PURPLES

Wisteria Archway

#D9CEE6

RGB 217, 206, 230 · HSL 268°, 32%, 85% · CMYK 6, 10, 0, 10

Wisteria Archway is #D9CEE6 in HEX — rgb(217, 206, 230), hsl(268°, 32%, 85%), cmyk(6%, 10%, 0%, 10%).

Wisteria Archway pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 268°, 32%, 85%. 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#D9CEE6

RGB217, 206, 230

HSL268°, 32%, 85%

HSV268°, 10%, 90%

CMYK6, 10, 0, 10

Decimal14274278

CSS RGBrgb(217, 206, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(268, 32%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wisteria Archway S45H1

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum's The Word 1239

ΔE 1.1 · #DACEE8

Dunn-Edwards

Shimmering Sky DE5960

ΔE 1.2 · #DBD1E8

Benjamin Moore

Lily 2071-60

ΔE 1.4 · #DCCFE9

Kilz

Classic Rose RA220-01

ΔE 1.5 · #DCCDE4

Vista Paint

Violetville K-29

ΔE 1.6 · #DDD1EB

Valspar

Whipped Plum 4002-9B

ΔE 2.1 · #DED0E5

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 2.8 · #D2C8DD

PPG

Grape Glimmer 1249-3

ΔE 2.9 · #DCCAE0

Behr

Heather Rose 690E-2

ΔE 3.2 · #E4D5EC

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 3.8 · #D2CBDD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 4.5 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 8.1 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 10.3 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 13.3 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#D9CEE6

#DAE5CD

Analogous

#CDCDE5

#D9CEE6

#E4CDE5

Triadic

#D9CEE6

#E5D8CD

#CDE5D8

Split-Complementary

#D9CEE6

#E5E4CD

#CDE5CD

Tetradic

#D9CEE6

#E5CDCD

#DAE5CD

#CDE5E4

Monochromatic

#8A68B1

#B19ACB

#D9CEE6

#F2EEF6

Rectangle

#D9CEE6

#E5CDDA

#DAE5CD

#CDE5D8

Compound

#D9CEE6

#E4CDE5

#DAE5CD

#CDE5CD

Variations

Lighter

#E0D7EA

#E8E2EE

#F1EFF5

Darker

#AC92C9

#744DA1

#442C5F

Saturation

#D9D5DC

#D8CDE5

#D7C0F2

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9CEE6

#CFD4E7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9CEE6

#D0D0E3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9CEE6

#D7D2D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Wisteria Archway 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

#E2C7C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9CEE6

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCCEC

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.

#BACBA5

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: #D9CEE6;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9CEE6;

CSS Variable

--color-wisteria-archway: #D9CEE6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wisteria-archway': '#D9CEE6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9CEE6] text-[#D9CEE6]

SCSS

$wisteria-archway: #D9CEE6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9CEE6?

#D9CEE6 is Wisteria Archway, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D9CEE6 warm or cool?

Wisteria Archway reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Wisteria Archway?

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

What colors pair well with Wisteria Archway?

Wisteria Archway 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 Wisteria Archway?

You can download Wisteria Archway 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 Wisteria Archway?

The hex code is #D9CEE6. In RGB it's 217, 206, 230, and in HSL it's 268°, 32%, 85%.

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