BLUES

Fanciful

#DCD7FB

RGB 220, 215, 251 · HSL 248°, 82%, 91% · CMYK 12, 14, 0, 2

Fanciful is #DCD7FB in HEX — rgb(220, 215, 251), hsl(248°, 82%, 91%), cmyk(12%, 14%, 0%, 2%).

Fanciful pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 248°, 82%, 91%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#DCD7FB

RGB220, 215, 251

HSL248°, 82%, 91%

HSV248°, 14%, 98%

CMYK12, 14, 0, 2

Decimal14473211

CSS RGBrgb(220, 215, 251)

CSS HSLhsl(248, 82%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fanciful M560-2

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Lavender Sky DE5939

ΔE 4.7 · #DBD7F2

Vista Paint

Flora Vista K-69

ΔE 5.9 · #CCCDEA

PPG

Lilac Breeze 1248-4

ΔE 6.1 · #D0C8E6

Benjamin Moore

Lily 2071-60

ΔE 6.3 · #DCCFE9

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum's The Word 1239

ΔE 6.4 · #DACEE8

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 7 · #E3DBF2

Valspar

Sassy Lilac 4003-9B

ΔE 7 · #CBC4E4

Dulux

Vision S43G1

ΔE 7.1 · #D0CCE5

Kilz

Classic Rose RA220-01

ΔE 8.1 · #DCCDE4

Sherwin-Williams

Potentially Purple SW6821

ΔE 9.5 · #D1CBDF

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 10.4 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 11.4 · #BCCEE6

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 14.1 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 16.9 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 19 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DCD7FB

#F6FBD5

Analogous

#D5E3FB

#DCD7FB

#EDD5FB

Triadic

#DCD7FB

#FBDAD5

#D5FBDA

Split-Complementary

#DCD7FB

#FBEDD5

#E3FBD5

Tetradic

#DCD7FB

#FBD5E3

#F6FBD5

#D5FBED

Monochromatic

#604AED

#9D90F4

#DCD7FB

#EBE8FD

Rectangle

#DCD7FB

#FBD5F6

#F6FBD5

#D5FBDA

Compound

#DCD7FB

#EDD5FB

#F6FBD5

#E3FBD5

Variations

Lighter

#E2DEFC

#EAE8FB

#F4F2FC

Darker

#8E7EF5

#2B0DF3

#170490

Saturation

#E4E2EE

#DAD5FB

#D9D3FD

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DCD7FB

#D3DCFC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DCD7FB

#D8D8F7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DCD7FB

#D9DDDA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Fanciful lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

focustrustcalmofficebedroomdepth

How it looks under different light

#E4CED7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DCD7FB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D3FC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E8E8EE

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.

#E0EC93

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: #DCD7FB;

CSS — background

background-color: #DCD7FB;

CSS Variable

--color-fanciful: #DCD7FB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fanciful': '#DCD7FB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DCD7FB] text-[#DCD7FB]

SCSS

$fanciful: #DCD7FB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DCD7FB?

#DCD7FB is Fanciful, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #DCD7FB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fanciful?

Fanciful works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Fanciful?

Fanciful pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Fanciful?

You can download Fanciful 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 Fanciful?

The hex code is #DCD7FB. In RGB it's 220, 215, 251, and in HSL it's 248°, 82%, 91%.

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