PURPLES

Shimmering Sky

#DBD1E8

RGB 219, 209, 232 · HSL 266°, 33%, 86% · CMYK 6, 10, 0, 9

Shimmering Sky is #DBD1E8 in HEX — rgb(219, 209, 232), hsl(266°, 33%, 86%), cmyk(6%, 10%, 0%, 9%).

Shimmering Sky pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 266°, 33%, 86%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#DBD1E8

RGB219, 209, 232

HSL266°, 33%, 86%

HSV266°, 10%, 91%

CMYK6, 10, 0, 9

Decimal14406120

CSS RGBrgb(219, 209, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(266, 33%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Shimmering Sky DE5960

Exact match

Dulux

Wisteria Archway S45H1

ΔE 1.2 · #D9CEE6

Vista Paint

Violetville K-29

ΔE 1.7 · #DDD1EB

Valspar

Whipped Plum 4002-9B

ΔE 1.8 · #DED0E5

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum's The Word 1239

ΔE 1.9 · #DACEE8

Benjamin Moore

Lily 2071-60

ΔE 2 · #DCCFE9

Kilz

Classic Rose RA220-01

ΔE 2.1 · #DCCDE4

Behr

Heather Rose 690E-2

ΔE 2.5 · #E4D5EC

Sherwin-Williams

Potentially Purple SW6821

ΔE 3.3 · #D1CBDF

PPG

Grape Glimmer 1249-3

ΔE 3.5 · #DCCAE0

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 3.5 · #E3DBF2

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 3.8 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7.9 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 10.1 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 12.7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#DBD1E8

#DDE7D0

Analogous

#D0D1E7

#DBD1E8

#E6D0E7

Triadic

#DBD1E8

#E7DAD0

#D0E7DA

Split-Complementary

#DBD1E8

#E7E6D0

#D1E7D0

Tetradic

#DBD1E8

#E7D0D1

#DDE7D0

#D0E7E6

Monochromatic

#8A6AB4

#B29DCD

#DBD1E8

#F2EEF6

Rectangle

#DBD1E8

#E7D0DD

#DDE7D0

#D0E7DA

Compound

#DBD1E8

#E6D0E7

#DDE7D0

#D1E7D0

Variations

Lighter

#E1D9EC

#E9E4F0

#F2F0F5

Darker

#AC94CB

#734DA4

#432C61

Saturation

#DBD8DF

#DAD0E7

#D8C4F3

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.30:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBD1E8

#D2D7E9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBD1E8

#D3D3E5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBD1E8

#D9D5D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Shimmering Sky 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

#E4C9C9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBD1E8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1CEED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#BDCEA7

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: #DBD1E8;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBD1E8;

CSS Variable

--color-shimmering-sky: #DBD1E8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'shimmering-sky': '#DBD1E8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBD1E8] text-[#DBD1E8]

SCSS

$shimmering-sky: #DBD1E8;

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#D9CCDB · ΔE 4.6

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#D6D5E5 · ΔE 4.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBD1E8?

#DBD1E8 is Shimmering Sky, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DBD1E8 warm or cool?

Shimmering Sky reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Shimmering Sky?

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

What colors pair well with Shimmering Sky?

Shimmering Sky 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 Shimmering Sky?

You can download Shimmering Sky 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 Shimmering Sky?

The hex code is #DBD1E8. In RGB it's 219, 209, 232, and in HSL it's 266°, 33%, 86%.

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