PURPLES

Lily

#DCCFE9

RGB 220, 207, 233 · HSL 270°, 37%, 86% · CMYK 6, 11, 0, 9

Lily is #DCCFE9 in HEX — rgb(220, 207, 233), hsl(270°, 37%, 86%), cmyk(6%, 11%, 0%, 9%).

Lily pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 37%, 86%. 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#DCCFE9

RGB220, 207, 233

HSL270°, 37%, 86%

HSV270°, 11%, 91%

CMYK6, 11, 0, 9

Decimal14471145

CSS RGBrgb(220, 207, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 37%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lily 2071-60

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum's The Word 1239

ΔE 0.6 · #DACEE8

Vista Paint

Violetville K-29

ΔE 0.7 · #DDD1EB

Dulux

Wisteria Archway S45H1

ΔE 1.4 · #D9CEE6

Kilz

Classic Rose RA220-01

ΔE 1.8 · #DCCDE4

Dunn-Edwards

Shimmering Sky DE5960

ΔE 2 · #DBD1E8

Behr

Orchid Haze S110-2

ΔE 2.4 · #DBCCEA

Valspar

Whipped Plum 4002-9B

ΔE 2.7 · #DED0E5

PPG

Syrian Violet 1250-3

ΔE 3.1 · #DFCAE4

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 4 · #D2C8DD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 4.5 · #E3DBF2

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 5.2 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 9.3 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 11.6 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 14.5 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 14.6 · #B7B1DC

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#DCCFE9

#DBE9CE

Analogous

#CECEE9

#DCCFE9

#E9CEE9

Triadic

#DCCFE9

#E9DBCE

#CEE9DB

Split-Complementary

#DCCFE9

#E9E9CE

#CEE9CE

Tetradic

#DCCFE9

#E9CECE

#DBE9CE

#CEE9E9

Monochromatic

#8F65B8

#B59AD0

#DCCFE9

#F2EEF7

Rectangle

#DCCFE9

#E9CEDB

#DBE9CE

#CEE9DB

Compound

#DCCFE9

#E9CEE9

#DBE9CE

#CEE9CE

Variations

Lighter

#E2D8ED

#EAE3F0

#F3EFF6

Darker

#AF91CE

#7948AA

#462864

Saturation

#DBD7DF

#DBCEE9

#DBC3F4

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.14:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCCFE9

#D1D6EA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCCFE9

#D1D1E6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCCFE9

#DAD4D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lily 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

#E4C8CA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCCFE9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CDEE

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.

#BAD0A5

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: #DCCFE9;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCCFE9;

CSS Variable

--color-lily: #DCCFE9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lily': '#DCCFE9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCCFE9] text-[#DCCFE9]

SCSS

$lily: #DCCFE9;

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#D9CCDB · ΔE 5.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCCFE9?

#DCCFE9 is Lily, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DCCFE9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lily?

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

What colors pair well with Lily?

Lily 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 Lily?

You can download Lily 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 Lily?

The hex code is #DCCFE9. In RGB it's 220, 207, 233, and in HSL it's 270°, 37%, 86%.

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