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Lilac Buds

#DFCCCE

RGB 223, 204, 206 · HSL 354°, 23%, 84% · CMYK 0, 9, 8, 13

Lilac Buds is #DFCCCE in HEX — rgb(223, 204, 206), hsl(354°, 23%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 8%, 13%).

Lilac Buds pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 354°, 23%, 84%. 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#DFCCCE

RGB223, 204, 206

HSL354°, 23%, 84%

HSV354°, 9%, 87%

CMYK0, 9, 8, 13

Decimal14666958

CSS RGBrgb(223, 204, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(354, 23%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Lilac Buds 1004-8B

Exact match

IKEA

IKEA159 159

ΔE 0.6 · #DDCBCD

Behr

Malted N160-2

ΔE 0.7 · #DECCCF

Sherwin-Williams

Rosebud SW6288

ΔE 1.1 · #E0CDD1

Benjamin Moore

Paris 1262

ΔE 1.3 · #E1CBCC

Dulux

Bunny Soft Half S48D1H

ΔE 1.3 · #DECDD1

PPG

Santolina Blooms 1045-3

ΔE 2.2 · #E3D0D5

Vista Paint

Stardust Ballroom C-1307

ΔE 2.8 · #D9CCD1

Dunn-Edwards

Desert Mauve DE6016

ΔE 2.9 · #E8D2D6

Hallman-Lindsay

French Lavender 1210

ΔE 3.4 · #DFC9D1

Kilz

Sweet Blush LA230-01

ΔE 4.3 · #EDD1D1

Farrow & Ball

Peignoir 286

ΔE 4.6 · #D6C8C3

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 5.2 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 7.1 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.6 · #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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#DFCCCE

#CDE0DE

Analogous

#E0CDD8

#DFCCCE

#E0D4CD

Triadic

#DFCCCE

#CFE0CD

#CDCFE0

Split-Complementary

#DFCCCE

#CDE0D4

#CDD8E0

Tetradic

#DFCCCE

#D8E0CD

#CDE0DE

#D4CDE0

Monochromatic

#A56F74

#C29EA1

#DFCCCE

#F5EFF0

Rectangle

#DFCCCE

#E0DECD

#CDE0DE

#CDCFE0

Compound

#DFCCCE

#E0D4CD

#CDE0DE

#CDD8E0

Variations

Lighter

#E6D7D8

#EBE2E3

#F3EEEF

Darker

#C0979B

#94585E

#573236

Saturation

#D9D3D4

#E0CDCF

#EFBDC2

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

1.54:1

Fail

vs Black

13.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFCCCE

#D4D3CE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFCCCE

#CFCFCE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFCCCE

#DECDCD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Lilac Buds 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

#E7C6B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFCCCE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4CBDA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#A4C8C5

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: #DFCCCE;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFCCCE;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac-buds: #DFCCCE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac-buds': '#DFCCCE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFCCCE] text-[#DFCCCE]

SCSS

$lilac-buds: #DFCCCE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFCCCE?

#DFCCCE is Lilac Buds, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #DFCCCE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lilac Buds?

Lilac Buds 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 Lilac Buds?

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

Where can I download Lilac Buds?

You can download Lilac Buds 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 Buds?

The hex code is #DFCCCE. In RGB it's 223, 204, 206, and in HSL it's 354°, 23%, 84%.

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