PURPLES

Butterfly Kiss

#D5CFDE

RGB 213, 207, 222 · HSL 264°, 19%, 84% · CMYK 4, 7, 0, 13

Butterfly Kiss is #D5CFDE in HEX — rgb(213, 207, 222), hsl(264°, 19%, 84%), cmyk(4%, 7%, 0%, 13%).

Butterfly Kiss pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 264°, 19%, 84%. 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#D5CFDE

RGB213, 207, 222

HSL264°, 19%, 84%

HSV264°, 7%, 87%

CMYK4, 7, 0, 13

Decimal14012382

CSS RGBrgb(213, 207, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(264, 19%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Butterfly Kiss RA230-01

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Lilac Luster 1280

ΔE 0.7 · #D3CDDC

Vista Paint

Frosty Glaze K-54

ΔE 1.1 · #D5D0DD

Dulux

Lilac Crystal Half S44E1H

ΔE 1.3 · #D6D2E2

Behr

Dusty Lilac N110-1

ΔE 1.3 · #D6D1E2

PPG

Lavender Haze 1175-3

ΔE 1.5 · #D3D0DD

Benjamin Moore

Spring 1402

ΔE 1.6 · #D4D2E1

Valspar

Purpling Dawn 1001-6B

ΔE 1.6 · #D9CFDF

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 2.1 · #D2CBDD

Dunn-Edwards

Tranquil Sea DE5932

ΔE 2.5 · #D2D2DF

Sherwin-Williams

Potentially Purple SW6821

ΔE 3 · #D1CBDF

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 3.8 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 5.6 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 6.2 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 8.2 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.9 · #CDCECD

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 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

#D5CFDE

#D8DECE

Analogous

#CED0DE

#D5CFDE

#DCCEDE

Triadic

#D5CFDE

#DED5CE

#CEDED5

Split-Complementary

#D5CFDE

#DEDCCE

#D0DECE

Tetradic

#D5CFDE

#DECED0

#D8DECE

#CEDEDC

Monochromatic

#8573A0

#ADA1BF

#D5CFDE

#F2F0F5

Rectangle

#D5CFDE

#DECED8

#D8DECE

#CEDED5

Compound

#D5CFDE

#DCCEDE

#D8DECE

#D0DECE

Variations

Lighter

#DDD8E5

#E6E3EA

#F0EFF3

Darker

#A89BBC

#715D8E

#423654

Saturation

#D6D4D9

#D5CEDE

#D1BEEE

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5CFDE

#CFD2DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5CFDE

#D0D0DC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5CFDE

#D4D2D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Butterfly Kiss 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

#DFC8C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5CFDE

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCCDE6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#BAC8A4

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: #D5CFDE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5CFDE;

CSS Variable

--color-butterfly-kiss: #D5CFDE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'butterfly-kiss': '#D5CFDE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5CFDE] text-[#D5CFDE]

SCSS

$butterfly-kiss: #D5CFDE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5CFDE?

#D5CFDE is Butterfly Kiss, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D5CFDE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Butterfly Kiss?

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

What colors pair well with Butterfly Kiss?

Butterfly Kiss 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 Butterfly Kiss?

You can download Butterfly Kiss 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 Butterfly Kiss?

The hex code is #D5CFDE. In RGB it's 213, 207, 222, and in HSL it's 264°, 19%, 84%.

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