PURPLES

Prudence Half

#DDD3E3

RGB 221, 211, 227 · HSL 278°, 22%, 86% · CMYK 3, 7, 0, 11

Prudence Half is #DDD3E3 in HEX — rgb(221, 211, 227), hsl(278°, 22%, 86%), cmyk(3%, 7%, 0%, 11%).

Prudence Half pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 278°, 22%, 86%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#DDD3E3

RGB221, 211, 227

HSL278°, 22%, 86%

HSV278°, 7%, 89%

CMYK3, 7, 0, 11

Decimal14537699

CSS RGBrgb(221, 211, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(278, 22%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Prudence Half S45E1H

Exact match

Vista Paint

Carefree Breeze K-38

ΔE 1.3 · #DBD3E5

Valspar

Purpling Dawn 1001-6B

ΔE 1.4 · #D9CFDF

Dunn-Edwards

Alpine Moon DE5953

ΔE 1.6 · #DED3E6

PPG

Lavender Vista 1249-2

ΔE 2 · #E3D7E5

Hallman-Lindsay

Flowers Of May 1232

ΔE 2 · #E3D7E5

Behr

Dusty Lilac N110-1

ΔE 2.1 · #D6D1E2

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 2.2 · #E1D3E6

Benjamin Moore

Beach 2072-60

ΔE 2.3 · #DACDDC

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 3.4 · #D2CBDD

Sherwin-Williams

Inspired Lilac SW6820

ΔE 3.5 · #DFD9E4

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 4.6 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 5 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 7.3 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 9.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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

#DDD3E3

#D9E3D3

Analogous

#D6D3E3

#DDD3E3

#E3D3E1

Triadic

#DDD3E3

#E3DDD3

#D3E3DD

Split-Complementary

#DDD3E3

#E1E3D3

#D3E3D6

Tetradic

#DDD3E3

#E3D6D3

#D9E3D3

#D3E1E3

Monochromatic

#9576A7

#B9A5C5

#DDD3E3

#F3EFF5

Rectangle

#DDD3E3

#E3D3D9

#D9E3D3

#D3E3DD

Compound

#DDD3E3

#E3D3E1

#D9E3D3

#D3E3D6

Variations

Lighter

#E4DCE9

#EBE6EE

#F3F1F4

Darker

#B49DC2

#805B96

#4B3458

Saturation

#DCD9DE

#DDD3E3

#E1C6F1

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DDD3E3

#D5D8E4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DDD3E3

#D5D5E1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DDD3E3

#DBD6D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Prudence Half 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

#E5CBC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DDD3E3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D2D0EA

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.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B6CCA9

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: #DDD3E3;

CSS — background

background-color: #DDD3E3;

CSS Variable

--color-prudence-half: #DDD3E3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prudence-half': '#DDD3E3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DDD3E3] text-[#DDD3E3]

SCSS

$prudence-half: #DDD3E3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DDD3E3?

#DDD3E3 is Prudence Half, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DDD3E3 warm or cool?

Prudence Half reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Prudence Half?

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

What colors pair well with Prudence Half?

Prudence Half 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 Prudence Half?

You can download Prudence Half 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 Prudence Half?

The hex code is #DDD3E3. In RGB it's 221, 211, 227, and in HSL it's 278°, 22%, 86%.

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