PURPLES

New Violet

#D6C1DD

RGB 214, 193, 221 · HSL 285°, 29%, 81% · CMYK 3, 13, 0, 13

New Violet is #D6C1DD in HEX — rgb(214, 193, 221), hsl(285°, 29%, 81%), cmyk(3%, 13%, 0%, 13%).

New Violet pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 285°, 29%, 81%. 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#D6C1DD

RGB214, 193, 221

HSL285°, 29%, 81%

HSV285°, 13%, 87%

CMYK3, 13, 0, 13

Decimal14074333

CSS RGBrgb(214, 193, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(285, 29%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Lavender Lilac K-20

ΔE 1.1 · #D3C1DD

Kilz

Youthful Pink RA240-01

ΔE 1.4 · #D6BFDD

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Cake 1233

ΔE 1.5 · #D1BFDC

Valspar

Purple Whisper 4002-9C

ΔE 1.9 · #D9C6E3

Dulux

Violet Pink S49F2

ΔE 2.2 · #D8BED8

Behr

Iris Pink 690E-3

ΔE 3.1 · #CEBDD5

PPG

Syrian Violet 1250-3

ΔE 3.4 · #DFCAE4

Benjamin Moore

Grape 1395

ΔE 3.5 · #D5C8E3

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Point DE5982

ΔE 3.5 · #D4BDDF

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 5.2 · #DAC7DA

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 6.4 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 9.8 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 11 · #D4CAD3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 11.7 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 13.2 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 16.8 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#D6C1DD

#C8DDC0

Analogous

#C8C0DD

#D6C1DD

#DDC0D6

Triadic

#D6C1DD

#DDD6C0

#C0DDD6

Split-Complementary

#D6C1DD

#D6DDC0

#C0DDC8

Tetradic

#D6C1DD

#DDC8C0

#C8DDC0

#C0D6DD

Monochromatic

#945EA6

#B58FC1

#D6C1DD

#F4EFF6

Rectangle

#D6C1DD

#DDC0C8

#C8DDC0

#C0DDD6

Compound

#D6C1DD

#DDC0D6

#C8DDC0

#C0DDC8

Variations

Lighter

#DECDE3

#E6DBE9

#F0EBF1

Darker

#B38AC1

#844D96

#4D2C58

Saturation

#D1CAD3

#D6C0DD

#DEAFEE

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

1.68:1

Fail

vs Black

12.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6C1DD

#C6CBDD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6C1DD

#C5C5DA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6C1DD

#D3C6C4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

New Violet 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

#E0BDC1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6C1DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDC2E5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#A6C39C

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: #D6C1DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6C1DD;

CSS Variable

--color-new-violet: #D6C1DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new-violet': '#D6C1DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6C1DD] text-[#D6C1DD]

SCSS

$new-violet: #D6C1DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6C1DD?

#D6C1DD is New Violet, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D6C1DD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with New Violet?

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

What colors pair well with New Violet?

New Violet 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 New Violet?

You can download New 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 New Violet?

The hex code is #D6C1DD. In RGB it's 214, 193, 221, and in HSL it's 285°, 29%, 81%.

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