PURPLES

Pale Lavender

#DCD0FF

RGB 220, 208, 255 · HSL 255°, 100%, 91% · CMYK 14, 18, 0, 0

Pale Lavender is #DCD0FF in HEX — rgb(220, 208, 255), hsl(255°, 100%, 91%), cmyk(14%, 18%, 0%, 0%).

Pale Lavender pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 255°, 100%, 91%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DCD0FF

RGB220, 208, 255

HSL255°, 100%, 91%

HSV255°, 18%, 100%

CMYK14, 18, 0, 0

Decimal14471423

CSS RGBrgb(220, 208, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(255, 100%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Potentially Purple 640A-3

ΔE 1.8 · #DAD2FF

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Gems DE5940

ΔE 7.6 · #C4C0E9

Vista Paint

Pansy Potpourri K-28

ΔE 7.7 · #D0C0E5

Hallman-Lindsay

Drifting Dream 1240

ΔE 8.2 · #CCBBE3

Valspar

Sassy Lilac 4003-9B

ΔE 9.4 · #CBC4E4

Dulux

Sentimental Flower S45H2

ΔE 9.5 · #CEBFE0

PPG

Lilac Breeze 1248-4

ΔE 9.7 · #D0C8E6

Kilz

February Amethyst RA230-02

ΔE 10.8 · #CAC0DE

Benjamin Moore

Grape 1395

ΔE 10.9 · #D5C8E3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 12 · #B7B1DC

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 13.1 · #E3DBF2

Sherwin-Williams

Wisteria SW6822

ΔE 13.2 · #BDB4D4

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 15.6 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 16.5 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 22.2 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 25.1 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#DCD0FF

#F4FFD1

Analogous

#D1DDFF

#DCD0FF

#F4D1FF

Triadic

#DCD0FF

#FFDDD1

#D1FFDD

Split-Complementary

#DCD0FF

#FFF4D1

#DDFFD1

Tetradic

#DCD0FF

#FFD1DD

#F4FFD1

#D1FFF4

Monochromatic

#6A38FF

#A385FF

#DCD0FF

#ECE5FF

Rectangle

#DCD0FF

#FFD1F4

#F4FFD1

#D1FFDD

Compound

#DCD0FF

#F4D1FF

#F4FFD1

#DDFFD1

Variations

Lighter

#E3DAFF

#EBE6FD

#F4F1FD

Darker

#9774FF

#4000FF

#250095

Saturation

#E5E1EF

#DDD1FF

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCD0FF

#CDD9FF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCD0FF

#D2D2FA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCD0FF

#D8D9D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pale Lavender 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

#E4C9DA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCD0FF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CEFF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E7EE

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.

#D9F28C

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: #DCD0FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCD0FF;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-lavender: #DCD0FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-lavender': '#DCD0FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCD0FF] text-[#DCD0FF]

SCSS

$pale-lavender: #DCD0FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCD0FF?

#DCD0FF is Pale Lavender, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DCD0FF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Lavender?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Lavender?

Pale Lavender 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 Pale Lavender?

You can download Pale 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 Pale Lavender?

The hex code is #DCD0FF. In RGB it's 220, 208, 255, and in HSL it's 255°, 100%, 91%.

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