PURPLES

Blushing Sky

#D9B1D6

RGB 217, 177, 214 · HSL 304°, 34%, 77% · CMYK 0, 18, 1, 15

Blushing Sky is #D9B1D6 in HEX — rgb(217, 177, 214), hsl(304°, 34%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 18%, 1%, 15%).

Blushing Sky pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 304°, 34%, 77%. 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#D9B1D6

RGB217, 177, 214

HSL304°, 34%, 77%

HSV304°, 18%, 85%

CMYK0, 18, 1, 15

Decimal14266838

CSS RGBrgb(217, 177, 214)

CSS HSLhsl(304, 34%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Ballet Rose S130-3

ΔE 3.1 · #D5AACC

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2074-50

ΔE 3.2 · #DDADD4

Valspar

Plink 4001-10A

ΔE 3.5 · #D0AAD3

PPG

Sea Lavender 1250-4

ΔE 3.9 · #CFB1D8

Hallman-Lindsay

Graceful Garden 1184

ΔE 4.2 · #CBA9D0

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 4.2 · #CBACD0

Dunn-Edwards

Sweetie Pie DE6003

ΔE 4.4 · #E1BBDB

Vista Paint

Rosy Cheeks C-1176

ΔE 4.5 · #E6BCDE

Dulux

Pink Beads S49G2

ΔE 4.8 · #E9BADD

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 6.5 · #CAB2D2

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 12 · #CAB6C9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 12.9 · #B7B1DC

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 18.5 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 19.4 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 19.6 · #C7A4A6

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 22 · #A47D90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#D9B1D6

#B0D8B3

Analogous

#C7B0D8

#D9B1D6

#D8B0C2

Triadic

#D9B1D6

#D6D8B0

#B0D6D8

Split-Complementary

#D9B1D6

#C2D8B0

#B0D8C7

Tetradic

#D9B1D6

#D8C7B0

#B0D8B3

#B0C2D8

Monochromatic

#A14F9B

#BF7DBB

#D9B1D6

#F2E4F1

#F7EEF6

Rectangle

#D9B1D6

#D8B3B0

#B0D8B3

#B0D6D8

Compound

#D9B1D6

#D8B0C2

#B0D8B3

#B0D8C7

Variations

Lighter

#E0C0DE

#E6D2E5

#EFE6EF

Darker

#C07ABB

#94448F

#572654

Saturation

#CABECA

#D8B0D6

#EC9DE6

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.21:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9B1D6

#BEC3D6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9B1D6

#B9B9D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9B1D6

#D5B8B6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Blushing Sky 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

#E2B1BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9B1D6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFB6E0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

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.

#8DC091

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: #D9B1D6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9B1D6;

CSS Variable

--color-blushing-sky: #D9B1D6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blushing-sky': '#D9B1D6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9B1D6] text-[#D9B1D6]

SCSS

$blushing-sky: #D9B1D6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9B1D6?

#D9B1D6 is Blushing Sky, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #D9B1D6 warm or cool?

Blushing Sky reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Blushing Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Blushing Sky?

Blushing Sky 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 Blushing Sky?

You can download Blushing Sky 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 Blushing Sky?

The hex code is #D9B1D6. In RGB it's 217, 177, 214, and in HSL it's 304°, 34%, 77%.

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