PURPLES

Lilac Lane

#DFCBDA

RGB 223, 203, 218 · HSL 315°, 24%, 84% · CMYK 0, 9, 2, 13

Lilac Lane is #DFCBDA in HEX — rgb(223, 203, 218), hsl(315°, 24%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 2%, 13%).

Lilac Lane pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 315°, 24%, 84%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. 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#DFCBDA

RGB223, 203, 218

HSL315°, 24%, 84%

HSV315°, 9%, 87%

CMYK0, 9, 2, 13

Decimal14666714

CSS RGBrgb(223, 203, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(315, 24%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Pale Mauve 1178-3

ΔE 1 · #DCCAD8

Valspar

Sweet Lily 1002-4A

ΔE 1.3 · #E0CADB

Hallman-Lindsay

Naughty Marietta 1196

ΔE 1.4 · #E3CCDC

Vista Paint

Naughty Marietta C-1195

ΔE 1.5 · #E3CBDA

Behr

Fairview Taupe 130E-2

ΔE 1.7 · #DFCAD6

Dulux

Pink Bubble S49E1

ΔE 1.9 · #DACADB

Benjamin Moore

Spring 1388

ΔE 2 · #DDCEDE

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 2.6 · #DAC7DA

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 3.9 · #E1D3E6

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Lilac DE5974

ΔE 4 · #E2D4DF

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 5 · #D4CAD3

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 5.1 · #D2CBDD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 7.7 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 7.9 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 10.8 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.4 · #CDCECD

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 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

#DFCBDA

#CCE0D1

Analogous

#DBCCE0

#DFCBDA

#E0CCD1

Triadic

#DFCBDA

#DBE0CC

#CCDBE0

Split-Complementary

#DFCBDA

#D1E0CC

#CCE0DB

Tetradic

#DFCBDA

#E0DBCC

#CCE0D1

#CCD1E0

Monochromatic

#A66E98

#C39DB9

#DFCBDA

#F5EFF4

Rectangle

#DFCBDA

#E0D1CC

#CCE0D1

#CCDBE0

Compound

#DFCBDA

#E0CCD1

#CCE0D1

#CCE0DB

Variations

Lighter

#E6D7E2

#ECE2E9

#F3EEF2

Darker

#C096B6

#955785

#57324E

Saturation

#D9D3D8

#E0CCDB

#EFBDE3

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

1.53:1

Fail

vs Black

13.69:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFCBDA

#D2D3DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFCBDA

#CFCFD8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFCBDA

#DDCECD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lilac Lane 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

#E7C5BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFCBDA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4CAE3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#A4C8AD

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: #DFCBDA;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFCBDA;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac-lane: #DFCBDA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac-lane': '#DFCBDA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFCBDA] text-[#DFCBDA]

SCSS

$lilac-lane: #DFCBDA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFCBDA?

#DFCBDA is Lilac Lane, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #DFCBDA warm or cool?

Lilac Lane reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lilac Lane?

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

What colors pair well with Lilac Lane?

Lilac Lane 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 Lilac Lane?

You can download Lilac Lane 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 Lilac Lane?

The hex code is #DFCBDA. In RGB it's 223, 203, 218, and in HSL it's 315°, 24%, 84%.

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