PURPLES

Romantic Morning

#DDBBDD

RGB 221, 187, 221 · HSL 300°, 33%, 80% · CMYK 0, 15, 0, 13

Romantic Morning is #DDBBDD in HEX — rgb(221, 187, 221), hsl(300°, 33%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 0%, 13%).

Romantic Morning pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 33%, 80%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#DDBBDD

RGB221, 187, 221

HSL300°, 33%, 80%

HSV300°, 15%, 87%

CMYK0, 15, 0, 13

Decimal14531549

CSS RGBrgb(221, 187, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 33%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Romantic Ballad C-1182

ΔE 1.1 · #DEBBDB

Hallman-Lindsay

Romantic Ballad 1183

ΔE 1.2 · #E0BEDF

Dunn-Edwards

Sweetie Pie DE6003

ΔE 1.9 · #E1BBDB

Behr

Shy Smile S130-2

ΔE 1.9 · #DFB9D9

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 3.2 · #E3BDDA

PPG

Pink Peony 1251-4

ΔE 3.9 · #E1BED9

Dulux

Pink Feather Boa S49H2

ΔE 4.4 · #EBC1E0

Valspar

Lavender Quartz 4001-9C

ΔE 4.7 · #E0C4E0

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 5.6 · #CAB2D2

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2073-50

ΔE 5.7 · #CDADCB

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 9.9 · #CAB6C9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 12.4 · #B7B1DC

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 14.4 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 16.1 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 18.5 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 21.9 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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 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

#DDBBDD

#BBDDBB

Analogous

#CCBBDD

#DDBBDD

#DDBBCC

Triadic

#DDBBDD

#DDDDBB

#BBDDDD

Split-Complementary

#DDBBDD

#CCDDBB

#BBDDCC

Tetradic

#DDBBDD

#DDCCBB

#BBDDBB

#BBCCDD

Monochromatic

#AA55AA

#C388C3

#DDBBDD

#F6EEF6

Rectangle

#DDBBDD

#DDBBBB

#BBDDBB

#BBDDDD

Compound

#DDBBDD

#DDBBCC

#BBDDBB

#BBDDCC

Variations

Lighter

#E4C9E4

#E9D8E9

#F1E9F1

Darker

#C383C3

#994799

#5A295A

Saturation

#D1C7D1

#DDBBDD

#EEAAEE

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDBBDD

#C5CBDD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDBBDD

#C1C1D9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDBBDD

#DAC2C0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Romantic Morning 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

#E5B9C1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDBBDD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2BEE5

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.

#97C497

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 · 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 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: #DDBBDD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDBBDD;

CSS Variable

--color-romantic-morning: #DDBBDD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'romantic-morning': '#DDBBDD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDBBDD] text-[#DDBBDD]

SCSS

$romantic-morning: #DDBBDD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDBBDD?

#DDBBDD is Romantic Morning, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #DDBBDD warm or cool?

Romantic Morning reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Romantic Morning?

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

What colors pair well with Romantic Morning?

Romantic Morning 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 Romantic Morning?

You can download Romantic Morning 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 Romantic Morning?

The hex code is #DDBBDD. In RGB it's 221, 187, 221, and in HSL it's 300°, 33%, 80%.

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