NEUTRALS

Etude Lilac

#D5D2D7

RGB 213, 210, 215 · HSL 276°, 6%, 83% · CMYK 1, 2, 0, 16

Etude Lilac is #D5D2D7 in HEX — rgb(213, 210, 215), hsl(276°, 6%, 83%), cmyk(1%, 2%, 0%, 16%).

Etude Lilac pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 276°, 6%, 83%. 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#D5D2D7

RGB213, 210, 215

HSL276°, 6%, 83%

HSV276°, 2%, 84%

CMYK1, 2, 0, 16

Decimal14013143

CSS RGBrgb(213, 210, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(276, 6%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Slip AF-605

ΔE 1.2 · #D7D3D6

Behr

So Shy MQ3-29

ΔE 1.2 · #D8D2D6

Sherwin-Williams

Silver Peony SW6547

ΔE 1.5 · #DAD6DB

PPG

Jam Session 1172-3

ΔE 1.6 · #D4CFD6

Dulux

Femininity Half S44B1H

ΔE 1.6 · #D4D1D9

Hallman-Lindsay

Calamities 1315

ΔE 2.1 · #CECDD2

Dunn-Edwards

Sparkling Frost DE6345

ΔE 2.2 · #D2D5DA

Valspar

Brushed Lavender 4001-3B

ΔE 2.2 · #DAD1D7

Kilz

Genesis RJ220

ΔE 2.2 · #D3D4D6

Vista Paint

Desired Dawn C-1313

ΔE 2.3 · #DAD7D9

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 2.6 · #D0D4D8

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 2.7 · #CDCDD5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 3.1 · #D0D0D0

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 3.6 · #CCC8CE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.7 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D5D2D7

#D3D6D1

Analogous

#D2D1D6

#D5D2D7

#D6D1D6

Triadic

#D5D2D7

#D6D4D1

#D1D6D4

Split-Complementary

#D5D2D7

#D6D6D1

#D1D6D2

Tetradic

#D5D2D7

#D6D2D1

#D3D6D1

#D1D6D6

Monochromatic

#89808E

#AEA9B2

#D5D2D7

#F2F1F3

Rectangle

#D5D2D7

#D6D1D3

#D3D6D1

#D1D6D4

Compound

#D5D2D7

#D6D1D6

#D3D6D1

#D1D6D2

Variations

Lighter

#DDDADE

#E5E4E6

#F0EFF0

Darker

#AAA4AF

#766D7C

#453F48

Saturation

#D4D3D4

#D4D1D6

#D8BDEB

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

1.50:1

Fail

vs Black

14.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D5D2D7

#D3D3D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D5D2D7

#D3D3D6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D5D2D7

#D5D3D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Etude Lilac 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

#DFCABC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D5D2D7

Daylight 5500K

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

#CCCFE1

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: #D5D2D7;

CSS — background

background-color: #D5D2D7;

CSS Variable

--color-etude-lilac: #D5D2D7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'etude-lilac': '#D5D2D7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D5D2D7] text-[#D5D2D7]

SCSS

$etude-lilac: #D5D2D7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D5D2D7?

#D5D2D7 is Etude Lilac, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D5D2D7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Etude Lilac?

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

What colors pair well with Etude Lilac?

Etude Lilac 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 Etude Lilac?

You can download Etude Lilac 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 Etude Lilac?

The hex code is #D5D2D7. In RGB it's 213, 210, 215, and in HSL it's 276°, 6%, 83%.

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