PURPLES

Romantic Ballad

#DEBBDB

RGB 222, 187, 219 · HSL 305°, 35%, 80% · CMYK 0, 16, 1, 13

Romantic Ballad is #DEBBDB in HEX — rgb(222, 187, 219), hsl(305°, 35%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 1%, 13%).

Romantic Ballad pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 305°, 35%, 80%. 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#DEBBDB

RGB222, 187, 219

HSL305°, 35%, 80%

HSV305°, 16%, 87%

CMYK0, 16, 1, 13

Decimal14597083

CSS RGBrgb(222, 187, 219)

CSS HSLhsl(305, 35%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Romantic Ballad C-1182

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Sweetie Pie DE6003

ΔE 1.1 · #E1BBDB

Hallman-Lindsay

Romantic Ballad 1183

ΔE 1.2 · #E0BEDF

Behr

Shy Smile S130-2

ΔE 1.2 · #DFB9D9

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 2.2 · #E3BDDA

PPG

Pink Peony 1251-4

ΔE 2.8 · #E1BED9

Dulux

Pink Feather Boa S49H2

ΔE 3.8 · #EBC1E0

Valspar

Lavender Quartz 4001-9C

ΔE 4.2 · #E0C4E0

Benjamin Moore

Luscious 1369

ΔE 5.2 · #D9B3CB

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 5.8 · #CAB2D2

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 9.3 · #CAB6C9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 13.2 · #B7B1DC

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 14.2 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 15.4 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 17.9 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 21.2 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#DEBBDB

#BADEBD

Analogous

#CFBADE

#DEBBDB

#DEBAC9

Triadic

#DEBBDB

#DBDEBA

#BADBDE

Split-Complementary

#DEBBDB

#C9DEBA

#BADECF

Tetradic

#DEBBDB

#DECFBA

#BADEBD

#BAC9DE

Monochromatic

#AC53A5

#C587C0

#DEBBDB

#F7EEF6

Rectangle

#DEBBDB

#DEBDBA

#BADEBD

#BADBDE

Compound

#DEBBDB

#DEBAC9

#BADEBD

#BADECF

Variations

Lighter

#E4C8E2

#EAD7E8

#F2E9F1

Darker

#C581BF

#9B4594

#5C2757

Saturation

#D1C7D0

#DEBADB

#EEAAE9

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

1.72:1

Fail

vs Black

12.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DEBBDB

#C6CBDB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DEBBDB

#C2C2D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DEBBDB

#DBC1BF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Romantic Ballad 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

#E6B9BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DEBBDB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3BEE4

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.

#95C699

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 · 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 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: #DEBBDB;

CSS — background

background-color: #DEBBDB;

CSS Variable

--color-romantic-ballad: #DEBBDB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'romantic-ballad': '#DEBBDB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DEBBDB] text-[#DEBBDB]

SCSS

$romantic-ballad: #DEBBDB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DEBBDB?

#DEBBDB is Romantic Ballad, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #DEBBDB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Romantic Ballad?

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

What colors pair well with Romantic Ballad?

Romantic Ballad 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 Romantic Ballad?

You can download Romantic Ballad 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 Romantic Ballad?

The hex code is #DEBBDB. In RGB it's 222, 187, 219, and in HSL it's 305°, 35%, 80%.

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