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Mauve Pansy Quarter

#D9D7D9

RGB 217, 215, 217 · HSL 300°, 3%, 85% · CMYK 0, 1, 0, 15

Mauve Pansy Quarter is #D9D7D9 in HEX — rgb(217, 215, 217), hsl(300°, 3%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 15%).

Mauve Pansy Quarter pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 300°, 3%, 85%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#D9D7D9

RGB217, 215, 217

HSL300°, 3%, 85%

HSV300°, 1%, 85%

CMYK0, 1, 0, 15

Decimal14276569

CSS RGBrgb(217, 215, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 3%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Mauve Pansy Quarter S45A1Q

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Desired Dawn 1314

ΔE 0.4 · #D8D7D9

Vista Paint

Desired Dawn C-1313

ΔE 0.4 · #DAD7D9

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 1.3 · #D7D7D7

Dunn-Edwards

December Sky DE6352

ΔE 1.5 · #D5D7D9

Behr

Smoked Oyster 780A-2

ΔE 1.5 · #DCDADA

Benjamin Moore

Slip AF-605

ΔE 1.5 · #D7D3D6

Kilz

Genesis RJ220

ΔE 1.7 · #D3D4D6

Sherwin-Williams

Silver Peony SW6547

ΔE 1.7 · #DAD6DB

PPG

Go To Gray 1004-1

ΔE 1.8 · #DCD8D7

Valspar

White Pepper 4001-1A

ΔE 1.8 · #D6D3D3

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 2.5 · #DDDBD9

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 2.8 · #D0D4D8

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 3 · #E0D7DC

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 5.5 · #D7E2E5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D9D7D9

#D8DAD8

Analogous

#D9D8DA

#D9D7D9

#DAD8D9

Triadic

#D9D7D9

#DADAD8

#D8DADA

Split-Complementary

#D9D7D9

#D9DAD8

#D8DAD9

Tetradic

#D9D7D9

#DAD9D8

#D8DAD8

#D8D9DA

Monochromatic

#908990

#B5B0B5

#D9D7D9

#F3F2F3

Rectangle

#D9D7D9

#DAD8D8

#D8DAD8

#D8DADA

Compound

#D9D7D9

#DAD8D9

#D8DAD8

#D8DAD9

Variations

Lighter

#E1DFE1

#E9E7E9

#F2F1F2

Darker

#B0ABB0

#7B737B

#484348

Saturation

#D9D8D9

#DAD8DA

#ECC5EC

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D9D7D9

#D8D8DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D9D7D9

#D7D7D9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D9D7D9

#D9D7D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Mauve Pansy Quarter gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#E2CEBE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D9D7D9

Daylight 5500K

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

#CFD3E2

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.

#A7CAA7

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: #D9D7D9;

CSS — background

background-color: #D9D7D9;

CSS Variable

--color-mauve-pansy-quarter: #D9D7D9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mauve-pansy-quarter': '#D9D7D9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D9D7D9] text-[#D9D7D9]

SCSS

$mauve-pansy-quarter: #D9D7D9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D9D7D9?

#D9D7D9 is Mauve Pansy Quarter, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #D9D7D9 warm or cool?

Mauve Pansy Quarter reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mauve Pansy Quarter?

Mauve Pansy Quarter works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Mauve Pansy Quarter?

Mauve Pansy Quarter pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mauve Pansy Quarter?

You can download Mauve Pansy Quarter 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 Mauve Pansy Quarter?

The hex code is #D9D7D9. In RGB it's 217, 215, 217, and in HSL it's 300°, 3%, 85%.

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