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French Lavender

#DFC9D1

RGB 223, 201, 209 · HSL 338°, 26%, 83% · CMYK 0, 10, 6, 13

French Lavender is #DFC9D1 in HEX — rgb(223, 201, 209), hsl(338°, 26%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 6%, 13%).

French Lavender pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 338°, 26%, 83%. 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#DFC9D1

RGB223, 201, 209

HSL338°, 26%, 83%

HSV338°, 10%, 87%

CMYK0, 10, 6, 13

Decimal14666193

CSS RGBrgb(223, 201, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(338, 26%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

French Lavender 1210

Exact match

PPG

Tinted Rosewood 1044-3

ΔE 1.2 · #E1C8D1

Vista Paint

French Lavender C-1209

ΔE 1.4 · #DCC5CD

Valspar

Lilac Lace 1003-8C

ΔE 1.8 · #DFCCD6

Dulux

Baby Tone Half S48F1H

ΔE 2.1 · #E4CFD7

Behr

Pink Water 160E-2

ΔE 2.1 · #E5CDD7

Sherwin-Williams

Rosebud SW6288

ΔE 2.6 · #E0CDD1

Benjamin Moore

Misty 1360

ΔE 3.2 · #EACED7

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 3.5 · #DDCBCD

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Mauve DE6016

ΔE 3.8 · #E8D2D6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4.5 · #D4CAD3

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 5.5 · #E2D6DB

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 6.4 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 7 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 9.1 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

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Analogous

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Triadic

#DFC9D1

#D1DFC8

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Split-Complementary

#DFC9D1

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Tetradic

#DFC9D1

#DCDFC8

#C8DFD7

#CBC8DF

Monochromatic

#A6687F

#C398A8

#DFC9D1

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Rectangle

#DFC9D1

#DFD7C8

#C8DFD7

#C8D1DF

Compound

#DFC9D1

#DFCBC8

#C8DFD7

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Variations

Lighter

#E5D3DA

#EBDFE3

#F3EDEF

Darker

#C192A3

#96536C

#582F3E

Saturation

#D7D0D3

#DFC8D1

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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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.41:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

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Original → Simulated

Protanopia

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Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

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Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

French 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

#E7C3B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFC9D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4C8DC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEA

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.

#A1C7B9

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: #DFC9D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFC9D1;

CSS Variable

--color-french-lavender: #DFC9D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'french-lavender': '#DFC9D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFC9D1] text-[#DFC9D1]

SCSS

$french-lavender: #DFC9D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFC9D1?

#DFC9D1 is French Lavender, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DFC9D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with French Lavender?

French 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 French Lavender?

French 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 French Lavender?

You can download French 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 French Lavender?

The hex code is #DFC9D1. In RGB it's 223, 201, 209, and in HSL it's 338°, 26%, 83%.

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