PURPLES

Grape

#D5C8E3

RGB 213, 200, 227 · HSL 269°, 33%, 84% · CMYK 6, 12, 0, 11

Grape is #D5C8E3 in HEX — rgb(213, 200, 227), hsl(269°, 33%, 84%), cmyk(6%, 12%, 0%, 11%).

Grape pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 269°, 33%, 84%. 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#D5C8E3

RGB213, 200, 227

HSL269°, 33%, 84%

HSV269°, 12%, 89%

CMYK6, 12, 0, 11

Decimal14010595

CSS RGBrgb(213, 200, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(269, 33%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Grape 1395

Exact match

Dulux

Purity S44H1

ΔE 0.6 · #D6C9E3

Valspar

Playful Petal 1001-4B

ΔE 1.6 · #D4C5DE

Vista Paint

Plum's the Word C-1238

ΔE 1.7 · #DACBE4

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Bliss 1252

ΔE 2.2 · #CEC3DD

PPG

Lilac Breeze 1248-4

ΔE 2.4 · #D0C8E6

Behr

Orchid Haze S110-2

ΔE 2.4 · #DBCCEA

Kilz

Classic Rose RA220-01

ΔE 2.9 · #DCCDE4

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 3.4 · #D2C8DD

Dunn-Edwards

Shimmering Sky DE5960

ΔE 3.8 · #DBD1E8

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 5.3 · #D2CBDD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 6.9 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 9.6 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 11.7 · #CCC8CE

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 12.5 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 15.1 · #D0D0D0

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

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

#D5C8E3

#D7E4C9

Analogous

#C9C9E4

#D5C8E3

#E3C9E4

Triadic

#D5C8E3

#E4D6C9

#C9E4D6

Split-Complementary

#D5C8E3

#E4E3C9

#C9E4C9

Tetradic

#D5C8E3

#E4C9C9

#D7E4C9

#C9E4E3

Monochromatic

#8863B0

#AF96CA

#D5C8E3

#F2EEF6

Rectangle

#D5C8E3

#E4C9D7

#D7E4C9

#C9E4D6

Compound

#D5C8E3

#E3C9E4

#D7E4C9

#C9E4C9

Variations

Lighter

#DED4E9

#E6E0ED

#F1EDF4

Darker

#AA8EC8

#744BA1

#442B5F

Saturation

#D6D2DA

#D6C9E4

#D5BBF1

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.20:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5C8E3

#C9CFE4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5C8E3

#CACAE0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5C8E3

#D2CDCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Grape 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

#DFC3C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5C8E3

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCC8EA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#B7CBA2

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: #D5C8E3;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5C8E3;

CSS Variable

--color-grape: #D5C8E3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'grape': '#D5C8E3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5C8E3] text-[#D5C8E3]

SCSS

$grape: #D5C8E3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5C8E3?

#D5C8E3 is Grape, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D5C8E3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Grape?

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

What colors pair well with Grape?

Grape 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 Grape?

You can download Grape 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 Grape?

The hex code is #D5C8E3. In RGB it's 213, 200, 227, and in HSL it's 269°, 33%, 84%.

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