PURPLES

Exotic

#DDADD4

RGB 221, 173, 212 · HSL 311°, 41%, 77% · CMYK 0, 22, 4, 13

Exotic is #DDADD4 in HEX — rgb(221, 173, 212), hsl(311°, 41%, 77%), cmyk(0%, 22%, 4%, 13%).

Exotic pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 311°, 41%, 77%. 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#DDADD4

RGB221, 173, 212

HSL311°, 41%, 77%

HSV311°, 22%, 87%

CMYK0, 22, 4, 13

Decimal14527956

CSS RGBrgb(221, 173, 212)

CSS HSLhsl(311, 41%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2074-50

Exact match

Vista Paint

French Rose K-739

ΔE 2.2 · #DBA8D1

Dulux

Flamingo Run S49H3

ΔE 2.4 · #E5B0D7

Hallman-Lindsay

Tiara Pink 1163

ΔE 2.8 · #DAA6CF

Behr

Ballet Rose S130-3

ΔE 3.5 · #D5AACC

Valspar

Plink 4001-10A

ΔE 4.4 · #D0AAD3

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 4.6 · #DBA3CE

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Cashmere DE5009

ΔE 5.9 · #EFB6D8

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 6.7 · #CBACD0

Sherwin-Williams

Novel Lilac SW6836

ΔE 9.4 · #C2A4C2

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 14.4 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 15.4 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 20.6 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 21.3 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 22 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 22.1 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

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

#DDADD4

#ACDCB5

Analogous

#CDACDC

#DDADD4

#DCACBC

Triadic

#DDADD4

#D4DCAC

#ACD4DC

Split-Complementary

#DDADD4

#BCDCAC

#ACDCCD

Tetradic

#DDADD4

#DCCDAC

#ACDCB5

#ACBCDC

Monochromatic

#A94797

#C676B7

#DDADD4

#F3E2F0

#F7EDF6

Rectangle

#DDADD4

#DCB5AC

#ACDCB5

#ACD4DC

Compound

#DDADD4

#DCACBC

#ACDCB5

#ACDCCD

Variations

Lighter

#E3BDDC

#E8D0E4

#F0E5EE

Darker

#C773B8

#9D3B8B

#5C2152

Saturation

#CCBDC9

#DCACD4

#EE9BDF

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

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

11.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDADD4

#BEC3D4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDADD4

#B6B6CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDADD4

#D9B5B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Exotic 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

#E5AEBA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDADD4

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2B3DE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#88C693

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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 is adequate.

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: #DDADD4;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDADD4;

CSS Variable

--color-exotic: #DDADD4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'exotic': '#DDADD4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDADD4] text-[#DDADD4]

SCSS

$exotic: #DDADD4;

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#DCACD3 · ΔE 0.4

Pink Taffy

#DFAAD1 · ΔE 2.0

Easter Pink

#E8A9D0 · ΔE 5.7

Pretty Pink

#EBA8D3 · ΔE 7.3

Purple Easter Egg

#CCACCA · ΔE 7.7

Luscious

#D8B2CA · ΔE 8.6

Pink Pansy

#DCAAC1 · ΔE 8.7

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#ECB0CA · ΔE 8.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDADD4?

#DDADD4 is Exotic, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #DDADD4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Exotic?

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

What colors pair well with Exotic?

Exotic 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 Exotic?

You can download Exotic 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 Exotic?

The hex code is #DDADD4. In RGB it's 221, 173, 212, and in HSL it's 311°, 41%, 77%.

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