PURPLES

Playful Petal

#D4C5DE

RGB 212, 197, 222 · HSL 276°, 27%, 82% · CMYK 5, 11, 0, 13

Playful Petal is #D4C5DE in HEX — rgb(212, 197, 222), hsl(276°, 27%, 82%), cmyk(5%, 11%, 0%, 13%).

Playful Petal pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 276°, 27%, 82%. 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#D4C5DE

RGB212, 197, 222

HSL276°, 27%, 82%

HSV276°, 11%, 87%

CMYK5, 11, 0, 13

Decimal13944286

CSS RGBrgb(212, 197, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(276, 27%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Playful Petal 1001-4B

Exact match

Dulux

Oriental Blush S45G1

ΔE 1.2 · #D6C6E1

Benjamin Moore

Grape 1395

ΔE 1.6 · #D5C8E3

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Bliss 1252

ΔE 1.8 · #CEC3DD

Vista Paint

Lavender Bliss C-1251

ΔE 2 · #CEC0DA

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 2.4 · #CFC0D6

PPG

Grape Glimmer 1249-3

ΔE 2.8 · #DCCAE0

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 2.9 · #D2C8DD

Behr

Iris Pink 690E-3

ΔE 2.9 · #CEBDD5

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Purple DE5954

ΔE 4.1 · #C8BAD4

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 4.9 · #D2CBDD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 7.8 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 8.7 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 10.9 · #CCC8CE

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 12.7 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 14.5 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

59/100

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

#D4C5DE

#CFDDC5

Analogous

#C7C5DD

#D4C5DE

#DDC5DB

Triadic

#D4C5DE

#DDD4C5

#C5DDD4

Split-Complementary

#D4C5DE

#DBDDC5

#C5DDC7

Tetradic

#D4C5DE

#DDC7C5

#CFDDC5

#C5DBDD

Monochromatic

#8B64A6

#AF94C2

#D4C5DE

#F3EFF6

Rectangle

#D4C5DE

#DDC5CF

#CFDDC5

#C5DDD4

Compound

#D4C5DE

#DDC5DB

#CFDDC5

#C5DDC7

Variations

Lighter

#DCD0E4

#E5DDEA

#F0ECF2

Darker

#AC8EC0

#7A5195

#472E58

Saturation

#D2CDD5

#D4C5DD

#D7B4EE

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

1.64:1

Fail

vs Black

12.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4C5DE

#C8CDDE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4C5DE

#C8C8DB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4C5DE

#D2CAC8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Playful Petal 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

#DEC0C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4C5DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC5E6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#AEC59E

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: #D4C5DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4C5DE;

CSS Variable

--color-playful-petal: #D4C5DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'playful-petal': '#D4C5DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4C5DE] text-[#D4C5DE]

SCSS

$playful-petal: #D4C5DE;

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#D4C7E2 · ΔE 1.4

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#CDBFD1 · ΔE 4.4

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#C7C3D9 · ΔE 4.5

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#E3CCE0 · ΔE 5.0

Wishing Well

#CBB7D0 · ΔE 5.0

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#DCCDDD · ΔE 5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4C5DE?

#D4C5DE is Playful Petal, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D4C5DE warm or cool?

Playful Petal reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Playful Petal?

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

What colors pair well with Playful Petal?

Playful Petal 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 Playful Petal?

You can download Playful Petal 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 Playful Petal?

The hex code is #D4C5DE. In RGB it's 212, 197, 222, and in HSL it's 276°, 27%, 82%.

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