PURPLES

Misty Violet

#DBD7E4

RGB 219, 215, 228 · HSL 258°, 19%, 87% · CMYK 4, 6, 0, 11

Misty Violet is #DBD7E4 in HEX — rgb(219, 215, 228), hsl(258°, 19%, 87%), cmyk(4%, 6%, 0%, 11%).

Misty Violet pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 258°, 19%, 87%. 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#DBD7E4

RGB219, 215, 228

HSL258°, 19%, 87%

HSV258°, 6%, 89%

CMYK4, 6, 0, 11

Decimal14407652

CSS RGBrgb(219, 215, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(258, 19%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Misty Violet 1247-3

Exact match

Valspar

Lilac Whisper 4003-9A

ΔE 0.9 · #DAD8E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Perfection 1245

ΔE 1.2 · #D9D6E5

Dulux

Dreamweaver Half S44D1H

ΔE 1.4 · #D7D3E0

Vista Paint

Perfection C-1244

ΔE 1.5 · #D7D3E1

Sherwin-Williams

Inspired Lilac SW6820

ΔE 1.5 · #DFD9E4

Behr

Mauve Mist 100E-2

ΔE 1.7 · #E1DAE7

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 2069-60

ΔE 1.9 · #D7D6E6

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 1.9 · #DDDCE9

Dunn-Edwards

Tranquil Sea DE5932

ΔE 2.5 · #D2D2DF

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 4.5 · #E0D7DC

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 4.9 · #D2CBDD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 5.8 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6.6 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#DBD7E4

#E0E4D8

Analogous

#D8DAE4

#DBD7E4

#E2D8E4

Triadic

#DBD7E4

#E4DBD8

#D8E4DB

Split-Complementary

#DBD7E4

#E4E2D8

#DAE4D8

Tetradic

#DBD7E4

#E4D8DA

#E0E4D8

#D8E4E2

Monochromatic

#897DA6

#B2AAC5

#DBD7E4

#F1F0F5

Rectangle

#DBD7E4

#E4D8E0

#E0E4D8

#D8E4DB

Compound

#DBD7E4

#E2D8E4

#E0E4D8

#DAE4D8

Variations

Lighter

#E2DFEA

#EAE8EE

#F3F2F5

Darker

#ABA2C1

#706194

#413757

Saturation

#DDDCE0

#DBD8E4

#D6CAF2

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBD7E4

#D7DAE5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBD7E4

#D8D8E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBD7E4

#DAD9D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Misty Violet 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

#E4CEC6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBD7E4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1D3EA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#C3CDAC

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: #DBD7E4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBD7E4;

CSS Variable

--color-misty-violet: #DBD7E4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'misty-violet': '#DBD7E4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBD7E4] text-[#DBD7E4]

SCSS

$misty-violet: #DBD7E4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBD7E4?

#DBD7E4 is Misty Violet, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DBD7E4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Misty Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Misty Violet?

Misty Violet 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 Misty Violet?

You can download Misty 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 Misty Violet?

The hex code is #DBD7E4. In RGB it's 219, 215, 228, and in HSL it's 258°, 19%, 87%.

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