PURPLES

Violetville

#DDD1EB

RGB 221, 209, 235 · HSL 268°, 39%, 87% · CMYK 6, 11, 0, 8

Violetville is #DDD1EB in HEX — rgb(221, 209, 235), hsl(268°, 39%, 87%), cmyk(6%, 11%, 0%, 8%).

Violetville pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 268°, 39%, 87%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#DDD1EB

RGB221, 209, 235

HSL268°, 39%, 87%

HSV268°, 11%, 92%

CMYK6, 11, 0, 8

Decimal14537195

CSS RGBrgb(221, 209, 235)

CSS HSLhsl(268, 39%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Violetville K-29

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Lily 2071-60

ΔE 0.7 · #DCCFE9

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum's The Word 1239

ΔE 1.1 · #DACEE8

Dulux

Wisteria Archway S45H1

ΔE 1.6 · #D9CEE6

Dunn-Edwards

Shimmering Sky DE5960

ΔE 1.7 · #DBD1E8

Kilz

Classic Rose RA220-01

ΔE 2.3 · #DCCDE4

Behr

Heather Rose 690E-2

ΔE 2.5 · #E4D5EC

Valspar

Whipped Plum 4002-9B

ΔE 2.7 · #DED0E5

PPG

Grape Glimmer 1249-3

ΔE 3.7 · #DCCAE0

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 3.9 · #E3DBF2

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 4.4 · #D2C8DD

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 5.3 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 9.4 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 11.7 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 14.4 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 15.1 · #B7B1DC

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#DDD1EB

#DFEBD1

Analogous

#D1D2EB

#DDD1EB

#EAD1EB

Triadic

#DDD1EB

#EBDDD1

#D1EBDD

Split-Complementary

#DDD1EB

#EBEAD1

#D2EBD1

Tetradic

#DDD1EB

#EBD1D2

#DFEBD1

#D1EBEA

Monochromatic

#8E67BC

#B69CD3

#DDD1EB

#F2EDF7

Rectangle

#DDD1EB

#EBD1DF

#DFEBD1

#D1EBDD

Compound

#DDD1EB

#EAD1EB

#DFEBD1

#D2EBD1

Variations

Lighter

#E4DAEF

#EBE5F2

#F3F0F7

Darker

#AF92D1

#7746AE

#452767

Saturation

#DEDAE2

#DDD1EB

#DCC7F5

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

1.46:1

Fail

vs Black

14.39:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDD1EB

#D2D8EC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDD1EB

#D3D3E8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDD1EB

#DBD6D3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Violetville 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

#E5C9CB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDD1EB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2CEF0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#BED3A7

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: #DDD1EB;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDD1EB;

CSS Variable

--color-violetville: #DDD1EB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violetville': '#DDD1EB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDD1EB] text-[#DDD1EB]

SCSS

$violetville: #DDD1EB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDD1EB?

#DDD1EB is Violetville, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DDD1EB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violetville?

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

What colors pair well with Violetville?

Violetville 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 Violetville?

You can download Violetville 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 Violetville?

The hex code is #DDD1EB. In RGB it's 221, 209, 235, and in HSL it's 268°, 39%, 87%.

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