PURPLES

Sword Steel

#D6D2DE

RGB 214, 210, 222 · HSL 260°, 15%, 85% · CMYK 4, 5, 0, 13

Sword Steel is #D6D2DE in HEX — rgb(214, 210, 222), hsl(260°, 15%, 85%), cmyk(4%, 5%, 0%, 13%).

Sword Steel pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 260°, 15%, 85%. 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#D6D2DE

RGB214, 210, 222

HSL260°, 15%, 85%

HSV260°, 5%, 87%

CMYK4, 5, 0, 13

Decimal14078686

CSS RGBrgb(214, 210, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(260, 15%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Dreamweaver Half S44D1H

ΔE 0.6 · #D7D3E0

Vista Paint

Frosty Glaze K-54

ΔE 0.9 · #D5D0DD

PPG

Lavender Haze 1175-3

ΔE 1 · #D3D0DD

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Scent 1294

ΔE 1 · #D9D4DF

Dunn-Edwards

Tranquil Sea DE5932

ΔE 1.5 · #D2D2DF

Benjamin Moore

Spring 1402

ΔE 1.7 · #D4D2E1

Kilz

Butterfly Kiss RA230-01

ΔE 1.9 · #D5CFDE

Behr

Petal Tip MQ3-30

ΔE 2.1 · #D8D6DF

Valspar

Lilac Whisper 4003-9A

ΔE 2.4 · #DAD8E6

Sherwin-Williams

Inspired Lilac SW6820

ΔE 2.8 · #DFD9E4

Dutch Boy

Calamities DCP-1315

ΔE 3.4 · #CDCDD5

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 4 · #D2CBDD

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 4.9 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 6.6 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 7 · #E3DBF2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#D6D2DE

#DBDED3

Analogous

#D3D5DE

#D6D2DE

#DDD3DE

Triadic

#D6D2DE

#DED7D3

#D3DED7

Split-Complementary

#D6D2DE

#DEDDD3

#D5DED3

Tetradic

#D6D2DE

#DED3D5

#DBDED3

#D3DEDD

Monochromatic

#877B9D

#AFA7BE

#D6D2DE

#F2F0F4

Rectangle

#D6D2DE

#DED3DB

#DBDED3

#D3DED7

Compound

#D6D2DE

#DDD3DE

#DBDED3

#D5DED3

Variations

Lighter

#DFDCE5

#E7E5EB

#F1F0F3

Darker

#A9A1BA

#71648B

#413951

Saturation

#D8D7DA

#D7D3DE

#D1C3EF

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

14.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D6D2DE

#D2D4DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D6D2DE

#D3D3DC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D6D2DE

#D5D4D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Sword Steel 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

#E0CAC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D6D2DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#CDCFE6

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.

#BECAA7

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: #D6D2DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D6D2DE;

CSS Variable

--color-sword-steel: #D6D2DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sword-steel': '#D6D2DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D6D2DE] text-[#D6D2DE]

SCSS

$sword-steel: #D6D2DE;

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#D0CDD6 · ΔE 2.5

Touch of Gray

#DCD6DD · ΔE 3.1

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#D6D8DF · ΔE 3.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D6D2DE?

#D6D2DE is Sword Steel, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D6D2DE warm or cool?

Sword Steel reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sword Steel?

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

What colors pair well with Sword Steel?

Sword Steel 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 Sword Steel?

You can download Sword Steel 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 Sword Steel?

The hex code is #D6D2DE. In RGB it's 214, 210, 222, and in HSL it's 260°, 15%, 85%.

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