PINKS

Pink Lavender

#D9AFCA

RGB 217, 175, 202 · HSL 321°, 36%, 77% · CMYK 0, 19, 7, 15

Pink Lavender is #D9AFCA in HEX — rgb(217, 175, 202), hsl(321°, 36%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 19%, 7%, 15%).

Pink Lavender pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 321°, 36%, 77%. 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#D9AFCA

RGB217, 175, 202

HSL321°, 36%, 77%

HSV321°, 19%, 85%

CMYK0, 19, 7, 15

Decimal14266314

CSS RGBrgb(217, 175, 202)

CSS HSLhsl(321, 36%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Baby Girl C-1168

ΔE 1.9 · #DAB3CC

Valspar

Lofty Delight 1004-4A

ΔE 1.9 · #DEB3CC

Benjamin Moore

Luscious 1369

ΔE 2.4 · #D9B3CB

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Girl 1169

ΔE 3.3 · #DDB6CD

Dulux

Pink Piglet S47H2

ΔE 3.4 · #D6B4CD

Dunn-Edwards

Muddy Mauve DE5016

ΔE 3.6 · #E4B3CC

Behr

Tea Room S150-2

ΔE 4 · #E0B1C6

PPG

Light Mulberry 1180-4

ΔE 4.3 · #D8B7CF

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 5.1 · #E3BDDA

Sherwin-Williams

Novel Lilac SW6836

ΔE 7 · #C2A4C2

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 9.2 · #CAB6C9

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 14.4 · #C7A4A6

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 15.8 · #B7B1DC

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 16.6 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 18.2 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 19.6 · #A47D90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#D9AFCA

#AFD9BE

Analogous

#D3AFD9

#D9AFCA

#D9AFB6

Triadic

#D9AFCA

#CBD9AF

#AFCBD9

Split-Complementary

#D9AFCA

#B6D9AF

#AFD9D3

Tetradic

#D9AFCA

#D9D3AF

#AFD9BE

#AFB6D9

Monochromatic

#A34D85

#C17BA9

#D9AFCA

#F2E3ED

#F7EEF4

Rectangle

#D9AFCA

#D9BEAF

#AFD9BE

#AFCBD9

Compound

#D9AFCA

#D9AFB6

#AFD9BE

#AFD9D3

Variations

Lighter

#E1BFD5

#E7D1DF

#F0E5EC

Darker

#C278A8

#974179

#592547

Saturation

#CBBEC6

#D9AFCB

#EC9CD0

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

1.92:1

Fail

vs Black

10.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9AFCA

#BFC1CA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9AFCA

#B7B7C7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9AFCA

#D6B5B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Pink 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

#E2B0B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9AFCA

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFB5D7

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.

#8CC29F

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: #D9AFCA;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9AFCA;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-lavender: #D9AFCA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-lavender': '#D9AFCA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9AFCA] text-[#D9AFCA]

SCSS

$pink-lavender: #D9AFCA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9AFCA?

#D9AFCA is Pink Lavender, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D9AFCA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Lavender?

Pink 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 Pink Lavender?

Pink 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 Pink Lavender?

You can download Pink 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 Pink Lavender?

The hex code is #D9AFCA. In RGB it's 217, 175, 202, and in HSL it's 321°, 36%, 77%.

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