PURPLES

Ooh la La

#DCBFD5

RGB 220, 191, 213 · HSL 314°, 29%, 81% · CMYK 0, 13, 3, 14

Ooh la La is #DCBFD5 in HEX — rgb(220, 191, 213), hsl(314°, 29%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 3%, 14%).

Ooh la La pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 314°, 29%, 81%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#DCBFD5

RGB220, 191, 213

HSL314°, 29%, 81%

HSV314°, 13%, 86%

CMYK0, 13, 3, 14

Decimal14467029

CSS RGBrgb(220, 191, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(314, 29%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Veil 1197

ΔE 1.7 · #D9BBD3

Dulux

Cara's Dream S47H1

ΔE 2 · #E0C4D8

Valspar

Lilac Ice 1003-4A

ΔE 2.3 · #DABFD9

Vista Paint

Lavender Veil C-1196

ΔE 2.9 · #D7B7CE

Kilz

Pink Tiara RA260-01

ΔE 2.9 · #DEC2DD

PPG

Light Mulberry 1180-4

ΔE 3.1 · #D8B7CF

Benjamin Moore

Baby's 1368

ΔE 3.4 · #E3C5D6

Sherwin-Williams

Irresistible SW6562

ΔE 4.5 · #E3C0CF

Behr

Iris Pink 690E-3

ΔE 4.8 · #CEBDD5

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 5.2 · #CDBACB

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 5.4 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 10 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 11.3 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 12.5 · #CCC8CE

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 15.4 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 15.8 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

57/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DCBFD5

#C0DDC7

Analogous

#D5C0DD

#DCBFD5

#DDC0C8

Triadic

#DCBFD5

#D6DDC0

#C0D6DD

Split-Complementary

#DCBFD5

#C8DDC0

#C0DDD5

Tetradic

#DCBFD5

#DDD5C0

#C0DDC7

#C0C8DD

Monochromatic

#A65E95

#C18FB6

#DCBFD5

#F6EFF4

Rectangle

#DCBFD5

#DDC7C0

#C0DDC7

#C0D6DD

Compound

#DCBFD5

#DDC0C8

#C0DDC7

#C0DDD5

Variations

Lighter

#E3CDDE

#E9DBE6

#F1EBF0

Darker

#C18AB4

#964D85

#582C4E

Saturation

#D3CAD1

#DDC0D6

#EEAFDF

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

1.69:1

Fail

vs Black

12.46:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCBFD5

#C9CBD5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCBFD5

#C4C4D2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCBFD5

#DAC3C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Ooh la La 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

#E4BCBB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCBFD5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C1DF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9CC3A5

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: #DCBFD5;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCBFD5;

CSS Variable

--color-ooh-la-la: #DCBFD5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'ooh-la-la': '#DCBFD5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCBFD5] text-[#DCBFD5]

SCSS

$ooh-la-la: #DCBFD5;

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#E3CCE0 · ΔE 4.8

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#CBB7D0 · ΔE 5.1

Passion Pink

#EDCCE4 · ΔE 5.3

Luscious

#D8B2CA · ΔE 5.3

Bunny Nose Pink

#EDCDE6 · ΔE 5.6

Violet Petal

#CDBFD1 · ΔE 6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCBFD5?

#DCBFD5 is Ooh la La, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #DCBFD5 warm or cool?

Ooh la La reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Ooh la La?

Ooh la La works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Ooh la La?

Ooh la La 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 Ooh la La?

You can download Ooh la La 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 Ooh la La?

The hex code is #DCBFD5. In RGB it's 220, 191, 213, and in HSL it's 314°, 29%, 81%.

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