PURPLES

Slaanesh Grey

#DBD5E6

RGB 219, 213, 230 · HSL 261°, 25%, 87% · CMYK 5, 7, 0, 10

Slaanesh Grey is #DBD5E6 in HEX — rgb(219, 213, 230), hsl(261°, 25%, 87%), cmyk(5%, 7%, 0%, 10%).

Slaanesh Grey pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 261°, 25%, 87%. 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#DBD5E6

RGB219, 213, 230

HSL261°, 25%, 87%

HSV261°, 7%, 90%

CMYK5, 7, 0, 10

Decimal14407142

CSS RGBrgb(219, 213, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(261, 25%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lavender Water Half S44G1H

ΔE 0.4 · #DCD6E7

Vista Paint

Carefree Breeze K-38

ΔE 1 · #DBD3E5

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Crush DE5946

ΔE 1.3 · #D8D3E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Perfection 1245

ΔE 1.5 · #D9D6E5

Behr

Dusty Lilac N110-1

ΔE 1.5 · #D6D1E2

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 2069-60

ΔE 1.8 · #D7D6E6

PPG

Misty Violet 1247-3

ΔE 2.3 · #DBD7E4

Valspar

Lilac Whisper 4003-9A

ΔE 2.3 · #DAD8E6

Kilz

Butterfly Kiss RA230-01

ΔE 2.4 · #D5CFDE

Sherwin-Williams

Inspired Lilac SW6820

ΔE 3.4 · #DFD9E4

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 3.5 · #D2CBDD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 4 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 5.8 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 7.7 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 9.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.4 · #CDCECD

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

#DBD5E6

#E0E6D6

Analogous

#D6D8E6

#DBD5E6

#E4D6E6

Triadic

#DBD5E6

#E6DBD6

#D6E6DB

Split-Complementary

#DBD5E6

#E6E4D6

#D8E6D6

Tetradic

#DBD5E6

#E6D6D8

#E0E6D6

#D6E6E4

Monochromatic

#8976AD

#B2A6C9

#DBD5E6

#F1EFF5

Rectangle

#DBD5E6

#E6D6E0

#E0E6D6

#D6E6DB

Compound

#DBD5E6

#E4D6E6

#E0E6D6

#D8E6D6

Variations

Lighter

#E2DEEB

#EAE7EF

#F3F1F5

Darker

#AB9DC6

#70589C

#41335B

Saturation

#DDDBE0

#DBD6E6

#D8C9F3

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

#DBD5E6

#D5D9E7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBD5E6

#D6D6E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBD5E6

#D9D8D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Slaanesh Grey 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

#E4CCC8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBD5E6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1D1EC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#C2CDAC

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: #DBD5E6;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBD5E6;

CSS Variable

--color-slaanesh-grey: #DBD5E6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'slaanesh-grey': '#DBD5E6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBD5E6] text-[#DBD5E6]

SCSS

$slaanesh-grey: #DBD5E6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBD5E6?

#DBD5E6 is Slaanesh Grey, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DBD5E6 warm or cool?

Slaanesh Grey reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Slaanesh Grey?

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

What colors pair well with Slaanesh Grey?

Slaanesh Grey 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 Slaanesh Grey?

You can download Slaanesh Grey 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 Slaanesh Grey?

The hex code is #DBD5E6. In RGB it's 219, 213, 230, and in HSL it's 261°, 25%, 87%.

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