NEUTRALS

Violet

#D4D0D1

RGB 212, 208, 209 · HSL 345°, 4%, 82% · CMYK 0, 2, 1, 17

Violet is #D4D0D1 in HEX — rgb(212, 208, 209), hsl(345°, 4%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 1%, 17%).

Violet pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 345°, 4%, 82%. 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#D4D0D1

RGB212, 208, 209

HSL345°, 4%, 82%

HSV345°, 2%, 83%

CMYK0, 2, 1, 17

Decimal13947089

CSS RGBrgb(212, 208, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(345, 4%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Violet 1451

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Clouded Vision DE6380

ΔE 1.1 · #D1D0D1

Vista Paint

Cool Elegance C-516

ΔE 1.2 · #D0CFD0

Valspar

White Pepper 4001-1A

ΔE 1.2 · #D6D3D3

PPG

Balanced 1003-2

ΔE 1.3 · #D7D2D1

Dulux

White Flag Half S05A1H

ΔE 1.3 · #D6D0CF

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 1.6 · #D0D0D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Cool Elegance 517

ΔE 1.6 · #CFCFD0

Farrow & Ball

Worsted 284

ΔE 1.6 · #D3CFCD

Behr

Mauve Morning UL250-11

ΔE 1.8 · #D8CFD0

Kilz

Genesis RJ220

ΔE 2.2 · #D3D4D6

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 2.4 · #CDCECD

Sherwin-Williams

Individual White SW6008

ΔE 2.6 · #D4CDCA

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 3.4 · #D0D4D8

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 4.1 · #E0D7DC

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.4 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D4D0D1

#CFD3D2

Analogous

#D3CFD2

#D4D0D1

#D3D0CF

Triadic

#D4D0D1

#D0D3CF

#CFD0D3

Split-Complementary

#D4D0D1

#CFD3D0

#CFD2D3

Tetradic

#D4D0D1

#D2D3CF

#CFD3D2

#D0CFD3

Monochromatic

#898082

#AEA7A9

#D4D0D1

#F3F2F2

Rectangle

#D4D0D1

#D3D2CF

#CFD3D2

#CFD0D3

Compound

#D4D0D1

#D3D0CF

#CFD3D2

#CFD2D3

Variations

Lighter

#DCD9DA

#E4E3E3

#EFEEEF

Darker

#ABA4A5

#786E70

#464041

Saturation

#D2D1D1

#D3CFD0

#E9B9C5

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D4D0D1

#D2D1D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D4D0D1

#D1D1D1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D4D0D1

#D4D0D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Violet 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

#DEC9B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D4D0D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCCEDC

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.

#9EC5BB

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: #D4D0D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #D4D0D1;

CSS Variable

--color-violet: #D4D0D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet': '#D4D0D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D4D0D1] text-[#D4D0D1]

SCSS

$violet: #D4D0D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D4D0D1?

#D4D0D1 is Violet, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D4D0D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Violet?

Violet 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 Violet?

You can download 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 Violet?

The hex code is #D4D0D1. In RGB it's 212, 208, 209, and in HSL it's 345°, 4%, 82%.

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