PURPLES

Tender Touch

#D5C6D6

RGB 213, 198, 214 · HSL 296°, 16%, 81% · CMYK 0, 7, 0, 16

Tender Touch is #D5C6D6 in HEX — rgb(213, 198, 214), hsl(296°, 16%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 0%, 16%).

Tender Touch pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 296°, 16%, 81%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#D5C6D6

RGB213, 198, 214

HSL296°, 16%, 81%

HSV296°, 7%, 84%

CMYK0, 7, 0, 16

Decimal14010070

CSS RGBrgb(213, 198, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(296, 16%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Shy Violet 1177-3

ΔE 0.6 · #D6C7D6

Vista Paint

Last of the Lilacs K-13

ΔE 0.7 · #D5C7D6

Hallman-Lindsay

Fragrant Snowbell 1224

ΔE 0.7 · #D5C5D4

Dulux

Naked Pink S46F1

ΔE 0.9 · #D7C6D7

Benjamin Moore

Easter 1381

ΔE 1.1 · #D5C8D7

Valspar

Early Lilac 1002-6A

ΔE 2 · #D7CBDA

Behr

Mauve It N120-3

ΔE 2.2 · #CFC0D1

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 2.3 · #DAC7DA

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 3.3 · #D2CBDD

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 3.8 · #CFC0D6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4.2 · #D4CAD3

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 4.3 · #CDBACB

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6.7 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 8.3 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 10.3 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.8 · #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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D5C6D6

#C8D6C7

Analogous

#CEC7D6

#D5C6D6

#D6C7D0

Triadic

#D5C6D6

#D6D5C7

#C7D6D5

Split-Complementary

#D5C6D6

#D0D6C7

#C7D6CE

Tetradic

#D5C6D6

#D6CEC7

#C8D6C7

#C7D0D6

Monochromatic

#936E96

#B49AB6

#D5C6D6

#F4F0F4

Rectangle

#D5C6D6

#D6C7C8

#C8D6C7

#C7D6D5

Compound

#D5C6D6

#D6C7D0

#C8D6C7

#C7D6CE

Variations

Lighter

#DED2DE

#E5DEE6

#F0ECF0

Darker

#B296B4

#835E86

#4D364E

Saturation

#D1CCD1

#D5C7D6

#E7B2EB

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

12.88:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5C6D6

#CACDD7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5C6D6

#C9C9D4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5C6D6

#D3C9C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Tender Touch 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

#DFC1BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5C6D6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC6E0

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.

#9EC39C

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: #D5C6D6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5C6D6;

CSS Variable

--color-tender-touch: #D5C6D6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tender-touch': '#D5C6D6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5C6D6] text-[#D5C6D6]

SCSS

$tender-touch: #D5C6D6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5C6D6?

#D5C6D6 is Tender Touch, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #D5C6D6 warm or cool?

Tender Touch reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Tender Touch?

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

What colors pair well with Tender Touch?

Tender Touch 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 Tender Touch?

You can download Tender Touch 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 Tender Touch?

The hex code is #D5C6D6. In RGB it's 213, 198, 214, and in HSL it's 296°, 16%, 81%.

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