PURPLES

On Location

#D9C9FB

RGB 217, 201, 251 · HSL 259°, 86%, 89% · CMYK 14, 20, 0, 2

On Location is #D9C9FB in HEX — rgb(217, 201, 251), hsl(259°, 86%, 89%), cmyk(14%, 20%, 0%, 2%).

On Location pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 259°, 86%, 89%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#D9C9FB

RGB217, 201, 251

HSL259°, 86%, 89%

HSV259°, 20%, 98%

CMYK14, 20, 0, 2

Decimal14273019

CSS RGBrgb(217, 201, 251)

CSS HSLhsl(259, 86%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

On Location M570-3

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

York Plum DE5968

ΔE 7.3 · #D3BFE5

Hallman-Lindsay

Drifting Dream 1240

ΔE 7.3 · #CCBBE3

Vista Paint

Pansy Potpourri K-28

ΔE 7.6 · #D0C0E5

Dulux

Sentimental Flower S45H2

ΔE 9.7 · #CEBFE0

Valspar

Sassy Lilac 4003-9B

ΔE 10.4 · #CBC4E4

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 2071-50

ΔE 10.6 · #C0AED8

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 10.7 · #B7B1DC

PPG

Sea Lavender 1250-4

ΔE 10.8 · #CFB1D8

Kilz

Youthful Pink RA240-01

ΔE 11.2 · #D6BFDD

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 12.6 · #CAB2D2

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 15.5 · #E3DBF2

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 17.2 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 18.4 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 23.8 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 27.1 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#D9C9FB

#ECFBCB

Analogous

#CBD4FB

#D9C9FB

#F2CBFB

Triadic

#D9C9FB

#FBDACB

#CBFBDA

Split-Complementary

#D9C9FB

#FBF2CB

#D4FBCB

Tetradic

#D9C9FB

#FBCBD4

#ECFBCB

#CBFBF2

Monochromatic

#753DF0

#A884F6

#D9C9FB

#EEE7FD

Rectangle

#D9C9FB

#FBCBEC

#ECFBCB

#CBFBDA

Compound

#D9C9FB

#F2CBFB

#ECFBCB

#D4FBCB

Variations

Lighter

#E1D5FC

#EAE2FA

#F3EFFB

Darker

#9D73F8

#5207F3

#2E0190

Saturation

#E0DCEA

#DACBFB

#D9C9FD

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9C9FB

#C7D4FB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9C9FB

#CCCCF5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9C9FB

#D4D2CD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

On Location 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

#E2C3D7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9C9FB

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFC8FC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E7EE

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.

#D0EE91

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: #D9C9FB;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9C9FB;

CSS Variable

--color-on-location: #D9C9FB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'on-location': '#D9C9FB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9C9FB] text-[#D9C9FB]

SCSS

$on-location: #D9C9FB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9C9FB?

#D9C9FB is On Location, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D9C9FB warm or cool?

On Location reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with On Location?

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

What colors pair well with On Location?

On Location 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 On Location?

You can download On Location 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 On Location?

The hex code is #D9C9FB. In RGB it's 217, 201, 251, and in HSL it's 259°, 86%, 89%.

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