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Extreme Lavender

#DFC5D5

RGB 223, 197, 213 · HSL 323°, 29%, 82% · CMYK 0, 12, 4, 13

Extreme Lavender is #DFC5D5 in HEX — rgb(223, 197, 213), hsl(323°, 29%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 4%, 13%).

Extreme Lavender pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 323°, 29%, 82%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#DFC5D5

RGB223, 197, 213

HSL323°, 29%, 82%

HSV323°, 12%, 87%

CMYK0, 12, 4, 13

Decimal14665173

CSS RGBrgb(223, 197, 213)

CSS HSLhsl(323, 29%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Marvelous Magic 1168

ΔE 0.6 · #E1C6D6

Dulux

Blissful S47F1

ΔE 0.8 · #DDC4D5

Valspar

Simple Violet 1004-6B

ΔE 0.9 · #E1C7D8

Vista Paint

Marvelous Magic C-1167

ΔE 1.2 · #E1C4D5

Benjamin Moore

Baby's 1368

ΔE 1.6 · #E3C5D6

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 3.1 · #DAC7DA

Behr

Fairview Taupe 130E-2

ΔE 3.1 · #DFCAD6

PPG

Pale Mauve 1178-3

ΔE 3.3 · #DCCAD8

Dunn-Edwards

Antique Heather DE5975

ΔE 5.2 · #CDBACB

Kilz

Sweet Scent RA250-01

ΔE 5.8 · #CFC0D6

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 6.5 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 6.9 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 9.7 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 10 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 12.8 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

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

#DFC5D5

#C4DECE

Analogous

#DBC4DE

#DFC5D5

#DEC4C7

Triadic

#DFC5D5

#D4DEC4

#C4D4DE

Split-Complementary

#DFC5D5

#C7DEC4

#C4DEDB

Tetradic

#DFC5D5

#DEDBC4

#C4DECE

#C4C7DE

Monochromatic

#A8618D

#C392B1

#DFC5D5

#F6EFF3

Rectangle

#DFC5D5

#DECEC4

#C4DECE

#C4D4DE

Compound

#DFC5D5

#DEC4C7

#C4DECE

#C4DEDB

Variations

Lighter

#E5D0DD

#EADDE5

#F2ECF0

Darker

#C28DAE

#984E7C

#592D48

Saturation

#D5CDD2

#DEC4D4

#EFB3D8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.60:1

Fail

vs Black

13.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFC5D5

#CED0D5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFC5D5

#CACAD3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFC5D5

#DDC8C8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Extreme Lavender strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#E7C0BB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFC5D5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4C5DF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9EC5AD

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: #DFC5D5;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFC5D5;

CSS Variable

--color-extreme-lavender: #DFC5D5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'extreme-lavender': '#DFC5D5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFC5D5] text-[#DFC5D5]

SCSS

$extreme-lavender: #DFC5D5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFC5D5?

#DFC5D5 is Extreme Lavender, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DFC5D5 warm or cool?

Extreme Lavender reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Extreme Lavender?

Extreme Lavender works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Extreme Lavender?

Extreme Lavender pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Extreme Lavender?

You can download Extreme Lavender 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 Extreme Lavender?

The hex code is #DFC5D5. In RGB it's 223, 197, 213, and in HSL it's 323°, 29%, 82%.

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