PURPLES

Lavender Tea

#D783FF

RGB 215, 131, 255 · HSL 281°, 100%, 76% · CMYK 16, 49, 0, 0

Lavender Tea is #D783FF in HEX — rgb(215, 131, 255), hsl(281°, 100%, 76%), cmyk(16%, 49%, 0%, 0%).

Lavender Tea pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 281°, 100%, 76%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#D783FF

RGB215, 131, 255

HSL281°, 100%, 76%

HSV281°, 49%, 100%

CMYK16, 49, 0, 0

Decimal14124031

CSS RGBrgb(215, 131, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(281, 100%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pressed Flower 680B-4

ΔE 2 · #DB81FE

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Pride DE5991

ΔE 33.8 · #A274B5

Vista Paint

Happy Hyacinth K-1

ΔE 34 · #B376B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonlight Melody 1179

ΔE 34.4 · #AF73B0

Dulux

Pink Stripe SB7H1

ΔE 34.9 · #CF77B2

PPG

Bell Heather 1250-6

ΔE 36.1 · #A475B1

Benjamin Moore

Spring 2077-40

ΔE 36.5 · #DC7CB5

Valspar

Raspberry Sorbet 1001-1B

ΔE 38.2 · #DC7FB4

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 41.8 · #776BAB

Kilz

Plumeria Lei LH110

ΔE 42.6 · #C9709E

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 46.1 · #A18AB7

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 46.6 · #924E7D

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 47.2 · #C6628C

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 49.9 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 50.9 · #2D61AD

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 54.8 · #BF7A8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#D783FF

#ABFF85

Analogous

#9B85FF

#D783FF

#FF85E9

Triadic

#D783FF

#FFD885

#85FFD8

Split-Complementary

#D783FF

#E9FF85

#85FF9B

Tetradic

#D783FF

#FF9B85

#ABFF85

#85E9FF

Monochromatic

#A000EB

#C038FF

#D783FF

#F0D1FF

#F7E5FF

Rectangle

#D783FF

#FF85AB

#ABFF85

#85FFD8

Compound

#D783FF

#FF85E9

#ABFF85

#85FF9B

Variations

Lighter

#E09DFF

#E6BBF9

#EFDBF9

Darker

#C037FF

#9200D5

#55007C

Saturation

#C9AFD4

#D885FF

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

2.45:1

Fail

vs Black

8.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D783FF

#96B3FE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D783FF

#9696F3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D783FF

#CCA295

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lavender Tea 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

#E18FDA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D783FF

Daylight 5500K

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

#CE94FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE7EE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8AED5D

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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 is adequate.

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: #D783FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D783FF;

CSS Variable

--color-lavender-tea: #D783FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lavender-tea': '#D783FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D783FF] text-[#D783FF]

SCSS

$lavender-tea: #D783FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D783FF?

#D783FF is Lavender Tea, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D783FF warm or cool?

Lavender Tea reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lavender Tea?

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

What colors pair well with Lavender Tea?

Lavender Tea 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 Lavender Tea?

You can download Lavender Tea 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 Lavender Tea?

The hex code is #D783FF. In RGB it's 215, 131, 255, and in HSL it's 281°, 100%, 76%.

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