PURPLES

Purple

#DED0E6

RGB 222, 208, 230 · HSL 278°, 31%, 86% · CMYK 3, 10, 0, 10

Purple is #DED0E6 in HEX — rgb(222, 208, 230), hsl(278°, 31%, 86%), cmyk(3%, 10%, 0%, 10%).

Purple pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 278°, 31%, 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#DED0E6

RGB222, 208, 230

HSL278°, 31%, 86%

HSV278°, 10%, 90%

CMYK3, 10, 0, 10

Decimal14602470

CSS RGBrgb(222, 208, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(278, 31%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Whipped Plum 4002-9B

ΔE 0.5 · #DED0E5

Kilz

Classic Rose RA220-01

ΔE 1.2 · #DCCDE4

Dulux

Recuperate S45F1

ΔE 1.5 · #DCCCE3

Dunn-Edwards

Shimmering Sky DE5960

ΔE 1.5 · #DBD1E8

Behr

Heather Rose 690E-2

ΔE 2 · #E4D5EC

Benjamin Moore

Lily 2071-60

ΔE 2.2 · #DCCFE9

Vista Paint

Violetville K-29

ΔE 2.2 · #DDD1EB

PPG

Grape Glimmer 1249-3

ΔE 2.3 · #DCCAE0

Hallman-Lindsay

Plum's The Word 1239

ΔE 2.4 · #DACEE8

Sherwin-Williams

Rhapsody Lilac SW6828

ΔE 3.5 · #D2C8DD

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 4.1 · #D2CBDD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 4.1 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7.5 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 10 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 12.7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.5 · #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

#DED0E6

#D8E6D0

Analogous

#D3D0E6

#DED0E6

#E6D0E3

Triadic

#DED0E6

#E6DED0

#D0E6DE

Split-Complementary

#DED0E6

#E3E6D0

#D0E6D3

Tetradic

#DED0E6

#E6D3D0

#D8E6D0

#D0E3E6

Monochromatic

#986CB2

#BB9ECC

#DED0E6

#F3EEF6

Rectangle

#DED0E6

#E6D0D8

#D8E6D0

#D0E6DE

Compound

#DED0E6

#E6D0E3

#D8E6D0

#D0E6D3

Variations

Lighter

#E5DAEB

#EBE4EF

#F3F0F5

Darker

#B696C9

#844FA2

#4D2D5F

Saturation

#DCD8DF

#DED0E6

#E2C4F3

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

14.27:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DED0E6

#D3D7E7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DED0E6

#D2D2E3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DED0E6

#DCD4D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple 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

#E6C9C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DED0E6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3CEEC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#B6CCA8

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: #DED0E6;

CSS — background

background-color: #DED0E6;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #DED0E6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#DED0E6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DED0E6] text-[#DED0E6]

SCSS

$purple: #DED0E6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DED0E6?

#DED0E6 is Purple, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DED0E6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple 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 Purple?

You can download Purple 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 Purple?

The hex code is #DED0E6. In RGB it's 222, 208, 230, and in HSL it's 278°, 31%, 86%.

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