PURPLES

Lilac Luster

#D4CBDA

RGB 212, 203, 218 · HSL 276°, 17%, 83% · CMYK 3, 7, 0, 15

Lilac Luster is #D4CBDA in HEX — rgb(212, 203, 218), hsl(276°, 17%, 83%), cmyk(3%, 7%, 0%, 15%).

Lilac Luster pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 276°, 17%, 83%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#D4CBDA

RGB212, 203, 218

HSL276°, 17%, 83%

HSV276°, 7%, 85%

CMYK3, 7, 0, 15

Decimal13945818

CSS RGBrgb(212, 203, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(276, 17%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Lilac Luster C-1279

Exact match

PPG

Dusky Lilac 1176-3

ΔE 0.7 · #D6CBDA

Valspar

Early Lilac 1002-6A

ΔE 1.1 · #D7CBDA

Hallman-Lindsay

Gypsy Caravan 1295

ΔE 1.1 · #D1C8D7

Benjamin Moore

Easter 1381

ΔE 1.6 · #D5C8D7

Kilz

Butterfly Kiss RA230-01

ΔE 1.6 · #D5CFDE

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 1.7 · #D2CBDD

Dulux

Sweet Posy S49C1

ΔE 2.1 · #D0C5D4

Sherwin-Williams

Enchant SW6555

ΔE 2.4 · #D1C6D2

Behr

Dusty Lilac N110-1

ΔE 2.6 · #D6D1E2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 3.2 · #D4CAD3

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Crush DE5946

ΔE 3.6 · #D8D3E6

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 5.4 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 7.1 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 8.6 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#D4CBDA

#D2DBCC

Analogous

#CECCDB

#D4CBDA

#DBCCDA

Triadic

#D4CBDA

#DBD5CC

#CCDBD5

Split-Complementary

#D4CBDA

#DADBCC

#CCDBCE

Tetradic

#D4CBDA

#DBCECC

#D2DBCC

#CCDADB

Monochromatic

#8B739C

#B0A0BB

#D4CBDA

#F3F0F4

Rectangle

#D4CBDA

#DBCCD2

#D2DBCC

#CCDBD5

Compound

#D4CBDA

#DBCCDA

#D2DBCC

#CCDBCE

Variations

Lighter

#DDD6E2

#E6E1E9

#F0EEF2

Darker

#AC9AB9

#795F8A

#463651

Saturation

#D4D1D6

#D5CCDB

#D9BAED

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4CBDA

#CDCFDB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4CBDA

#CDCDD8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4CBDA

#D3CECC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lilac Luster 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

#DEC5BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4CBDA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCCAE3

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B0C7A1

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: #D4CBDA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4CBDA;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac-luster: #D4CBDA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac-luster': '#D4CBDA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4CBDA] text-[#D4CBDA]

SCSS

$lilac-luster: #D4CBDA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4CBDA?

#D4CBDA is Lilac Luster, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D4CBDA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lilac Luster?

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

What colors pair well with Lilac Luster?

Lilac Luster 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 Lilac Luster?

You can download Lilac Luster 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 Lilac Luster?

The hex code is #D4CBDA. In RGB it's 212, 203, 218, and in HSL it's 276°, 17%, 83%.

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