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Pastel Lavender

#D8A1C4

RGB 216, 161, 196 · HSL 322°, 41%, 74% · CMYK 0, 25, 9, 15

Pastel Lavender is #D8A1C4 in HEX — rgb(216, 161, 196), hsl(322°, 41%, 74%), cmyk(0%, 25%, 9%, 15%).

Pastel Lavender pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 322°, 41%, 74%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D8A1C4

RGB216, 161, 196

HSL322°, 41%, 74%

HSV322°, 25%, 85%

CMYK0, 25, 9, 15

Decimal14197188

CSS RGBrgb(216, 161, 196)

CSS HSLhsl(322, 41%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Berry Crush S140-3

ΔE 0.9 · #DBA3C6

Vista Paint

Tiara Pink C-1162

ΔE 3.8 · #D7A4CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Tiara Pink 1163

ΔE 3.9 · #DAA6CF

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2075-50

ΔE 4.2 · #E0ABD2

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 4.3 · #DBA3CE

Dunn-Edwards

Exotic Lilac DE5017

ΔE 4.7 · #D198B5

Valspar

Quilted Heart 1004-3C

ΔE 4.7 · #CE9CB8

Dulux

Enhance S47G3

ΔE 5.1 · #D1A4C0

Kilz

Candy Store RA200-02

ΔE 5.6 · #C795B4

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 7.5 · #D899B1

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 11 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 16.9 · #BF7595

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 17 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 18.3 · #A47D90

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 20.2 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 24.1 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

44/100

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 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

#D8A1C4

#A2D8B5

Analogous

#D1A2D8

#D8A1C4

#D8A2A9

Triadic

#D8A1C4

#C4D8A2

#A2C4D8

Split-Complementary

#D8A1C4

#A9D8A2

#A2D8D1

Tetradic

#D8A1C4

#D8D1A2

#A2D8B5

#A2A9D8

Monochromatic

#9E427C

#C16CA2

#D8A1C4

#EED7E6

#F7EDF4

Rectangle

#D8A1C4

#D8B5A2

#A2D8B5

#A2C4D8

Compound

#D8A1C4

#D8A2A9

#A2D8B5

#A2D8D1

Variations

Lighter

#E0B4D0

#E5C9DB

#EEE1EA

Darker

#C46AA3

#973974

#592044

Saturation

#C5B5BF

#D8A2C4

#EB8EC9

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.14:1

Fail

vs Black

9.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8A1C4

#B6B9C4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8A1C4

#ACACC0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8A1C4

#D4A9A7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pastel Lavender strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#E1A5AE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8A1C4

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFAAD2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7FC198

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: #D8A1C4;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8A1C4;

CSS Variable

--color-pastel-lavender: #D8A1C4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pastel-lavender': '#D8A1C4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8A1C4] text-[#D8A1C4]

SCSS

$pastel-lavender: #D8A1C4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8A1C4?

#D8A1C4 is Pastel Lavender, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D8A1C4 warm or cool?

Pastel Lavender reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pastel Lavender?

Pastel Lavender works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Pastel Lavender?

Pastel Lavender pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Pastel Lavender?

You can download Pastel Lavender 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 Pastel Lavender?

The hex code is #D8A1C4. In RGB it's 216, 161, 196, and in HSL it's 322°, 41%, 74%.

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