PURPLES

Neon Boneyard

#DFC5FE

RGB 223, 197, 254 · HSL 267°, 97%, 88% · CMYK 12, 22, 0, 0

Neon Boneyard is #DFC5FE in HEX — rgb(223, 197, 254), hsl(267°, 97%, 88%), cmyk(12%, 22%, 0%, 0%).

Neon Boneyard pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 267°, 97%, 88%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#DFC5FE

RGB223, 197, 254

HSL267°, 97%, 88%

HSV267°, 22%, 100%

CMYK12, 22, 0, 0

Decimal14665214

CSS RGBrgb(223, 197, 254)

CSS HSLhsl(267, 97%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Fresh Heather 650A-3

ΔE 3.4 · #D5C4FF

Dunn-Edwards

Pretty Petunia DE5989

ΔE 8.9 · #D6B7E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Drifting Dream 1240

ΔE 10.5 · #CCBBE3

Vista Paint

Pansy Potpourri K-28

ΔE 11.4 · #D0C0E5

PPG

Sea Lavender 1250-4

ΔE 11.8 · #CFB1D8

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 2071-50

ΔE 12.3 · #C0AED8

Dulux

Wild Spring S45H3

ΔE 12.7 · #C0AED7

Valspar

Plink 4001-10A

ΔE 13 · #D0AAD3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 13.5 · #B7B1DC

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 14.2 · #CBACD0

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 15 · #CAB2D2

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 19.9 · #E3DBF2

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 21.1 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 23.4 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 28.1 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 31.5 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

63/100

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

#DFC5FE

#E3FEC3

Analogous

#C3C6FE

#DFC5FE

#FBC3FE

Triadic

#DFC5FE

#FEDDC3

#C3FEDD

Split-Complementary

#DFC5FE

#FEFBC3

#C6FEC3

Tetradic

#DFC5FE

#FEC3C6

#E3FEC3

#C3FEFB

Monochromatic

#8A2CFC

#B377FD

#DFC5FE

#F1E6FF

Rectangle

#DFC5FE

#FEC3E3

#E3FEC3

#C3FEDD

Compound

#DFC5FE

#FBC3FE

#E3FEC3

#C6FEC3

Variations

Lighter

#E4CFFE

#EBDEFC

#F4EDFC

Darker

#AC68FF

#6F00F7

#410090

Saturation

#E0D7E9

#DDC3FE

#DDC2FF

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

1.55:1

Fail

vs Black

13.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFC5FE

#C7D4FE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFC5FE

#CACAF8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFC5FE

#DAD0CB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Neon Boneyard 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

#E7C0DA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFC5FE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4C5FE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE7EE

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.

#C4F28B

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: #DFC5FE;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFC5FE;

CSS Variable

--color-neon-boneyard: #DFC5FE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'neon-boneyard': '#DFC5FE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFC5FE] text-[#DFC5FE]

SCSS

$neon-boneyard: #DFC5FE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFC5FE?

#DFC5FE is Neon Boneyard, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DFC5FE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Neon Boneyard?

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

What colors pair well with Neon Boneyard?

Neon Boneyard 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 Neon Boneyard?

You can download Neon Boneyard 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 Neon Boneyard?

The hex code is #DFC5FE. In RGB it's 223, 197, 254, and in HSL it's 267°, 97%, 88%.

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