PURPLES

Damson Plum

#DDA0DD

RGB 221, 160, 221 · HSL 300°, 47%, 75% · CMYK 0, 28, 0, 13

Damson Plum is #DDA0DD in HEX — rgb(221, 160, 221), hsl(300°, 47%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 0%, 13%).

Damson Plum pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 47%, 75%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DDA0DD

RGB221, 160, 221

HSL300°, 47%, 75%

HSV300°, 28%, 87%

CMYK0, 28, 0, 13

Decimal14524637

CSS RGBrgb(221, 160, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 47%, 75%)

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Raspberry Smoothie M130-4

ΔE 5.2 · #D499DE

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ΔE 7.8 · #DB94C7

Vista Paint

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Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Souvenir 1178

ΔE 8.9 · #C290C5

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 9.6 · #DBA3CE

Benjamin Moore

Pretty 2077-50

ΔE 10.6 · #ECA9D4

Valspar

Plink 4001-10A

ΔE 13.3 · #D0AAD3

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 14.7 · #B38BB8

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 19.6 · #A18AB7

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 21.8 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 24 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 26.4 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 26.7 · #8673A1

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 31.7 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 34.4 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#DDA0DD

#A1DDA1

Analogous

#BFA1DD

#DDA0DD

#DDA1BF

Triadic

#DDA0DD

#DDDDA1

#A1DDDD

Split-Complementary

#DDA0DD

#BFDDA1

#A1DDBF

Tetradic

#DDA0DD

#DDBFA1

#A1DDA1

#A1BFDD

Monochromatic

#A93DA9

#C969C9

#DDA0DD

#F1DAF1

#F8ECF8

Rectangle

#DDA0DD

#DDA1A1

#A1DDA1

#A1DDDD

Compound

#DDA0DD

#DDA1BF

#A1DDA1

#A1DDBF

Variations

Lighter

#E4B4E4

#E8C9E8

#F0E1F0

Darker

#CB67CB

#A033A0

#5E1C5E

Saturation

#C8B6C8

#DDA1DD

#EE90EE

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

2.07:1

Fail

vs Black

10.15:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDA0DD

#B4BDDC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDA0DD

#ACACD6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDA0DD

#D7ADA9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Damson Plum 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

#E5A5C1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDA0DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2AAE5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#7EC77E

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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 is adequate.

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: #DDA0DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDA0DD;

CSS Variable

--color-damson-plum: #DDA0DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'damson-plum': '#DDA0DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDA0DD] text-[#DDA0DD]

SCSS

$damson-plum: #DDA0DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDA0DD?

#DDA0DD is Damson Plum, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #DDA0DD warm or cool?

Damson Plum reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Damson Plum?

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

What colors pair well with Damson Plum?

Damson Plum 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 Damson Plum?

You can download Damson Plum 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 Damson Plum?

The hex code is #DDA0DD. In RGB it's 221, 160, 221, and in HSL it's 300°, 47%, 75%.

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