PURPLES

Air Castle

#D7D1E9

RGB 215, 209, 233 · HSL 255°, 35%, 87% · CMYK 8, 10, 0, 9

Air Castle is #D7D1E9 in HEX — rgb(215, 209, 233), hsl(255°, 35%, 87%), cmyk(8%, 10%, 0%, 9%).

Air Castle pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 255°, 35%, 87%. 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#D7D1E9

RGB215, 209, 233

HSL255°, 35%, 87%

HSV255°, 10%, 91%

CMYK8, 10, 0, 9

Decimal14143977

CSS RGBrgb(215, 209, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(255, 35%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

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Shimmering Sky DE5960

ΔE 1.5 · #DBD1E8

Dulux

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ΔE 1.9 · #D9CEE6

Vista Paint

Violetville K-29

ΔE 2.4 · #DDD1EB

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum's The Word 1239

ΔE 2.5 · #DACEE8

Benjamin Moore

Lily 2071-60

ΔE 2.7 · #DCCFE9

Sherwin-Williams

Potentially Purple SW6821

ΔE 3 · #D1CBDF

Valspar

Whipped Plum 4002-9B

ΔE 3.2 · #DED0E5

Behr

Spring Bouquet S100-1

ΔE 3.2 · #DED9F4

Kilz

Classic Rose RA220-01

ΔE 3.3 · #DCCDE4

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 3.8 · #D2CBDD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 3.8 · #E3DBF2

PPG

Lilac Breeze 1248-4

ΔE 4.4 · #D0C8E6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 8.4 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 10.2 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 12.9 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.6 · #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

#D7D1E9

#E4E9D2

Analogous

#D2D8E9

#D7D1E9

#E4D2E9

Triadic

#D7D1E9

#E9D8D2

#D2E9D8

Split-Complementary

#D7D1E9

#E9E4D2

#D8E9D2

Tetradic

#D7D1E9

#E9D2D8

#E4E9D2

#D2E9E4

Monochromatic

#7E6BB8

#AB9FD1

#D7D1E9

#F0EEF7

Rectangle

#D7D1E9

#E9D2E4

#E4E9D2

#D2E9D8

Compound

#D7D1E9

#E4D2E9

#E4E9D2

#D8E9D2

Variations

Lighter

#E0DBEE

#E8E5F1

#F2F1F6

Darker

#A395CE

#634BA9

#392A64

Saturation

#DCDAE1

#D8D2E9

#D3C7F4

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7D1E9

#D0D5EA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7D1E9

#D2D2E6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7D1E9

#D5D5D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Air Castle 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

#E1C9CA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7D1E9

Daylight 5500K

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

#CECEEE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#C6D0A9

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: #D7D1E9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7D1E9;

CSS Variable

--color-air-castle: #D7D1E9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'air-castle': '#D7D1E9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7D1E9] text-[#D7D1E9]

SCSS

$air-castle: #D7D1E9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7D1E9?

#D7D1E9 is Air Castle, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D7D1E9 warm or cool?

Air Castle reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Air Castle?

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

What colors pair well with Air Castle?

Air Castle 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 Air Castle?

You can download Air Castle 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 Air Castle?

The hex code is #D7D1E9. In RGB it's 215, 209, 233, and in HSL it's 255°, 35%, 87%.

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