NEUTRALS

Misty Lavender

#DBD9E1

RGB 219, 217, 225 · HSL 255°, 12%, 87% · CMYK 3, 4, 0, 12

Misty Lavender is #DBD9E1 in HEX — rgb(219, 217, 225), hsl(255°, 12%, 87%), cmyk(3%, 4%, 0%, 12%).

Misty Lavender pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 255°, 12%, 87%. 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#DBD9E1

RGB219, 217, 225

HSL255°, 12%, 87%

HSV255°, 4%, 88%

CMYK3, 4, 0, 12

Decimal14408161

CSS RGBrgb(219, 217, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(255, 12%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Petal Tip MQ3-30

ΔE 1.2 · #D8D6DF

PPG

Violet Whimsey 1174-2

ΔE 1.3 · #DAD6DF

Sherwin-Williams

Elation SW6827

ΔE 1.3 · #DFDCE5

Dulux

Laughing Jack Quarter S44C1Q

ΔE 1.4 · #E0DCE4

Vista Paint

Easter Party K-46

ΔE 1.5 · #DDD8DE

Benjamin Moore

Violet 1422

ΔE 1.6 · #D7D9E0

Valspar

Rising Star 4002-7A

ΔE 1.7 · #DCDDE4

Hallman-Lindsay

He Loves Me 1279

ΔE 1.7 · #E1DBE3

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 2.8 · #DDDCE9

Dunn-Edwards

Frosty Fog DE5917

ΔE 3 · #DEE1E9

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 3 · #E0D7DC

IKEA

IKEA127 127

ΔE 3.8 · #D0D4D8

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 4.4 · #D7D7D7

Farrow & Ball

Borrowed Light 235

ΔE 5.1 · #D5DBDB

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 5.7 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 6.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#DBD9E1

#E0E2DA

Analogous

#DADCE2

#DBD9E1

#E0DAE2

Triadic

#DBD9E1

#E2DCDA

#DAE2DC

Split-Complementary

#DBD9E1

#E2E0DA

#DCE2DA

Tetradic

#DBD9E1

#E2DADC

#E0E2DA

#DAE2E0

Monochromatic

#8B849F

#B3AFC0

#DBD9E1

#F1F1F4

Rectangle

#DBD9E1

#E2DAE0

#E0E2DA

#DAE2DC

Compound

#DBD9E1

#E0DAE2

#E0E2DA

#DCE2DA

Variations

Lighter

#E3E1E8

#EAE9ED

#F3F2F4

Darker

#ADA8BB

#726A8A

#423D51

Saturation

#DDDDDF

#DCDAE2

#D5CBF0

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

15.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DBD9E1

#D9DAE2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DBD9E1

#D9D9E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DBD9E1

#DADADA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Misty Lavender 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

#E4CFC4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DBD9E1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D1D4E8

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.

#C5CDAC

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: #DBD9E1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DBD9E1;

CSS Variable

--color-misty-lavender: #DBD9E1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'misty-lavender': '#DBD9E1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DBD9E1] text-[#DBD9E1]

SCSS

$misty-lavender: #DBD9E1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DBD9E1?

#DBD9E1 is Misty Lavender, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #DBD9E1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Misty Lavender?

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

What colors pair well with Misty Lavender?

Misty Lavender 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 Misty Lavender?

You can download Misty Lavender 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 Lavender?

The hex code is #DBD9E1. In RGB it's 219, 217, 225, and in HSL it's 255°, 12%, 87%.

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