PURPLES

Watercolour Grape

#D6C9DE

RGB 214, 201, 222 · HSL 277°, 24%, 83% · CMYK 4, 9, 0, 13

Watercolour Grape is #D6C9DE in HEX — rgb(214, 201, 222), hsl(277°, 24%, 83%), cmyk(4%, 9%, 0%, 13%).

Watercolour Grape pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 277°, 24%, 83%. 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#D6C9DE

RGB214, 201, 222

HSL277°, 24%, 83%

HSV277°, 9%, 87%

CMYK4, 9, 0, 13

Decimal14076382

CSS RGBrgb(214, 201, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(277, 24%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Prudence S45E1

ΔE 1.1 · #D3C6DB

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 1.2 · #D2C8DD

PPG

Grape Glimmer 1249-3

ΔE 2 · #DCCAE0

Kilz

Classic Rose RA220-01

ΔE 2.1 · #DCCDE4

Vista Paint

Plum's the Word C-1238

ΔE 2.4 · #DACBE4

Valspar

Playful Petal 1001-4B

ΔE 2.6 · #D4C5DE

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 2.7 · #D2CBDD

Hallman-Lindsay

Mountain's Majesty 1251

ΔE 3 · #D8D0E3

Dunn-Edwards

Shimmering Sky DE5960

ΔE 3.1 · #DBD1E8

Benjamin Moore

Grape 1395

ΔE 3.2 · #D5C8E3

Behr

Pastel Violet 100E-3

ΔE 3.8 · #CCC1D2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 6.4 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 6.4 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 8.7 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 12.1 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.7 · #CDCECD

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

#D6C9DE

#D1DEC9

Analogous

#CCC9DE

#D6C9DE

#DEC9DC

Triadic

#D6C9DE

#DED6C9

#C9DED6

Split-Complementary

#D6C9DE

#DCDEC9

#C9DECC

Tetradic

#D6C9DE

#DECCC9

#D1DEC9

#C9DCDE

Monochromatic

#8E6AA4

#B29AC1

#D6C9DE

#F3EFF5

Rectangle

#D6C9DE

#DEC9D1

#D1DEC9

#C9DED6

Compound

#D6C9DE

#DEC9DC

#D1DEC9

#C9DECC

Variations

Lighter

#DED4E5

#E6E0EA

#F0EDF2

Darker

#AE94BF

#7C5693

#483156

Saturation

#D4D1D7

#D6C9DE

#DAB9EF

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

1.58:1

Fail

vs Black

13.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6C9DE

#CBCFDF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6C9DE

#CBCBDB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6C9DE

#D4CDCB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Watercolour 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

#E0C3C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6C9DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDC8E6

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.

#F7F7F8

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: #D6C9DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6C9DE;

CSS Variable

--color-watercolour-grape: #D6C9DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'watercolour-grape': '#D6C9DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6C9DE] text-[#D6C9DE]

SCSS

$watercolour-grape: #D6C9DE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6C9DE?

#D6C9DE is Watercolour Grape, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D6C9DE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Watercolour Grape?

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

What colors pair well with Watercolour Grape?

Watercolour 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 Watercolour Grape?

You can download Watercolour 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 Watercolour Grape?

The hex code is #D6C9DE. In RGB it's 214, 201, 222, and in HSL it's 277°, 24%, 83%.

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