PURPLES

Glittering Gemstone

#DDBFE0

RGB 221, 191, 224 · HSL 295°, 35%, 81% · CMYK 1, 15, 0, 12

Glittering Gemstone is #DDBFE0 in HEX — rgb(221, 191, 224), hsl(295°, 35%, 81%), cmyk(1%, 15%, 0%, 12%).

Glittering Gemstone pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 295°, 35%, 81%. 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#DDBFE0

RGB221, 191, 224

HSL295°, 35%, 81%

HSV295°, 15%, 88%

CMYK1, 15, 0, 12

Decimal14532576

CSS RGBrgb(221, 191, 224)

CSS HSLhsl(295, 35%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Glittering Gemstone C-1189

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Glittering Gemstone 1190

ΔE 0.6 · #DEC0E2

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Point DE5982

ΔE 2.9 · #D4BDDF

Kilz

Youthful Pink RA240-01

ΔE 3 · #D6BFDD

Valspar

Lavender Quartz 4001-9C

ΔE 3.1 · #E0C4E0

Behr

Shy Smile S130-2

ΔE 3.4 · #DFB9D9

PPG

Pink Peony 1251-4

ΔE 3.7 · #E1BED9

Dulux

Violet Pink S49F2

ΔE 4 · #D8BED8

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 5.7 · #CAB2D2

Benjamin Moore

Wishing 1389

ΔE 6.5 · #CCB8D1

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 9.2 · #CAB6C9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 12.1 · #B7B1DC

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 12.5 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 14.7 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 17.1 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 20.7 · #C3C3C3

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 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

#DDBFE0

#C0E0BE

Analogous

#CCBEE0

#DDBFE0

#E0BED1

Triadic

#DDBFE0

#E0DDBE

#BEE0DD

Split-Complementary

#DDBFE0

#D1E0BE

#BEE0CC

Tetradic

#DDBFE0

#E0CCBE

#C0E0BE

#BED1E0

Monochromatic

#A656AE

#C28AC7

#DDBFE0

#F6EEF7

Rectangle

#DDBFE0

#E0BEC0

#C0E0BE

#BEE0DD

Compound

#DDBFE0

#E0BED1

#C0E0BE

#BEE0CC

Variations

Lighter

#E4CBE6

#E9D9EB

#F2EAF2

Darker

#C184C6

#96469D

#58275D

Saturation

#D3C9D4

#DDBEE0

#EAAEEF

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDBFE0

#C7CDE0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDBFE0

#C5C5DC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDBFE0

#DAC5C3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Glittering Gemstone 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

#E5BCC3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDBFE0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2C1E7

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.

#9CC798

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: #DDBFE0;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDBFE0;

CSS Variable

--color-glittering-gemstone: #DDBFE0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'glittering-gemstone': '#DDBFE0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDBFE0] text-[#DDBFE0]

SCSS

$glittering-gemstone: #DDBFE0;

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#CCACCA · ΔE 7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDBFE0?

#DDBFE0 is Glittering Gemstone, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #DDBFE0 warm or cool?

Glittering Gemstone reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Glittering Gemstone?

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

What colors pair well with Glittering Gemstone?

Glittering Gemstone 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 Glittering Gemstone?

You can download Glittering Gemstone 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 Glittering Gemstone?

The hex code is #DDBFE0. In RGB it's 221, 191, 224, and in HSL it's 295°, 35%, 81%.

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