PURPLES

Lavender Fragrance

#DDBBFF

RGB 221, 187, 255 · HSL 270°, 100%, 87% · CMYK 13, 27, 0, 0

Lavender Fragrance is #DDBBFF in HEX — rgb(221, 187, 255), hsl(270°, 100%, 87%), cmyk(13%, 27%, 0%, 0%).

Lavender Fragrance pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 100%, 87%. 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#DDBBFF

RGB221, 187, 255

HSL270°, 100%, 87%

HSV270°, 27%, 100%

CMYK13, 27, 0, 0

Decimal14531583

CSS RGBrgb(221, 187, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 100%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Epiphany P100-3

ΔE 1.9 · #E0BEFF

Dunn-Edwards

Favorite Lavender DE5997

ΔE 13 · #D3A5D6

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherish The Moment 1191

ΔE 14.3 · #CCACD7

Vista Paint

Very Violet K-3

ΔE 14.5 · #D2A8D4

Valspar

Purple Gala 4002-10A

ΔE 14.6 · #C0A2D1

PPG

Sea Lavender 1250-4

ΔE 15.8 · #CFB1D8

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 2071-50

ΔE 16 · #C0AED8

Dulux

Elusive Blossom S45H4

ΔE 16 · #B69BCC

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 17.5 · #B7B1DC

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 17.9 · #CBACD0

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 19.8 · #CAB2D2

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 26.6 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 27 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 29.9 · #BCCEE6

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 30.9 · #8673A1

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 34.2 · #A1B8CA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#DDBBFF

#DEFFBD

Analogous

#BDBDFF

#DDBBFF

#FFBDFF

Triadic

#DDBBFF

#FFDEBD

#BDFFDE

Split-Complementary

#DDBBFF

#FFFFBD

#BDFFBD

Tetradic

#DDBBFF

#FFBDBD

#DEFFBD

#BDFFFF

Monochromatic

#9124FF

#B870FF

#DDBBFF

#F2E5FF

Rectangle

#DDBBFF

#FFBDDE

#DEFFBD

#BDFFDE

Compound

#DDBBFF

#FFBDFF

#DEFFBD

#BDFFBD

Variations

Lighter

#E4CAFF

#EBDAFC

#F3EBFC

Darker

#B164FF

#7A00F4

#47008E

Saturation

#DED4E8

#DEBDFF

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

1.66:1

Fail

vs Black

12.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDBBFF

#BFCEFF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDBBFF

#C1C1F8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDBBFF

#D7C9C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lavender Fragrance 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

#E5B9DA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDBBFF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2BEFF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE7EE

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.

#BDF287

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: #DDBBFF;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDBBFF;

CSS Variable

--color-lavender-fragrance: #DDBBFF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lavender-fragrance': '#DDBBFF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDBBFF] text-[#DDBBFF]

SCSS

$lavender-fragrance: #DDBBFF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDBBFF?

#DDBBFF is Lavender Fragrance, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DDBBFF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lavender Fragrance?

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

What colors pair well with Lavender Fragrance?

Lavender Fragrance 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 Lavender Fragrance?

You can download Lavender Fragrance 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 Lavender Fragrance?

The hex code is #DDBBFF. In RGB it's 221, 187, 255, and in HSL it's 270°, 100%, 87%.

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