PURPLES

Purple

#DCCBEC

RGB 220, 203, 236 · HSL 271°, 46%, 86% · CMYK 7, 14, 0, 7

Purple is #DCCBEC in HEX — rgb(220, 203, 236), hsl(271°, 46%, 86%), cmyk(7%, 14%, 0%, 7%).

Purple pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 271°, 46%, 86%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DCCBEC

RGB220, 203, 236

HSL271°, 46%, 86%

HSV271°, 14%, 93%

CMYK7, 14, 0, 7

Decimal14470124

CSS RGBrgb(220, 203, 236)

CSS HSLhsl(271, 46%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rosy Lavender 680E-3

ΔE 0.7 · #DAC9EA

Valspar

Purple Whisper 4002-9C

ΔE 2.8 · #D9C6E3

Dulux

Oriental Blush S45G1

ΔE 3.7 · #D6C6E1

Benjamin Moore

Grape 1395

ΔE 3.8 · #D5C8E3

PPG

Syrian Violet 1250-3

ΔE 3.9 · #DFCAE4

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum's The Word 1239

ΔE 4.1 · #DACEE8

Dunn-Edwards

Lavender Princess DE5988

ΔE 4.2 · #E9D2EF

Vista Paint

Plum's the Word C-1238

ΔE 4.3 · #DACBE4

Kilz

Youthful Pink RA240-01

ΔE 4.7 · #D6BFDD

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 7 · #D2C8DD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 7.9 · #E3DBF2

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 8.8 · #D2CBDD

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 12.1 · #B7B1DC

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 13 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 15.2 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 18.5 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

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

#DCCBEC

#DBECCB

Analogous

#CBCBEC

#DCCBEC

#ECCBEB

Triadic

#DCCBEC

#ECDCCB

#CBECDC

Split-Complementary

#DCCBEC

#EBECCB

#CBECCB

Tetradic

#DCCBEC

#ECCBCB

#DBECCB

#CBEBEC

Monochromatic

#915BC2

#B693D7

#DCCBEC

#F2ECF8

Rectangle

#DCCBEC

#ECCBDB

#DBECCB

#CBECDC

Compound

#DCCBEC

#ECCBEB

#DBECCB

#CBECCB

Variations

Lighter

#E3D5F0

#EAE1F2

#F3EEF7

Darker

#B189D6

#7B3CB6

#47216B

Saturation

#DBD6E0

#DCCBEC

#DCC1F5

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

1.52:1

Fail

vs Black

13.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCCBEC

#CDD4EC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCCBEC

#CECEE8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCCBEC

#D9D1CE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple 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

#E4C5CC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCCBEC

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CAF0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#BAD5A0

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: #DCCBEC;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCCBEC;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #DCCBEC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#DCCBEC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCCBEC] text-[#DCCBEC]

SCSS

$purple: #DCCBEC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCCBEC?

#DCCBEC is Purple, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DCCBEC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple 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 Purple?

You can download Purple 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 Purple?

The hex code is #DCCBEC. In RGB it's 220, 203, 236, and in HSL it's 271°, 46%, 86%.

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