PURPLES

Lavender Scent

#D9D3DD

RGB 217, 211, 221 · HSL 276°, 13%, 85% · CMYK 2, 5, 0, 13

Lavender Scent is #D9D3DD in HEX — rgb(217, 211, 221), hsl(276°, 13%, 85%), cmyk(2%, 5%, 0%, 13%).

Lavender Scent pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 276°, 13%, 85%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#D9D3DD

RGB217, 211, 221

HSL276°, 13%, 85%

HSV276°, 5%, 87%

CMYK2, 5, 0, 13

Decimal14275549

CSS RGBrgb(217, 211, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(276, 13%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Lavender Scent C-1293

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Scent 1294

ΔE 0.7 · #D9D4DF

Dulux

Laughing Jack Half S44C1H

ΔE 1 · #D6D1DC

PPG

Violet Whimsey 1174-2

ΔE 1.3 · #DAD6DF

Behr

Petal Tip MQ3-30

ΔE 1.7 · #D8D6DF

Benjamin Moore

Touch 2116-60

ΔE 2.1 · #DDD7DE

Sherwin-Williams

Inspired Lilac SW6820

ΔE 2.2 · #DFD9E4

Valspar

Brushed Lavender 4001-3B

ΔE 2.4 · #DAD1D7

Dunn-Edwards

Tranquil Sea DE5932

ΔE 2.7 · #D2D2DF

Kilz

Light Shadow RB190-02

ΔE 2.9 · #CFCFDA

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 3.2 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 4.7 · #CCC8CE

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 4.8 · #D0D4D8

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 5.7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.9 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7.3 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#D9D3DD

#D8DED4

Analogous

#D5D4DE

#D9D3DD

#DED4DD

Triadic

#D9D3DD

#DEDAD4

#D4DEDA

Split-Complementary

#D9D3DD

#DDDED4

#D4DED5

Tetradic

#D9D3DD

#DED5D4

#D8DED4

#D4DDDE

Monochromatic

#8F7D9B

#B4A9BC

#D9D3DD

#F3F1F4

Rectangle

#D9D3DD

#DED4D8

#D8DED4

#D4DEDA

Compound

#D9D3DD

#DED4DD

#D8DED4

#D4DED5

Variations

Lighter

#E1DCE4

#E9E6EB

#F2F0F3

Darker

#B0A2B9

#7B6688

#473B50

Saturation

#D9D7DA

#DAD4DE

#DDC3EE

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9D3DD

#D4D6DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9D3DD

#D4D4DC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9D3DD

#D8D5D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lavender Scent 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

#E2CBC1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9D3DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD0E5

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#B5CAA7

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: #D9D3DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9D3DD;

CSS Variable

--color-lavender-scent: #D9D3DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lavender-scent': '#D9D3DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9D3DD] text-[#D9D3DD]

SCSS

$lavender-scent: #D9D3DD;

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#DCD6DD · ΔE 1.9

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#D0CDD6 · ΔE 2.7

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#E1D4DD · ΔE 2.7

Spring Iris

#D3D1E0 · ΔE 3.1

Violet Sparkle

#D6D8DF · ΔE 3.5

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#E3DCE8 · ΔE 3.5

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#D6D5E5 · ΔE 3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9D3DD?

#D9D3DD is Lavender Scent, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D9D3DD warm or cool?

Lavender Scent reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lavender Scent?

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

What colors pair well with Lavender Scent?

Lavender Scent 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 Lavender Scent?

You can download Lavender Scent 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 Lavender Scent?

The hex code is #D9D3DD. In RGB it's 217, 211, 221, and in HSL it's 276°, 13%, 85%.

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