PURPLES

Violet Pink

#D8BED8

RGB 216, 190, 216 · HSL 300°, 25%, 80% · CMYK 0, 12, 0, 15

Violet Pink is #D8BED8 in HEX — rgb(216, 190, 216), hsl(300°, 25%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 0%, 15%).

Violet Pink pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 25%, 80%. 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#D8BED8

RGB216, 190, 216

HSL300°, 25%, 80%

HSV300°, 12%, 85%

CMYK0, 12, 0, 15

Decimal14204632

CSS RGBrgb(216, 190, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 25%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Violet Pink S49F2

Exact match

Valspar

Lilac Ice 1003-4A

ΔE 0.6 · #DABFD9

Kilz

Pink Tiara RA260-01

ΔE 1.8 · #DEC2DD

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Veil 1197

ΔE 2 · #D9BBD3

Vista Paint

Lavender Lilac K-20

ΔE 3.1 · #D3C1DD

PPG

Pink Peony 1251-4

ΔE 3.4 · #E1BED9

Benjamin Moore

Wishing 1389

ΔE 3.5 · #CCB8D1

Behr

Iris Pink 690E-3

ΔE 3.6 · #CEBDD5

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Point DE5982

ΔE 4.4 · #D4BDDF

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 5.2 · #DAC7DA

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 5.5 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 11.1 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 11.2 · #E3DBF2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 13 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 13.4 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 16.8 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#D8BED8

#BFD9BF

Analogous

#CCBFD9

#D8BED8

#D9BFCC

Triadic

#D8BED8

#D9D9BF

#BFD9D9

Split-Complementary

#D8BED8

#CCD9BF

#BFD9CC

Tetradic

#D8BED8

#D9CCBF

#BFD9BF

#BFCCD9

Monochromatic

#9F609F

#BC8FBC

#D8BED8

#F5EFF5

Rectangle

#D8BED8

#D9BFBF

#BFD9BF

#BFD9D9

Compound

#D8BED8

#D9BFCC

#BFD9BF

#BFD9CC

Variations

Lighter

#E0CCE0

#E7DAE7

#F0EAF0

Darker

#BB8BBB

#8F518F

#542F54

Saturation

#D0C8D0

#D9BFD9

#ECACEC

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8BED8

#C6CAD8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8BED8

#C3C3D5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8BED8

#D5C3C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Violet Pink 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

#E1BBBD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8BED8

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC0E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#99C299

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: #D8BED8;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8BED8;

CSS Variable

--color-violet-pink: #D8BED8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet-pink': '#D8BED8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8BED8] text-[#D8BED8]

SCSS

$violet-pink: #D8BED8;

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#CBB7D0 · ΔE 3.8

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#E2C4D5 · ΔE 5.5

Pale Iris

#E3CCE0 · ΔE 5.8

Luscious

#D8B2CA · ΔE 5.8

Hidden Sanctuary

#D6BFCE · ΔE 5.9

Angelina

#CCAEC5 · ΔE 6.0

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#CDBFD1 · ΔE 6.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8BED8?

#D8BED8 is Violet Pink, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #D8BED8 warm or cool?

Violet Pink reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Violet Pink?

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

What colors pair well with Violet Pink?

Violet Pink 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 Violet Pink?

You can download Violet Pink 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 Violet Pink?

The hex code is #D8BED8. In RGB it's 216, 190, 216, and in HSL it's 300°, 25%, 80%.

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