PURPLES

Whipped Plum

#DED0E5

RGB 222, 208, 229 · HSL 280°, 29%, 86% · CMYK 3, 9, 0, 10

Whipped Plum is #DED0E5 in HEX — rgb(222, 208, 229), hsl(280°, 29%, 86%), cmyk(3%, 9%, 0%, 10%).

Whipped Plum pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 280°, 29%, 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#DED0E5

RGB222, 208, 229

HSL280°, 29%, 86%

HSV280°, 9%, 90%

CMYK3, 9, 0, 10

Decimal14602469

CSS RGBrgb(222, 208, 229)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 29%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Whipped Plum 4002-9B

Exact match

Dulux

Oriental Blush Half S45G1H

ΔE 1.5 · #E0D4E8

Kilz

Classic Rose RA220-01

ΔE 1.5 · #DCCDE4

Dunn-Edwards

Alpine Moon DE5953

ΔE 1.7 · #DED3E6

Behr

Heather Rose 690E-2

ΔE 2.2 · #E4D5EC

PPG

Grape Glimmer 1249-3

ΔE 2.4 · #DCCAE0

Hallman-Lindsay

Mountain's Majesty 1251

ΔE 2.4 · #D8D0E3

Benjamin Moore

Lily 2071-60

ΔE 2.7 · #DCCFE9

Vista Paint

Plum's the Word C-1238

ΔE 2.7 · #DACBE4

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 3.5 · #D2C8DD

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 3.8 · #D2CBDD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 4.2 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 9.6 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 12.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#DED0E5

#D8E6D1

Analogous

#D4D1E6

#DED0E5

#E6D1E2

Triadic

#DED0E5

#E6DFD1

#D1E6DF

Split-Complementary

#DED0E5

#E2E6D1

#D1E6D4

Tetradic

#DED0E5

#E6D4D1

#D8E6D1

#D1E2E6

Monochromatic

#9A6EAF

#BCA0CA

#DED0E5

#F3EFF6

Rectangle

#DED0E5

#E6D1D8

#D8E6D1

#D1E6DF

Compound

#DED0E5

#E6D1E2

#D8E6D1

#D1E6D4

Variations

Lighter

#E5DAEB

#EBE4EF

#F3F0F5

Darker

#B897C8

#85529F

#4E2F5E

Saturation

#DCD8DE

#DFD1E6

#E3C4F2

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.26:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DED0E5

#D3D7E6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DED0E5

#D2D2E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DED0E5

#DCD4D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Whipped Plum 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

#E6C9C7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DED0E5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3CEEB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#B5CCA9

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: #DED0E5;

CSS — background

background-color: #DED0E5;

CSS Variable

--color-whipped-plum: #DED0E5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whipped-plum': '#DED0E5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DED0E5] text-[#DED0E5]

SCSS

$whipped-plum: #DED0E5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DED0E5?

#DED0E5 is Whipped Plum, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DED0E5 warm or cool?

Whipped Plum reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Whipped Plum?

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

What colors pair well with Whipped Plum?

Whipped Plum 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 Whipped Plum?

You can download Whipped Plum 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 Whipped Plum?

The hex code is #DED0E5. In RGB it's 222, 208, 229, and in HSL it's 280°, 29%, 86%.

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