PURPLES

Violet Crush

#D8D3E6

RGB 216, 211, 230 · HSL 256°, 28%, 86% · CMYK 6, 8, 0, 10

Violet Crush is #D8D3E6 in HEX — rgb(216, 211, 230), hsl(256°, 28%, 86%), cmyk(6%, 8%, 0%, 10%).

Violet Crush pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 256°, 28%, 86%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. 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#D8D3E6

RGB216, 211, 230

HSL256°, 28%, 86%

HSV256°, 8%, 90%

CMYK6, 8, 0, 10

Decimal14210022

CSS RGBrgb(216, 211, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 28%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Crush DE5946

Exact match

Vista Paint

Carefree Breeze K-38

ΔE 1.2 · #DBD3E5

Behr

Dusty Lilac N110-1

ΔE 1.3 · #D6D1E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Mountain's Majesty 1251

ΔE 1.4 · #D8D0E3

Dulux

Gregorio Garden Half S43E1H

ΔE 1.5 · #D6D4E5

Kilz

Rain Shimmer RB180-01

ΔE 2.2 · #D1D1E3

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 2069-60

ΔE 2.3 · #D7D6E6

Valspar

Purpling Dawn 1001-6B

ΔE 2.6 · #D9CFDF

Sherwin-Williams

Potentially Purple SW6821

ΔE 2.8 · #D1CBDF

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 2.9 · #D2CBDD

PPG

Misty Violet 1247-3

ΔE 3.4 · #DBD7E4

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 3.9 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 6.3 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 8.1 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 10.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.1 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D8D3E6

#E0E5D1

Analogous

#D1D6E5

#D8D3E6

#E1D1E5

Triadic

#D8D3E6

#E5D7D1

#D1E5D7

Split-Complementary

#D8D3E6

#E5E1D1

#D6E5D1

Tetradic

#D8D3E6

#E5D1D6

#E0E5D1

#D1E5E1

Monochromatic

#806FAE

#ABA0CA

#D8D3E6

#F1EFF6

Rectangle

#D8D3E6

#E5D1E0

#E0E5D1

#D1E5D7

Compound

#D8D3E6

#E1D1E5

#E0E5D1

#D6E5D1

Variations

Lighter

#DFDAEA

#E7E4EF

#F1F0F5

Darker

#A598C7

#67539E

#3C305D

Saturation

#DAD8DE

#D7D1E5

#D1C4F2

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D8D3E6

#D2D7E7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D8D3E6

#D4D4E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D8D3E6

#D6D6D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Violet Crush 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

#E1CBC8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D8D3E6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD0EC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C2CCA9

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: #D8D3E6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D8D3E6;

CSS Variable

--color-violet-crush: #D8D3E6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet-crush': '#D8D3E6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D8D3E6] text-[#D8D3E6]

SCSS

$violet-crush: #D8D3E6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D8D3E6?

#D8D3E6 is Violet Crush, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D8D3E6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violet Crush?

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

What colors pair well with Violet Crush?

Violet Crush 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 Crush?

You can download Violet Crush 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 Crush?

The hex code is #D8D3E6. In RGB it's 216, 211, 230, and in HSL it's 256°, 28%, 86%.

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