PURPLES

Light Mulberry

#D8B7CF

RGB 216, 183, 207 · HSL 316°, 30%, 78% · CMYK 0, 15, 4, 15

Light Mulberry is #D8B7CF in HEX — rgb(216, 183, 207), hsl(316°, 30%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 4%, 15%).

Light Mulberry pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 316°, 30%, 78%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#D8B7CF

RGB216, 183, 207

HSL316°, 30%, 78%

HSV316°, 15%, 85%

CMYK0, 15, 4, 15

Decimal14202831

CSS RGBrgb(216, 183, 207)

CSS HSLhsl(316, 30%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Light Mulberry 1180-4

Exact match

Vista Paint

Lavender Veil C-1196

ΔE 0.6 · #D7B7CE

Dulux

Pink Power S46H2

ΔE 0.9 · #D5B6CE

Valspar

Pleasant Violet 1004-6A

ΔE 0.9 · #D6B7CE

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Veil 1197

ΔE 1.7 · #D9BBD3

Benjamin Moore

Luscious 1369

ΔE 2.2 · #D9B3CB

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 4.1 · #E3BDDA

Behr

Shy Smile S130-2

ΔE 4.7 · #DFB9D9

Dunn-Edwards

Sweetie Pie DE6003

ΔE 4.9 · #E1BBDB

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 5.7 · #CAB6C9

Sherwin-Williams

Irresistible SW6562

ΔE 5.8 · #E3C0CF

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 12.5 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 13.9 · #C7A4A6

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 14.2 · #E3DBF2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 14.6 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 17.7 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

53/100

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

#D8B7CF

#B6D8BF

Analogous

#D0B6D8

#D8B7CF

#D8B6BE

Triadic

#D8B7CF

#CFD8B6

#B6CFD8

Split-Complementary

#D8B7CF

#BED8B6

#B6D8D0

Tetradic

#D8B7CF

#D8D0B6

#B6D8BF

#B6BED8

Monochromatic

#9F568C

#BD84AE

#D8B7CF

#F3E8F0

#F6EEF4

Rectangle

#D8B7CF

#D8BFB6

#B6D8BF

#B6CFD8

Compound

#D8B7CF

#D8B6BE

#B6D8BF

#B6D8D0

Variations

Lighter

#E0C5D8

#E6D5E1

#EFE7ED

Darker

#BD81AD

#91497E

#562A4A

Saturation

#CCC2C9

#D8B6CF

#EBA2D8

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

1.81:1

Fail

vs Black

11.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8B7CF

#C3C5CF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8B7CF

#BDBDCC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8B7CF

#D5BCBB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Light Mulberry 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

#E1B6B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8B7CF

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFBBDB

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.

#93BF9F

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 · 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 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: #D8B7CF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8B7CF;

CSS Variable

--color-light-mulberry: #D8B7CF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-mulberry': '#D8B7CF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8B7CF] text-[#D8B7CF]

SCSS

$light-mulberry: #D8B7CF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8B7CF?

#D8B7CF is Light Mulberry, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #D8B7CF warm or cool?

Light Mulberry reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Light Mulberry?

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

What colors pair well with Light Mulberry?

Light Mulberry 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 Light Mulberry?

You can download Light Mulberry 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 Light Mulberry?

The hex code is #D8B7CF. In RGB it's 216, 183, 207, and in HSL it's 316°, 30%, 78%.

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