NEUTRALS

Lilac

#D7D3CE

RGB 215, 211, 206 · HSL 33°, 10%, 83% · CMYK 0, 2, 4, 16

Lilac is #D7D3CE in HEX — rgb(215, 211, 206), hsl(33°, 10%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 4%, 16%).

Lilac pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 33°, 10%, 83%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#D7D3CE

RGB215, 211, 206

HSL33°, 10%, 83%

HSV33°, 4%, 84%

CMYK0, 2, 4, 16

Decimal14144462

CSS RGBrgb(215, 211, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 10%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lilac CSP-490

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Santo 538

ΔE 0.6 · #D6D2CE

Dulux

Subdue Half S11A1H

ΔE 0.7 · #D5D1CC

Vista Paint

Santo C-537

ΔE 1 · #D7D3CC

Sherwin-Williams

Crushed Ice SW7647

ΔE 1.1 · #D6D3CC

Valspar

Tempered Gray 4004-1A

ΔE 1.2 · #D6D5D0

Kilz

Barely Mocha RJ250

ΔE 1.2 · #D6D0CB

Behr

Dove HDC-MD-21

ΔE 1.3 · #DAD5CE

Dunn-Edwards

Cloud DEC791

ΔE 1.7 · #D8D7D3

PPG

Elusion 1005-2

ΔE 1.8 · #D2CFCC

Farrow & Ball

Dimpse 277

ΔE 1.9 · #D9D8D3

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 3.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 3.5 · #CDCECD

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 3.8 · #DDDDD5

IKEA

IKEA167 167

ΔE 4.2 · #D7D2C5

Colorhouse

Stone .04 Stone-04

ΔE 6 · #C9CABD

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

A near-neutral with a subtle warm yellow undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D7D3CE

#CFD3D8

Analogous

#D8D0CF

#D7D3CE

#D8D8CF

Triadic

#D7D3CE

#CFD8D4

#D4CFD8

Split-Complementary

#D7D3CE

#CFD8D8

#D0CFD8

Tetradic

#D7D3CE

#CFD8D0

#CFD3D8

#D8CFD8

Monochromatic

#93887B

#B6AEA5

#D7D3CE

#F4F2F1

Rectangle

#D7D3CE

#D3D8CF

#CFD3D8

#D4CFD8

Compound

#D7D3CE

#D8D8CF

#CFD3D8

#D0CFD8

Variations

Lighter

#E0DDD9

#E7E5E3

#F1F0EF

Darker

#B2AAA0

#817668

#4C453C

Saturation

#D5D4D2

#D8D4CF

#EBD6BC

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7D3CE

#D5D4CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7D3CE

#D4D4CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7D3CE

#D7D2D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Lilac gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#E1CBB6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7D3CE

Daylight 5500K

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

#CED0DA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#A1B2C7

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: #D7D3CE;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7D3CE;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac: #D7D3CE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac': '#D7D3CE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7D3CE] text-[#D7D3CE]

SCSS

$lilac: #D7D3CE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7D3CE?

#D7D3CE is Lilac, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D7D3CE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lilac?

Lilac works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Lilac?

Lilac pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Lilac?

You can download 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 Lilac?

The hex code is #D7D3CE. In RGB it's 215, 211, 206, and in HSL it's 33°, 10%, 83%.

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