PURPLES

Violet Whimsey

#DAD6DF

RGB 218, 214, 223 · HSL 267°, 12%, 86% · CMYK 2, 4, 0, 13

Violet Whimsey is #DAD6DF in HEX — rgb(218, 214, 223), hsl(267°, 12%, 86%), cmyk(2%, 4%, 0%, 13%).

Violet Whimsey pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 267°, 12%, 86%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#DAD6DF

RGB218, 214, 223

HSL267°, 12%, 86%

HSV267°, 4%, 87%

CMYK2, 4, 0, 13

Decimal14341855

CSS RGBrgb(218, 214, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(267, 12%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Violet Whimsey 1174-2

Exact match

Behr

Petal Tip MQ3-30

ΔE 0.7 · #D8D6DF

Benjamin Moore

Touch 2116-60

ΔE 1.3 · #DDD7DE

Vista Paint

Lavender Scent C-1293

ΔE 1.3 · #D9D3DD

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Scent 1294

ΔE 1.3 · #D9D4DF

Sherwin-Williams

Inspired Lilac SW6820

ΔE 1.8 · #DFD9E4

Dulux

Femininity Half S44B1H

ΔE 2 · #D4D1D9

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 2.8 · #E0D7DC

Valspar

Lilac Whisper 4003-9A

ΔE 2.8 · #DAD8E6

Dunn-Edwards

Tranquil Sea DE5932

ΔE 3 · #D2D2DF

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 3.1 · #DDDCE9

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 4.2 · #D0D4D8

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 5 · #D7D7D7

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 5.3 · #CCC8CE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.6 · #CDCECD

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 6.9 · #D7E2E5

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 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

#DAD6DF

#DCE0D7

Analogous

#D7D7E0

#DAD6DF

#DFD7E0

Triadic

#DAD6DF

#E0DBD7

#D7E0DB

Split-Complementary

#DAD6DF

#E0DFD7

#D7E0D7

Tetradic

#DAD6DF

#E0D7D7

#DCE0D7

#D7E0DF

Monochromatic

#8D819C

#B4ACBE

#DAD6DF

#F2F1F4

Rectangle

#DAD6DF

#E0D7DC

#DCE0D7

#D7E0DB

Compound

#DAD6DF

#DFD7E0

#DCE0D7

#D7E0D7

Variations

Lighter

#E2DFE6

#E9E7EC

#F2F1F4

Darker

#AEA5B9

#776989

#453C50

Saturation

#DBDADD

#DBD7E0

#D9C7EF

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DAD6DF

#D6D8E0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DAD6DF

#D7D7DE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DAD6DF

#D9D8D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Violet Whimsey 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

#E3CDC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DAD6DF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D0D2E7

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.

#BCCCA9

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: #DAD6DF;

CSS — background

background-color: #DAD6DF;

CSS Variable

--color-violet-whimsey: #DAD6DF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet-whimsey': '#DAD6DF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DAD6DF] text-[#DAD6DF]

SCSS

$violet-whimsey: #DAD6DF;

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#D9DBE2 · ΔE 2.7

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#E3DCE8 · ΔE 3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DAD6DF?

#DAD6DF is Violet Whimsey, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DAD6DF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violet Whimsey?

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

What colors pair well with Violet Whimsey?

Violet Whimsey 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 Violet Whimsey?

You can download Violet Whimsey 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 Violet Whimsey?

The hex code is #DAD6DF. In RGB it's 218, 214, 223, and in HSL it's 267°, 12%, 86%.

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