PURPLES

Inspired Lilac

#DFD9E4

RGB 223, 217, 228 · HSL 273°, 17%, 87% · CMYK 2, 5, 0, 11

Inspired Lilac is #DFD9E4 in HEX — rgb(223, 217, 228), hsl(273°, 17%, 87%), cmyk(2%, 5%, 0%, 11%).

Inspired Lilac pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 273°, 17%, 87%. 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#DFD9E4

RGB223, 217, 228

HSL273°, 17%, 87%

HSV273°, 5%, 89%

CMYK2, 5, 0, 11

Decimal14670308

CSS RGBrgb(223, 217, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(273, 17%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Inspired Lilac SW6820

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Violet Pearl 1293

ΔE 0.8 · #E1DAE4

Vista Paint

Violet Pearl C-1292

ΔE 1.2 · #E1D8E2

Behr

Mauve Mist 100E-2

ΔE 1.2 · #E1DAE7

PPG

Pale Orchid 1175-2

ΔE 1.3 · #DEDBE5

Benjamin Moore

Sugarplum 1394

ΔE 1.6 · #E4DDE9

Dulux

Modesty Half S45D1H

ΔE 1.9 · #DED5E2

Valspar

Lilac Whisper 4003-9A

ΔE 2.2 · #DAD8E6

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 2.2 · #DDDCE9

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Lilac DE5974

ΔE 3.1 · #E2D4DF

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 3.4 · #E0D7DC

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 4 · #E8DDE2

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 6.3 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 6.4 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6.9 · #CCC8CE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#DFD9E4

#DDE3D8

Analogous

#D9D8E3

#DFD9E4

#E3D8E3

Triadic

#DFD9E4

#E3DED8

#D8E3DE

Split-Complementary

#DFD9E4

#E3E3D8

#D8E3D9

Tetradic

#DFD9E4

#E3D9D8

#DDE3D8

#D8E3E3

Monochromatic

#937FA4

#B9ABC4

#DFD9E4

#F2F0F4

Rectangle

#DFD9E4

#E3D8DD

#DDE3D8

#D8E3DE

Compound

#DFD9E4

#E3D8E3

#DDE3D8

#D8E3D9

Variations

Lighter

#E5E0E9

#EBE8EE

#F4F2F5

Darker

#B3A4BF

#7C6391

#483955

Saturation

#DEDCE0

#DED8E3

#E0CAF1

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFD9E4

#DADCE5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFD9E4

#DADAE3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFD9E4

#DEDBDA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Inspired Lilac 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

#E7CFC6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFD9E4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D4EA

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.

#BBCDAC

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: #DFD9E4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFD9E4;

CSS Variable

--color-inspired-lilac: #DFD9E4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'inspired-lilac': '#DFD9E4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFD9E4] text-[#DFD9E4]

SCSS

$inspired-lilac: #DFD9E4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFD9E4?

#DFD9E4 is Inspired Lilac, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DFD9E4 warm or cool?

Inspired Lilac reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Inspired Lilac?

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

What colors pair well with Inspired Lilac?

Inspired Lilac 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 Inspired Lilac?

You can download Inspired Lilac 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 Inspired Lilac?

The hex code is #DFD9E4. In RGB it's 223, 217, 228, and in HSL it's 273°, 17%, 87%.

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