NEUTRALS

Brushed Lavender

#DAD1D7

RGB 218, 209, 215 · HSL 320°, 11%, 84% · CMYK 0, 4, 1, 15

Brushed Lavender is #DAD1D7 in HEX — rgb(218, 209, 215), hsl(320°, 11%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 1%, 15%).

Brushed Lavender pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 320°, 11%, 84%. 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#DAD1D7

RGB218, 209, 215

HSL320°, 11%, 84%

HSV320°, 4%, 85%

CMYK0, 4, 1, 15

Decimal14340567

CSS RGBrgb(218, 209, 215)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 11%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Brushed Lavender 4001-3B

Exact match

Dulux

Limpid Light Half S46C1H

ΔE 0.4 · #D9D0D6

Hallman-Lindsay

Stardust Ballroom 1308

ΔE 1.1 · #DACFD4

Behr

Mystic Fairy PPU16-7

ΔE 1.1 · #DDD4DA

Sherwin-Williams

Wallflower SW6281

ΔE 1.3 · #DBCFD4

Benjamin Moore

New 1444

ΔE 1.8 · #D7CFD2

PPG

Jam Session 1172-3

ΔE 1.8 · #D4CFD6

Vista Paint

Stardust Ballroom C-1307

ΔE 2.2 · #D9CCD1

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 2.2 · #E0D7DC

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 2.3 · #E2D6DB

Dunn-Edwards

Eagle's View DE6394

ΔE 3.5 · #D4CBCC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 4 · #CCC8CE

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 4.3 · #DDCBCD

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 4.7 · #D0D0D0

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.4 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 5.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#DAD1D7

#D2DBD5

Analogous

#D9D2DB

#DAD1D7

#DBD2D3

Triadic

#DAD1D7

#D8DBD2

#D2D8DB

Split-Complementary

#DAD1D7

#D3DBD2

#D2DBD9

Tetradic

#DAD1D7

#DBD9D2

#D2DBD5

#D2D3DB

Monochromatic

#977D8E

#B9A7B3

#DAD1D7

#F4F1F3

Rectangle

#DAD1D7

#DBD5D2

#D2DBD5

#D2D8DB

Compound

#DAD1D7

#DBD2D3

#D2DBD5

#D2DBD9

Variations

Lighter

#E2DBE0

#E9E4E7

#F2F0F1

Darker

#B5A2AF

#84687B

#4D3C47

Saturation

#D8D5D7

#DBD2D8

#EDC0DE

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAD1D7

#D4D5D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAD1D7

#D3D3D6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAD1D7

#D9D2D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Brushed Lavender 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

#E3C9BC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAD1D7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0CEE1

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.

#A4C8B0

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: #DAD1D7;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAD1D7;

CSS Variable

--color-brushed-lavender: #DAD1D7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'brushed-lavender': '#DAD1D7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAD1D7] text-[#DAD1D7]

SCSS

$brushed-lavender: #DAD1D7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAD1D7?

#DAD1D7 is Brushed Lavender, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DAD1D7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Brushed Lavender?

Brushed Lavender works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Brushed Lavender?

Brushed Lavender 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 Brushed Lavender?

You can download Brushed 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 Brushed Lavender?

The hex code is #DAD1D7. In RGB it's 218, 209, 215, and in HSL it's 320°, 11%, 84%.

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