C3DA

#DAC3C9

#C9DAC3

#C3DAD4

Compound

#D4C3DA

#DAC3D5

#C9DAC3

#C3DAC8

Variations

Lighter

#DDCFE2

#E5DCE8

#EFEBF1

Darker

#B08FBC

#805490

#4B3054

Saturation

#D0CBD2

#D4C3DA

#DDB1ED

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.62:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4C3DA

#C7CBDA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4C3DA

#C6C6D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4C3DA

#D2C7C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Tender Violet 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

#DEBFBF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4C3DA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC4E3

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A6C39C

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: #D4C3DA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4C3DA;

CSS Variable

--color-tender-violet: #D4C3DA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tender-violet': '#D4C3DA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4C3DA] text-[#D4C3DA]

SCSS

$tender-violet: #D4C3DA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4C3DA?

#D4C3DA is Tender Violet, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D4C3DA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tender Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Tender Violet?

Tender Violet 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 Tender Violet?

You can download Tender Violet 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 Tender Violet?

The hex code is #D4C3DA. In RGB it's 212, 195, 218, and in HSL it's 284°, 24%, 81%.

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