PURPLES

Pastel Day

#DFD8E1

RGB 223, 216, 225 · HSL 287°, 13%, 86% · CMYK 1, 4, 0, 12

Pastel Day is #DFD8E1 in HEX — rgb(223, 216, 225), hsl(287°, 13%, 86%), cmyk(1%, 4%, 0%, 12%).

Pastel Day pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 287°, 13%, 86%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#DFD8E1

RGB223, 216, 225

HSL287°, 13%, 86%

HSV287°, 4%, 88%

CMYK1, 4, 0, 12

Decimal14670049

CSS RGBrgb(223, 216, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(287, 13%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Violet Pearl C-1292

ΔE 0.9 · #E1D8E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Violet Pearl 1293

ΔE 0.9 · #E1DAE4

PPG

Little Lilac 1177-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E0D8DF

Sherwin-Williams

Inspired Lilac SW6820

ΔE 1.1 · #DFD9E4

Benjamin Moore

Touch 2116-60

ΔE 1.2 · #DDD7DE

Dulux

Laughing Jack Quarter S44C1Q

ΔE 1.7 · #E0DCE4

Behr

Razzberry Fizz N120-2

ΔE 2 · #E5DBE6

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 2.2 · #E0D7DC

Valspar

Spring Parade 1001-4C

ΔE 2.8 · #E7DFEA

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 2.8 · #E2D6DB

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Lilac DE5974

ΔE 2.9 · #E2D4DF

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 3.2 · #E8DDE2

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 5.5 · #D7D7D7

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 6 · #DDDBD9

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 7.4 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#DFD8E1

#D9E0D7

Analogous

#D9D7E0

#DFD8E1

#E0D7DD

Triadic

#DFD8E1

#E0DED7

#D7E0DE

Split-Complementary

#DFD8E1

#DDE0D7

#D7E0D9

Tetradic

#DFD8E1

#E0D9D7

#D9E0D7

#D7DDE0

Monochromatic

#97809D

#BAABBF

#DFD8E1

#F3F1F4

Rectangle

#DFD8E1

#E0D7D9

#D9E0D7

#D7E0DE

Compound

#DFD8E1

#E0D7DD

#D9E0D7

#D7E0D9

Variations

Lighter

#E5DFE6

#EBE7EC

#F3F1F4

Darker

#B6A5BA

#82678A

#4C3C51

Saturation

#DCDADD

#DED7E0

#E7C7EF

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

1.40:1

Fail

vs Black

15.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFD8E1

#DADBE2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFD8E1

#D9D9E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFD8E1

#DEDAD9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pastel Day 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

#E7CFC4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFD8E1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D4E8

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B1CCA9

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: #DFD8E1;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFD8E1;

CSS Variable

--color-pastel-day: #DFD8E1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pastel-day': '#DFD8E1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFD8E1] text-[#DFD8E1]

SCSS

$pastel-day: #DFD8E1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFD8E1?

#DFD8E1 is Pastel Day, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DFD8E1 warm or cool?

Pastel Day reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Pastel Day?

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

What colors pair well with Pastel Day?

Pastel Day 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 Pastel Day?

You can download Pastel Day 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 Pastel Day?

The hex code is #DFD8E1. In RGB it's 223, 216, 225, and in HSL it's 287°, 13%, 86%.

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