PURPLES

Dusty Lilac

#D6D1E2

RGB 214, 209, 226 · HSL 258°, 23%, 85% · CMYK 5, 8, 0, 11

Dusty Lilac is #D6D1E2 in HEX — rgb(214, 209, 226), hsl(258°, 23%, 85%), cmyk(5%, 8%, 0%, 11%).

Dusty Lilac pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 258°, 23%, 85%. 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#D6D1E2

RGB214, 209, 226

HSL258°, 23%, 85%

HSV258°, 8%, 89%

CMYK5, 8, 0, 11

Decimal14078434

CSS RGBrgb(214, 209, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(258, 23%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Dusty Lilac N110-1

Exact match

Dulux

Lilac Crystal Half S44E1H

ΔE 0.7 · #D6D2E2

Vista Paint

Mountain's Majesty C-1250

ΔE 1.2 · #D7CFE0

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Crush DE5946

ΔE 1.3 · #D8D3E6

Kilz

Butterfly Kiss RA230-01

ΔE 1.3 · #D5CFDE

Benjamin Moore

Spring 1402

ΔE 1.5 · #D4D2E1

Hallman-Lindsay

Mountain's Majesty 1251

ΔE 1.5 · #D8D0E3

Valspar

Purpling Dawn 1001-6B

ΔE 1.9 · #D9CFDF

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 2.2 · #D2CBDD

PPG

Lavender Haze 1175-3

ΔE 2.3 · #D3D0DD

Sherwin-Williams

Potentially Purple SW6821

ΔE 2.6 · #D1CBDF

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 5.1 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 5.1 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6.8 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 9.2 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10 · #CDCECD

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

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

#D6D1E2

#DCE2D0

Analogous

#D0D3E2

#D6D1E2

#DED0E2

Triadic

#D6D1E2

#E2D5D0

#D0E2D5

Split-Complementary

#D6D1E2

#E2DED0

#D3E2D0

Tetradic

#D6D1E2

#E2D0D3

#DCE2D0

#D0E2DE

Monochromatic

#8272A7

#ABA1C4

#D6D1E2

#F1EFF5

Rectangle

#D6D1E2

#E2D0DC

#DCE2D0

#D0E2D5

Compound

#D6D1E2

#DED0E2

#DCE2D0

#D3E2D0

Variations

Lighter

#DED9E7

#E6E4ED

#F1EFF4

Darker

#A69AC1

#6B5995

#3E3358

Saturation

#D8D6DB

#D5D0E2

#CFC1F0

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6D1E2

#D0D4E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6D1E2

#D2D2E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6D1E2

#D4D4D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Dusty Lilac 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

#E0C9C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6D1E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDCEE9

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#BFCAA7

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: #D6D1E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6D1E2;

CSS Variable

--color-dusty-lilac: #D6D1E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusty-lilac': '#D6D1E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6D1E2] text-[#D6D1E2]

SCSS

$dusty-lilac: #D6D1E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6D1E2?

#D6D1E2 is Dusty Lilac, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D6D1E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusty Lilac?

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

What colors pair well with Dusty Lilac?

Dusty Lilac 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 Dusty Lilac?

You can download Dusty 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 Dusty Lilac?

The hex code is #D6D1E2. In RGB it's 214, 209, 226, and in HSL it's 258°, 23%, 85%.

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