BLUES

Japan Blush

#DDD6F3

RGB 221, 214, 243 · HSL 254°, 55%, 90% · CMYK 9, 12, 0, 5

Japan Blush is #DDD6F3 in HEX — rgb(221, 214, 243), hsl(254°, 55%, 90%), cmyk(9%, 12%, 0%, 5%).

Japan Blush pulls into the airy end of the blues spectrum — HSL 254°, 55%, 90%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#DDD6F3

RGB221, 214, 243

HSL254°, 55%, 90%

HSV254°, 12%, 95%

CMYK9, 12, 0, 5

Decimal14538483

CSS RGBrgb(221, 214, 243)

CSS HSLhsl(254, 55%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Lavender Sky DE5939

ΔE 1.5 · #DBD7F2

Behr

Spring Bouquet S100-1

ΔE 1.6 · #DED9F4

Vista Paint

Violetville K-29

ΔE 2.7 · #DDD1EB

Benjamin Moore

Lily 2071-60

ΔE 3.3 · #DCCFE9

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum's The Word 1239

ΔE 3.4 · #DACEE8

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 3.6 · #E3DBF2

Dulux

Wisteria Archway S45H1

ΔE 3.9 · #D9CEE6

PPG

Lilac Breeze 1248-4

ΔE 5 · #D0C8E6

Kilz

Classic Rose RA220-01

ΔE 5 · #DCCDE4

Valspar

Whipped Plum 4002-9B

ΔE 5.1 · #DED0E5

Sherwin-Williams

Potentially Purple SW6821

ΔE 6.3 · #D1CBDF

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 7.1 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 10.2 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 13.4 · #CCC8CE

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 15.3 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 15.5 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DDD6F3

#EDF4D7

Analogous

#D7DFF4

#DDD6F3

#ECD7F4

Triadic

#DDD6F3

#F4DED7

#D7F4DE

Split-Complementary

#DDD6F3

#F4ECD7

#DFF4D7

Tetradic

#DDD6F3

#F4D7DF

#EDF4D7

#D7F4EC

Monochromatic

#7B61D1

#AD9CE2

#DDD6F3

#EFEBF9

Rectangle

#DDD6F3

#F4D7ED

#EDF4D7

#D7F4DE

Compound

#DDD6F3

#ECD7F4

#EDF4D7

#DFF4D7

Variations

Lighter

#E5DFF6

#ECE9F7

#F4F3FA

Darker

#A28EE1

#5532CB

#311B78

Saturation

#E3E1EA

#DED7F4

#DBD2F9

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

14.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDD6F3

#D4DBF4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDD6F3

#D7D7EF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDD6F3

#DADBD8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Japan Blush lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#E5CDD1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDD6F3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D2F6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9ED

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.

#CFDDA1

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: #DDD6F3;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDD6F3;

CSS Variable

--color-japan-blush: #DDD6F3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'japan-blush': '#DDD6F3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDD6F3] text-[#DDD6F3]

SCSS

$japan-blush: #DDD6F3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDD6F3?

#DDD6F3 is Japan Blush, a light blue with a cool undertone.

Is #DDD6F3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Japan Blush?

Japan Blush works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Japan Blush?

Japan Blush pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Japan Blush?

You can download Japan Blush 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 Japan Blush?

The hex code is #DDD6F3. In RGB it's 221, 214, 243, and in HSL it's 254°, 55%, 90%.

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