PURPLES

Simply Lavender

#DAC4DC

RGB 218, 196, 220 · HSL 295°, 26%, 82% · CMYK 1, 11, 0, 14

Simply Lavender is #DAC4DC in HEX — rgb(218, 196, 220), hsl(295°, 26%, 82%), cmyk(1%, 11%, 0%, 14%).

Simply Lavender pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 295°, 26%, 82%. 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#DAC4DC

RGB218, 196, 220

HSL295°, 26%, 82%

HSV295°, 11%, 86%

CMYK1, 11, 0, 14

Decimal14337244

CSS RGBrgb(218, 196, 220)

CSS HSLhsl(295, 26%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Fragrant Flower 1003-6B

ΔE 1.2 · #DDC7DE

PPG

Syrian Violet 1250-3

ΔE 2.4 · #DFCAE4

Dulux

Pink Secret S49D1

ΔE 2.5 · #DAC7DB

Kilz

Pink Tiara RA260-01

ΔE 2.7 · #DEC2DD

Vista Paint

Lavender Lilac K-20

ΔE 2.9 · #D3C1DD

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 2.9 · #DAC7DA

Behr

Iris Pink 690E-3

ΔE 3.4 · #CEBDD5

Benjamin Moore

Grape 1395

ΔE 3.7 · #D5C8E3

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum Cake 1233

ΔE 3.7 · #D1BFDC

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Purple DE5954

ΔE 5.2 · #C8BAD4

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 6 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 8.7 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 9.1 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 11.6 · #CCC8CE

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 14 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 15.1 · #D0D0D0

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 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

#DAC4DC

#C7DDC5

Analogous

#CFC5DD

#DAC4DC

#DDC5D3

Triadic

#DAC4DC

#DDDBC5

#C5DDDB

Split-Complementary

#DAC4DC

#D3DDC5

#C5DDCF

Tetradic

#DAC4DC

#DDCFC5

#C7DDC5

#C5D3DD

Monochromatic

#9F65A4

#BD95C1

#DAC4DC

#F5EFF6

Rectangle

#DAC4DC

#DDC5C7

#C7DDC5

#C5DDDB

Compound

#DAC4DC

#DDC5D3

#C7DDC5

#C5DDCF

Variations

Lighter

#E2D1E4

#E9DDEA

#F1ECF2

Darker

#BB8FBF

#8E5294

#542F57

Saturation

#D4CED5

#DBC5DD

#E9B4EE

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

1.63:1

Fail

vs Black

12.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAC4DC

#CACEDC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAC4DC

#C8C8D9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAC4DC

#D8C9C7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Simply Lavender 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

#E3C0C0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAC4DC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0C5E4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#A2C59E

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: #DAC4DC;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAC4DC;

CSS Variable

--color-simply-lavender: #DAC4DC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'simply-lavender': '#DAC4DC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAC4DC] text-[#DAC4DC]

SCSS

$simply-lavender: #DAC4DC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAC4DC?

#DAC4DC is Simply Lavender, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #DAC4DC warm or cool?

Simply Lavender reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Simply Lavender?

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

What colors pair well with Simply Lavender?

Simply Lavender 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 Simply Lavender?

You can download Simply Lavender 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 Simply Lavender?

The hex code is #DAC4DC. In RGB it's 218, 196, 220, and in HSL it's 295°, 26%, 82%.

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