PURPLES

Purple Cream

#D7CBD7

RGB 215, 203, 215 · HSL 300°, 13%, 82% · CMYK 0, 6, 0, 16

Purple Cream is #D7CBD7 in HEX — rgb(215, 203, 215), hsl(300°, 13%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 0%, 16%).

Purple Cream pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 13%, 82%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#D7CBD7

RGB215, 203, 215

HSL300°, 13%, 82%

HSV300°, 6%, 84%

CMYK0, 6, 0, 16

Decimal14142423

CSS RGBrgb(215, 203, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 13%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Dusky Lilac 1176-3

ΔE 1.6 · #D6CBDA

Valspar

Early Lilac 1002-6A

ΔE 1.6 · #D7CBDA

Benjamin Moore

Beach 2072-60

ΔE 1.8 · #DACDDC

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 1.8 · #D4CAD3

Vista Paint

Lilac Luster C-1279

ΔE 1.9 · #D4CBDA

Sherwin-Williams

Enchant SW6555

ΔE 1.9 · #D1C6D2

Dulux

Barbara's Blessing Half S49B1H

ΔE 2.3 · #D6CFD9

Hallman-Lindsay

Gypsy Caravan 1295

ΔE 2.3 · #D1C8D7

Behr

Dusky Violet 110E-3

ΔE 2.5 · #D0C5CF

Kilz

Butterfly Kiss RA230-01

ΔE 2.9 · #D5CFDE

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Lilac DE5974

ΔE 3.5 · #E2D4DF

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 3.6 · #D2CBDD

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 4.7 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.5 · #CEC4C5

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 7.7 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D7CBD7

#CBD7CB

Analogous

#D1CBD7

#D7CBD7

#D7CBD1

Triadic

#D7CBD7

#D7D7CB

#CBD7D7

Split-Complementary

#D7CBD7

#D1D7CB

#CBD7D1

Tetradic

#D7CBD7

#D7D1CB

#CBD7CB

#CBD1D7

Monochromatic

#957595

#B6A0B6

#D7CBD7

#F4F1F4

Rectangle

#D7CBD7

#D7CBCB

#CBD7CB

#CBD7D7

Compound

#D7CBD7

#D7CBD1

#CBD7CB

#CBD7D1

Variations

Lighter

#DFD6DF

#E7E0E7

#F0EDF0

Darker

#B39BB3

#836383

#4D394D

Saturation

#D3CFD3

#D7CBD7

#EBB7EB

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7CBD7

#CED0D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7CBD7

#CDCDD5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7CBD7

#D6CDCC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Cream 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

#E1C5BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7CBD7

Daylight 5500K

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

#CECAE1

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#9EC59E

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: #D7CBD7;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7CBD7;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-cream: #D7CBD7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-cream': '#D7CBD7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7CBD7] text-[#D7CBD7]

SCSS

$purple-cream: #D7CBD7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7CBD7?

#D7CBD7 is Purple Cream, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #D7CBD7 warm or cool?

Purple Cream reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Purple Cream?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Cream?

Purple Cream 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 Purple Cream?

You can download Purple Cream 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 Purple Cream?

The hex code is #D7CBD7. In RGB it's 215, 203, 215, and in HSL it's 300°, 13%, 82%.

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