PURPLES

New Violet

#DAC0FF

RGB 218, 192, 255 · HSL 265°, 100%, 88% · CMYK 15, 25, 0, 0

New Violet is #DAC0FF in HEX — rgb(218, 192, 255), hsl(265°, 100%, 88%), cmyk(15%, 25%, 0%, 0%).

New Violet pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 265°, 100%, 88%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DAC0FF

RGB218, 192, 255

HSL265°, 100%, 88%

HSV265°, 25%, 100%

CMYK15, 25, 0, 0

Decimal14336255

CSS RGBrgb(218, 192, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(265, 100%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

New Violet 660A-3

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Pretty Petunia DE5989

ΔE 11 · #D6B7E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherish The Moment 1191

ΔE 12.7 · #CCACD7

Vista Paint

Purple Possibility K-27

ΔE 13 · #BAAAD8

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 2071-50

ΔE 13.5 · #C0AED8

Valspar

Purple Gala 4002-10A

ΔE 13.6 · #C0A2D1

PPG

Sea Lavender 1250-4

ΔE 13.7 · #CFB1D8

Dulux

Wild Spring S45H3

ΔE 14 · #C0AED7

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 14.5 · #B7B1DC

Kilz

Candied Hearts RA180-01

ΔE 15.8 · #C2ACD1

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 17.2 · #CAB2D2

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 23.4 · #E3DBF2

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 23.8 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 26.1 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 30.7 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 30.8 · #8673A1

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#DAC0FF

#E5FFC2

Analogous

#C2C7FF

#DAC0FF

#FAC2FF

Triadic

#DAC0FF

#FFDBC2

#C2FFDB

Split-Complementary

#DAC0FF

#FFFAC2

#C7FFC2

Tetradic

#DAC0FF

#FFC2C7

#E5FFC2

#C2FFFA

Monochromatic

#8229FF

#AF75FF

#DAC0FF

#F0E5FF

Rectangle

#DAC0FF

#FFC2E5

#E5FFC2

#C2FFDB

Compound

#DAC0FF

#FAC2FF

#E5FFC2

#C7FFC2

Variations

Lighter

#E2CEFF

#EADDFC

#F3EDFC

Darker

#A768FF

#6700F7

#3C0090

Saturation

#DFD7EA

#DBC2FF

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

1.62:1

Fail

vs Black

12.96:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAC0FF

#C1D0FF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAC0FF

#C5C5F8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAC0FF

#D4CCC6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

New Violet 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

#E3BDDA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAC0FF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0C2FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE7EE

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.

#C7F28B

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: #DAC0FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAC0FF;

CSS Variable

--color-new-violet: #DAC0FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'new-violet': '#DAC0FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAC0FF] text-[#DAC0FF]

SCSS

$new-violet: #DAC0FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAC0FF?

#DAC0FF is New Violet, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DAC0FF warm or cool?

New Violet reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with New Violet?

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

What colors pair well with New Violet?

New Violet 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 New Violet?

You can download New Violet 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 New Violet?

The hex code is #DAC0FF. In RGB it's 218, 192, 255, and in HSL it's 265°, 100%, 88%.

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