PURPLES

Lilac Ice

#DABFD9

RGB 218, 191, 217 · HSL 302°, 27%, 80% · CMYK 0, 12, 0, 15

Lilac Ice is #DABFD9 in HEX — rgb(218, 191, 217), hsl(302°, 27%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 0%, 15%).

Lilac Ice pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 302°, 27%, 80%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#DABFD9

RGB218, 191, 217

HSL302°, 27%, 80%

HSV302°, 12%, 85%

CMYK0, 12, 0, 15

Decimal14335961

CSS RGBrgb(218, 191, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(302, 27%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Lilac Ice 1003-4A

Exact match

Dulux

Violet Pink S49F2

ΔE 0.6 · #D8BED8

Kilz

Pink Tiara RA260-01

ΔE 1.3 · #DEC2DD

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Veil 1197

ΔE 2 · #D9BBD3

PPG

Pink Peony 1251-4

ΔE 3 · #E1BED9

Vista Paint

Lavender Lilac K-20

ΔE 3.5 · #D3C1DD

Benjamin Moore

Wishing 1389

ΔE 4.1 · #CCB8D1

Behr

Iris Pink 690E-3

ΔE 4.1 · #CEBDD5

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Point DE5982

ΔE 4.6 · #D4BDDF

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 5.2 · #DAC7DA

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 6 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 11 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 11.1 · #D4CAD3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 13.4 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 13.5 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 17 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DABFD9

#BEDABF

Analogous

#CDBEDA

#DABFD9

#DABECB

Triadic

#DABFD9

#D9DABE

#BED9DA

Split-Complementary

#DABFD9

#CBDABE

#BEDACD

Tetradic

#DABFD9

#DACDBE

#BEDABF

#BECBDA

Monochromatic

#A25DA0

#BE8EBC

#DABFD9

#F6EFF5

Rectangle

#DABFD9

#DABFBE

#BEDABF

#BED9DA

Compound

#DABFD9

#DABECB

#BEDABF

#BEDACD

Variations

Lighter

#E1CBE0

#E7D9E7

#F1EAF0

Darker

#BD89BB

#924F8F

#562D54

Saturation

#D0C8D0

#DABED9

#ECACEA

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DABFD9

#C7CBD9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DABFD9

#C4C4D6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DABFD9

#D7C4C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lilac Ice 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

#E3BCBE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DABFD9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0C1E2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#99C29A

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #DABFD9;

CSS — background

background-color: #DABFD9;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac-ice: #DABFD9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac-ice': '#DABFD9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DABFD9] text-[#DABFD9]

SCSS

$lilac-ice: #DABFD9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DABFD9?

#DABFD9 is Lilac Ice, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #DABFD9 warm or cool?

Lilac Ice reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lilac Ice?

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

What colors pair well with Lilac Ice?

Lilac Ice 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 Lilac Ice?

You can download Lilac Ice 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 Lilac Ice?

The hex code is #DABFD9. In RGB it's 218, 191, 217, and in HSL it's 302°, 27%, 80%.

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