NEUTRALS

Delicate Viola

#D7D6DC

RGB 215, 214, 220 · HSL 250°, 8%, 85% · CMYK 2, 3, 0, 14

Delicate Viola is #D7D6DC in HEX — rgb(215, 214, 220), hsl(250°, 8%, 85%), cmyk(2%, 3%, 0%, 14%).

Delicate Viola pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 250°, 8%, 85%. 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#D7D6DC

RGB215, 214, 220

HSL250°, 8%, 85%

HSV250°, 3%, 86%

CMYK2, 3, 0, 14

Decimal14145244

CSS RGBrgb(215, 214, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(250, 8%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Will O The Wisp MQ3-59

ΔE 0.9 · #D5D6DD

Sherwin-Williams

Silver Peony SW6547

ΔE 1.2 · #DAD6DB

Benjamin Moore

Violet 1422

ΔE 1.5 · #D7D9E0

Dulux

Evening Fog Quarter S49A1Q

ΔE 1.6 · #DCDADF

Dunn-Edwards

Sparkling Frost DE6345

ΔE 1.7 · #D2D5DA

Vista Paint

Easter Party K-46

ΔE 1.8 · #DDD8DE

PPG

Violet Whimsey 1174-2

ΔE 1.9 · #DAD6DF

Hallman-Lindsay

Desired Dawn 1314

ΔE 2.1 · #D8D7D9

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 2.4 · #D0D4D8

Kilz

Genesis RJ220

ΔE 2.4 · #D3D4D6

Valspar

Rising Star 4002-7A

ΔE 2.5 · #DCDDE4

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 3.1 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 3.2 · #D7D7D7

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 4.2 · #D5DBDB

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.9 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 5.6 · #D7E2E5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#D7D6DC

#DBDCD6

Analogous

#D6D8DC

#D7D6DC

#DAD6DC

Triadic

#D7D6DC

#DCD7D6

#D6DCD7

Split-Complementary

#D7D6DC

#DCDAD6

#D8DCD6

Tetradic

#D7D6DC

#DCD6D8

#DBDCD6

#D6DCDA

Monochromatic

#868395

#AEACB9

#D7D6DC

#F2F1F3

Rectangle

#D7D6DC

#DCD6DB

#DBDCD6

#D6DCD7

Compound

#D7D6DC

#DAD6DC

#DBDCD6

#D8DCD6

Variations

Lighter

#DFDEE3

#E7E6EA

#F1F1F2

Darker

#A9A7B4

#706D82

#413F4C

Saturation

#D8D8DA

#D7D6DC

#CBC4ED

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D7D6DC

#D6D7DD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D7D6DC

#D6D6DB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D7D6DC

#D6D7D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Delicate Viola 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

#E1CDC0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D7D6DC

Daylight 5500K

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

#CED2E4

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.

#C4CAA7

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: #D7D6DC;

CSS — background

background-color: #D7D6DC;

CSS Variable

--color-delicate-viola: #D7D6DC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'delicate-viola': '#D7D6DC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D7D6DC] text-[#D7D6DC]

SCSS

$delicate-viola: #D7D6DC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D7D6DC?

#D7D6DC is Delicate Viola, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D7D6DC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Delicate Viola?

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

What colors pair well with Delicate Viola?

Delicate Viola 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 Delicate Viola?

You can download Delicate Viola 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 Delicate Viola?

The hex code is #D7D6DC. In RGB it's 215, 214, 220, and in HSL it's 250°, 8%, 85%.

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