NEUTRALS

Gentle Violet

#DAD5D9

RGB 218, 213, 217 · HSL 312°, 6%, 85% · CMYK 0, 2, 0, 15

Gentle Violet is #DAD5D9 in HEX — rgb(218, 213, 217), hsl(312°, 6%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 0%, 15%).

Gentle Violet pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 312°, 6%, 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#DAD5D9

RGB218, 213, 217

HSL312°, 6%, 85%

HSV312°, 2%, 85%

CMYK0, 2, 0, 15

Decimal14341593

CSS RGBrgb(218, 213, 217)

CSS HSLhsl(312, 6%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Silver Peony SW6547

ΔE 0.7 · #DAD6DB

Benjamin Moore

Slip AF-605

ΔE 1 · #D7D3D6

Dulux

Registra Quarter S48A1Q

ΔE 1.1 · #DBD6D8

Behr

So Shy MQ3-29

ΔE 1.1 · #D8D2D6

Vista Paint

Desired Dawn C-1313

ΔE 1.4 · #DAD7D9

Hallman-Lindsay

Desired Dawn 1314

ΔE 1.8 · #D8D7D9

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 1.9 · #E0D7DC

PPG

Smoky Orchid 1179-2

ΔE 2 · #E1D9DC

Valspar

Brushed Lavender 4001-3B

ΔE 2.1 · #DAD1D7

Kilz

Genesis RJ220

ΔE 2.6 · #D3D4D6

Dunn-Edwards

December Sky DE6352

ΔE 2.7 · #D5D7D9

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 2.8 · #D7D7D7

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 3.4 · #D0D4D8

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 3.8 · #DDDBD9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 4.6 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.3 · #CEC4C5

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

#DAD5D9

#D6DBD7

Analogous

#DAD6DB

#DAD5D9

#DBD6D8

Triadic

#DAD5D9

#DADBD6

#D6DADB

Split-Complementary

#DAD5D9

#D8DBD6

#D6DBDA

Tetradic

#DAD5D9

#DBDAD6

#D6DBD7

#D6D8DB

Monochromatic

#938590

#B7AEB5

#DAD5D9

#F3F1F3

Rectangle

#DAD5D9

#DBD7D6

#D6DBD7

#D6DADB

Compound

#DAD5D9

#DBD6D8

#D6DBD7

#D6DBDA

Variations

Lighter

#E2DFE2

#E9E7E9

#F2F1F2

Darker

#B3A8B0

#7F6F7C

#4A4148

Saturation

#D9D8D9

#DBD6DA

#EDC4E5

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAD5D9

#D7D7DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAD5D9

#D6D6D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAD5D9

#DAD6D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gentle Violet 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

#E3CCBE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAD5D9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0D1E2

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.

#A7CAAE

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: #DAD5D9;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAD5D9;

CSS Variable

--color-gentle-violet: #DAD5D9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gentle-violet': '#DAD5D9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAD5D9] text-[#DAD5D9]

SCSS

$gentle-violet: #DAD5D9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAD5D9?

#DAD5D9 is Gentle Violet, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DAD5D9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gentle Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Gentle Violet?

Gentle Violet 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 Gentle Violet?

You can download Gentle 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 Gentle Violet?

The hex code is #DAD5D9. In RGB it's 218, 213, 217, and in HSL it's 312°, 6%, 85%.

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