NEUTRALS

Grey Lilac

#D4CACD

RGB 212, 202, 205 · HSL 342°, 10%, 81% · CMYK 0, 5, 3, 17

Grey Lilac is #D4CACD in HEX — rgb(212, 202, 205), hsl(342°, 10%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 3%, 17%).

Grey Lilac pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 342°, 10%, 81%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#D4CACD

RGB212, 202, 205

HSL342°, 10%, 81%

HSV342°, 5%, 83%

CMYK0, 5, 3, 17

Decimal13945549

CSS RGBrgb(212, 202, 205)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 10%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pale Pearl Half S48B1H

ΔE 0.5 · #D4CBCE

Dunn-Edwards

Eagle's View DE6394

ΔE 1.1 · #D4CBCC

Vista Paint

Easter Egg K-765

ΔE 1.3 · #D3C8C9

Behr

Ash Rose N130-2

ΔE 1.5 · #D2C7CC

Valspar

Magic Mist 1003-10B

ΔE 1.5 · #D2CBCC

Benjamin Moore

New 1444

ΔE 1.8 · #D7CFD2

Sherwin-Williams

Sensitive Tint SW6267

ΔE 2 · #CEC9CC

Hallman-Lindsay

Stardust Ballroom 1308

ΔE 2.2 · #DACFD4

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 2.5 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 2.9 · #CCC8CE

PPG

Silver Mauve 1179-3

ΔE 3 · #DBCCD3

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 3.2 · #DDCBCD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 3.2 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 4.2 · #D0D0D0

Kilz

Brushed Metal TB-32

ΔE 4.2 · #CCCDCE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

A near-neutral with a subtle warm red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D4CACD

#CAD3D0

Analogous

#D3CAD1

#D4CACD

#D3CCCA

Triadic

#D4CACD

#CDD3CA

#CACDD3

Split-Complementary

#D4CACD

#CAD3CC

#CAD1D3

Tetradic

#D4CACD

#D1D3CA

#CAD3D0

#CCCAD3

Monochromatic

#8F767D

#B1A0A5

#D4CACD

#F4F1F2

Rectangle

#D4CACD

#D3D0CA

#CAD3D0

#CACDD3

Compound

#D4CACD

#D3CCCA

#CAD3D0

#CAD1D3

Variations

Lighter

#DCD4D7

#E4DFE1

#EFEDEE

Darker

#AF9CA1

#7E656D

#4A3A3F

Saturation

#D0CDCE

#D3CACD

#E9B4C4

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4CACD

#CECECE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4CACD

#CCCCCD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4CACD

#D3CBCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Grey Lilac gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#DEC4B5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4CACD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC9D9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9CC3B8

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: #D4CACD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4CACD;

CSS Variable

--color-grey-lilac: #D4CACD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grey-lilac': '#D4CACD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4CACD] text-[#D4CACD]

SCSS

$grey-lilac: #D4CACD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4CACD?

#D4CACD is Grey Lilac, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D4CACD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grey Lilac?

Grey Lilac works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Grey Lilac?

Grey Lilac pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Grey Lilac?

You can download Grey Lilac 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 Grey Lilac?

The hex code is #D4CACD. In RGB it's 212, 202, 205, and in HSL it's 342°, 10%, 81%.

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