PURPLES

Delicate Bloom

#DFBCEF

RGB 223, 188, 239 · HSL 281°, 61%, 84% · CMYK 7, 21, 0, 6

Delicate Bloom is #DFBCEF in HEX — rgb(223, 188, 239), hsl(281°, 61%, 84%), cmyk(7%, 21%, 0%, 6%).

Delicate Bloom pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 281°, 61%, 84%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#DFBCEF

RGB223, 188, 239

HSL281°, 61%, 84%

HSV281°, 21%, 94%

CMYK7, 21, 0, 6

Decimal14662895

CSS RGBrgb(223, 188, 239)

CSS HSLhsl(281, 61%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Delicate Bloom 690C-3

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Pretty Petunia DE5989

ΔE 4.9 · #D6B7E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Cherish The Moment 1191

ΔE 7.5 · #CCACD7

PPG

Sea Lavender 1250-4

ΔE 7.9 · #CFB1D8

Vista Paint

Very Violet K-3

ΔE 8.1 · #D2A8D4

Valspar

Plink 4001-10A

ΔE 8.3 · #D0AAD3

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2074-50

ΔE 9.2 · #DDADD4

Dulux

Pink Beads S49G2

ΔE 9.6 · #E9BADD

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 10.1 · #CBACD0

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 11.7 · #CAB2D2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 12.7 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 18.1 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 19.6 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 23.7 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 26.3 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 29.2 · #A47D90

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

#DFBCEF

#CDEFBD

Analogous

#C6BDEF

#DFBCEF

#EFBDE6

Triadic

#DFBCEF

#EFDFBD

#BDEFDF

Split-Complementary

#DFBCEF

#E6EFBD

#BDEFC6

Tetradic

#DFBCEF

#EFC6BD

#CDEFBD

#BDE6EF

Monochromatic

#A442D1

#C280E0

#DFBCEF

#F5EAFA

Rectangle

#DFBCEF

#EFBDCD

#CDEFBD

#BDEFDF

Compound

#DFBCEF

#EFBDE6

#CDEFBD

#BDEFC6

Variations

Lighter

#E6CAF2

#EBDAF3

#F3EBF7

Darker

#BF76E1

#9327C5

#561475

Saturation

#D9CFDE

#DFBDEF

#E2B5F7

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

12.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFBCEF

#C4CEEF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFBCEF

#C3C3E9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFBCEF

#DAC6C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Delicate Bloom 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

#E7BACE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFBCEF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4BFF3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE8ED

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.

#A8DC90

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: #DFBCEF;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFBCEF;

CSS Variable

--color-delicate-bloom: #DFBCEF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'delicate-bloom': '#DFBCEF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFBCEF] text-[#DFBCEF]

SCSS

$delicate-bloom: #DFBCEF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFBCEF?

#DFBCEF is Delicate Bloom, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DFBCEF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Delicate Bloom?

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

What colors pair well with Delicate Bloom?

Delicate Bloom 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 Delicate Bloom?

You can download Delicate Bloom 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 Delicate Bloom?

The hex code is #DFBCEF. In RGB it's 223, 188, 239, and in HSL it's 281°, 61%, 84%.

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