PURPLES

Light Lavender Water

#DDD6E7

RGB 221, 214, 231 · HSL 265°, 26%, 87% · CMYK 4, 7, 0, 9

Light Lavender Water is #DDD6E7 in HEX — rgb(221, 214, 231), hsl(265°, 26%, 87%), cmyk(4%, 7%, 0%, 9%).

Light Lavender Water pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 265°, 26%, 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#DDD6E7

RGB221, 214, 231

HSL265°, 26%, 87%

HSV265°, 7%, 91%

CMYK4, 7, 0, 9

Decimal14538471

CSS RGBrgb(221, 214, 231)

CSS HSLhsl(265, 26%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lavender Water Half S44G1H

ΔE 0.4 · #DCD6E7

Vista Paint

Carefree Breeze K-38

ΔE 1.2 · #DBD3E5

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Crush DE5946

ΔE 1.7 · #D8D3E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Perfection 1245

ΔE 1.8 · #D9D6E5

Behr

Lilac Mauve 670E-3

ΔE 1.9 · #DAD8EA

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 2069-60

ΔE 2.2 · #D7D6E6

PPG

Misty Violet 1247-3

ΔE 2.4 · #DBD7E4

Valspar

Lilac Whisper 4003-9A

ΔE 2.4 · #DAD8E6

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 2.8 · #E1D3E6

Sherwin-Williams

Inspired Lilac SW6820

ΔE 3.3 · #DFD9E4

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 3.7 · #E3DBF2

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 4 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 6 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 8 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 9.3 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#DDD6E7

#DFE6D5

Analogous

#D5D7E6

#DDD6E7

#E5D5E6

Triadic

#DDD6E7

#E6DCD5

#D5E6DC

Split-Complementary

#DDD6E7

#E6E5D5

#D7E6D5

Tetradic

#DDD6E7

#E6D5D7

#DFE6D5

#D5E6E5

Monochromatic

#8D75AE

#B5A5CA

#DDD6E7

#F2EFF6

Rectangle

#DDD6E7

#E6D5DF

#DFE6D5

#D5E6DC

Compound

#DDD6E7

#E5D5E6

#DFE6D5

#D7E6D5

Variations

Lighter

#E3DEEB

#EAE7F0

#F3F1F6

Darker

#AE9CC7

#74579D

#43325C

Saturation

#DDDBE0

#DCD5E6

#DAC9F3

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

1.41:1

Fail

vs Black

14.85:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDD6E7

#D6DAE8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDD6E7

#D7D7E5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDD6E7

#DBD9D7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Light Lavender Water 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

#E5CDC8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDD6E7

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D2ED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#BFCDAC

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: #DDD6E7;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDD6E7;

CSS Variable

--color-light-lavender-water: #DDD6E7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'light-lavender-water': '#DDD6E7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDD6E7] text-[#DDD6E7]

SCSS

$light-lavender-water: #DDD6E7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDD6E7?

#DDD6E7 is Light Lavender Water, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DDD6E7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Light Lavender Water?

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

What colors pair well with Light Lavender Water?

Light Lavender Water 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 Light Lavender Water?

You can download Light Lavender Water 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 Light Lavender Water?

The hex code is #DDD6E7. In RGB it's 221, 214, 231, and in HSL it's 265°, 26%, 87%.

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