PURPLES

Purpling Dawn

#D9CFDF

RGB 217, 207, 223 · HSL 278°, 20%, 84% · CMYK 3, 7, 0, 13

Purpling Dawn is #D9CFDF in HEX — rgb(217, 207, 223), hsl(278°, 20%, 84%), cmyk(3%, 7%, 0%, 13%).

Purpling Dawn pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 278°, 20%, 84%. 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#D9CFDF

RGB217, 207, 223

HSL278°, 20%, 84%

HSV278°, 7%, 87%

CMYK3, 7, 0, 13

Decimal14274527

CSS RGBrgb(217, 207, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(278, 20%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Purpling Dawn 1001-6B

Exact match

Vista Paint

Mountain's Majesty C-1250

ΔE 0.9 · #D7CFE0

Benjamin Moore

Beach 2072-60

ΔE 1.3 · #DACDDC

Dulux

Prudence Half S45E1H

ΔE 1.4 · #DDD3E3

PPG

Dusky Lilac 1176-3

ΔE 1.5 · #D6CBDA

Kilz

Butterfly Kiss RA230-01

ΔE 1.6 · #D5CFDE

Hallman-Lindsay

Mountain's Majesty 1251

ΔE 1.7 · #D8D0E3

Behr

Dusty Lilac N110-1

ΔE 1.9 · #D6D1E2

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 2.2 · #D2CBDD

Dunn-Edwards

Alpine Moon DE5953

ΔE 2.2 · #DED3E6

Sherwin-Williams

Potentially Purple SW6821

ΔE 3 · #D1CBDF

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4.2 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 5.6 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6.5 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 9.2 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10 · #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

#D9CFDF

#D4DECE

Analogous

#D0CEDE

#D9CFDF

#DECEDC

Triadic

#D9CFDF

#DED8CE

#CEDED8

Split-Complementary

#D9CFDF

#DCDECE

#CEDED0

Tetradic

#D9CFDF

#DED0CE

#D4DECE

#CEDCDE

Monochromatic

#9072A1

#B4A0C0

#D9CFDF

#F3F0F5

Rectangle

#D9CFDF

#DECED4

#D4DECE

#CEDED8

Compound

#D9CFDF

#DECEDC

#D4DECE

#CEDED0

Variations

Lighter

#E0D8E5

#E8E2EB

#F1EFF3

Darker

#B09ABD

#7D5C90

#493554

Saturation

#D7D4D9

#D8CEDE

#DDBEEF

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

13.94:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9CFDF

#D1D4E0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9CFDF

#D1D1DD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9CFDF

#D7D2D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purpling Dawn 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

#E2C8C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9CFDF

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFCDE7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#B1C8A4

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: #D9CFDF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9CFDF;

CSS Variable

--color-purpling-dawn: #D9CFDF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purpling-dawn': '#D9CFDF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9CFDF] text-[#D9CFDF]

SCSS

$purpling-dawn: #D9CFDF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9CFDF?

#D9CFDF is Purpling Dawn, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D9CFDF warm or cool?

Purpling Dawn reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Purpling Dawn?

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

What colors pair well with Purpling Dawn?

Purpling Dawn 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 Purpling Dawn?

You can download Purpling Dawn 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 Purpling Dawn?

The hex code is #D9CFDF. In RGB it's 217, 207, 223, and in HSL it's 278°, 20%, 84%.

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