PURPLES

Purple Whisper

#D9C6E3

RGB 217, 198, 227 · HSL 279°, 34%, 83% · CMYK 4, 13, 0, 11

Purple Whisper is #D9C6E3 in HEX — rgb(217, 198, 227), hsl(279°, 34%, 83%), cmyk(4%, 13%, 0%, 11%).

Purple Whisper pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 279°, 34%, 83%. 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#D9C6E3

RGB217, 198, 227

HSL279°, 34%, 83%

HSV279°, 13%, 89%

CMYK4, 13, 0, 11

Decimal14272227

CSS RGBrgb(217, 198, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(279, 34%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Purple Whisper 4002-9C

Exact match

Dulux

Oriental Blush S45G1

ΔE 1.5 · #D6C6E1

Vista Paint

Lavender Lilac K-20

ΔE 2 · #D3C1DD

PPG

Syrian Violet 1250-3

ΔE 2.3 · #DFCAE4

Benjamin Moore

Grape 1395

ΔE 2.4 · #D5C8E3

Behr

Orchid Haze S110-2

ΔE 2.4 · #DBCCEA

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Cake 1233

ΔE 2.6 · #D1BFDC

Kilz

Youthful Pink RA240-01

ΔE 2.7 · #D6BFDD

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Point DE5982

ΔE 4.2 · #D4BDDF

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 5.3 · #DAC7DA

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 7.3 · #D2CBDD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 8.3 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 11.1 · #D4CAD3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 12.2 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 13.4 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 16.9 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#D9C6E3

#CFE2C5

Analogous

#C9C5E2

#D9C6E3

#E2C5DE

Triadic

#D9C6E3

#E2D8C5

#C5E2D8

Split-Complementary

#D9C6E3

#DEE2C5

#C5E2C9

Tetradic

#D9C6E3

#E2C9C5

#CFE2C5

#C5DEE2

Monochromatic

#935EB0

#B692C9

#D9C6E3

#F4EEF7

Rectangle

#D9C6E3

#E2C5CF

#CFE2C5

#C5E2D8

Compound

#D9C6E3

#E2C5DE

#CFE2C5

#C5E2C9

Variations

Lighter

#E0D1E8

#E7DDED

#F1ECF3

Darker

#B28BC8

#8149A0

#4C295E

Saturation

#D5CFD8

#D8C5E2

#DCB7F1

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

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9C6E3

#CACFE3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9C6E3

#C9C9E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9C6E3

#D6CBC9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple Whisper 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

#E2C1C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9C6E3

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC6EA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#ADCA9E

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: #D9C6E3;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9C6E3;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-whisper: #D9C6E3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-whisper': '#D9C6E3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9C6E3] text-[#D9C6E3]

SCSS

$purple-whisper: #D9C6E3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9C6E3?

#D9C6E3 is Purple Whisper, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D9C6E3 warm or cool?

Purple Whisper reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Purple Whisper?

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

What colors pair well with Purple Whisper?

Purple Whisper 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 Purple Whisper?

You can download Purple Whisper 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 Purple Whisper?

The hex code is #D9C6E3. In RGB it's 217, 198, 227, and in HSL it's 279°, 34%, 83%.

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