PURPLES

Prudence

#D4C6DB

RGB 212, 198, 219 · HSL 280°, 23%, 82% · CMYK 3, 10, 0, 14

Prudence is #D4C6DB in HEX — rgb(212, 198, 219), hsl(280°, 23%, 82%), cmyk(3%, 10%, 0%, 14%).

Prudence pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 280°, 23%, 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#D4C6DB

RGB212, 198, 219

HSL280°, 23%, 82%

HSV280°, 10%, 86%

CMYK3, 10, 0, 14

Decimal13944539

CSS RGBrgb(212, 198, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 23%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Prudence S45E1

ΔE 0.4 · #D3C6DB

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 1.5 · #D2C8DD

Valspar

Playful Petal 1001-4B

ΔE 2.2 · #D4C5DE

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 2.2 · #CFC0D6

PPG

Grape Glimmer 1249-3

ΔE 2.3 · #DCCAE0

Benjamin Moore

Violet 1382

ΔE 2.7 · #CEC0D2

Vista Paint

Evocative Antonia K-37

ΔE 2.9 · #CDC3DC

Behr

Mauve It N120-3

ΔE 3 · #CFC0D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Bliss 1252

ΔE 3.1 · #CEC3DD

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 3.2 · #D2CBDD

Dunn-Edwards

Shimmering Sky DE5960

ΔE 4.1 · #DBD1E8

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 6.6 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 7.5 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 8.8 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 12.4 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13 · #CDCECD

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

#D4C6DB

#CEDCC7

Analogous

#CAC7DC

#D4C6DB

#DCC7D8

Triadic

#D4C6DB

#DCD5C7

#C7DCD5

Split-Complementary

#D4C6DB

#D8DCC7

#C7DCCA

Tetradic

#D4C6DB

#DCCAC7

#CEDCC7

#C7D8DC

Monochromatic

#8E68A1

#B197BE

#D4C6DB

#F3EFF5

Rectangle

#D4C6DB

#DCC7CE

#CEDCC7

#C7DCD5

Compound

#D4C6DB

#DCC7D8

#CEDCC7

#C7DCCA

Variations

Lighter

#DDD2E3

#E5DEE9

#F0ECF2

Darker

#AE92BC

#7D5690

#493155

Saturation

#D2CED4

#D5C7DC

#DBB5ED

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4C6DB

#C9CDDC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4C6DB

#C8C8D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4C6DB

#D2CAC8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Prudence 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

#DEC1BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4C6DB

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC6E4

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.

#ABC59E

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: #D4C6DB;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4C6DB;

CSS Variable

--color-prudence: #D4C6DB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prudence': '#D4C6DB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4C6DB] text-[#D4C6DB]

SCSS

$prudence: #D4C6DB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4C6DB?

#D4C6DB is Prudence, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D4C6DB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Prudence?

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

What colors pair well with Prudence?

Prudence 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 Prudence?

You can download Prudence 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 Prudence?

The hex code is #D4C6DB. In RGB it's 212, 198, 219, and in HSL it's 280°, 23%, 82%.

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