PURPLES

Timid Violet

#DED3DD

RGB 222, 211, 221 · HSL 305°, 14%, 85% · CMYK 0, 5, 0, 13

Timid Violet is #DED3DD in HEX — rgb(222, 211, 221), hsl(305°, 14%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 0%, 13%).

Timid Violet pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 305°, 14%, 85%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#DED3DD

RGB222, 211, 221

HSL305°, 14%, 85%

HSV305°, 5%, 87%

CMYK0, 5, 0, 13

Decimal14603229

CSS RGBrgb(222, 211, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(305, 14%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Brook Trout 110E-2

ΔE 0.6 · #DFD4DF

Dulux

Sweet Posy Half S49C1H

ΔE 1 · #DBD2DD

Benjamin Moore

Peace 1380

ΔE 1.2 · #E2D5DE

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Lilac DE5974

ΔE 1.3 · #E2D4DF

Vista Paint

Violet Pearl C-1292

ΔE 1.8 · #E1D8E2

PPG

Wine Frost 1178-2

ΔE 2.1 · #E5D8E1

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Scent 1294

ΔE 2.2 · #D9D4DF

Valspar

Easter Morning 1002-6B

ΔE 2.3 · #E5D7E3

Sherwin-Williams

Inspired Lilac SW6820

ΔE 2.6 · #DFD9E4

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 2.8 · #E2D6DB

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 3 · #E0D7DC

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 4.3 · #E8DDE2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 5.6 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 6.6 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 7.4 · #CEC4C5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#DED3DD

#D3DED4

Analogous

#DAD3DE

#DED3DD

#DED3D8

Triadic

#DED3DD

#DDDED3

#D3DDDE

Split-Complementary

#DED3DD

#D8DED3

#D3DEDA

Tetradic

#DED3DD

#DEDAD3

#D3DED4

#D3D8DE

Monochromatic

#9C7C9A

#BDA8BB

#DED3DD

#F4F0F4

Rectangle

#DED3DD

#DED4D3

#D3DED4

#D3DDDE

Compound

#DED3DD

#DED3D8

#D3DED4

#D3DEDA

Variations

Lighter

#E5DCE4

#EBE5EA

#F3F0F3

Darker

#B9A1B7

#8A6587

#513A4F

Saturation

#DAD7DA

#DED3DD

#EFC3EB

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

14.47:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DED3DD

#D6D8DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DED3DD

#D5D5DC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DED3DD

#DDD5D4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Timid Violet 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

#E6CBC1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DED3DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3D0E5

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A7CAA9

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: #DED3DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #DED3DD;

CSS Variable

--color-timid-violet: #DED3DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'timid-violet': '#DED3DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DED3DD] text-[#DED3DD]

SCSS

$timid-violet: #DED3DD;

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#E1D4DD · ΔE 1.0

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#E3DCE8 · ΔE 3.4

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#D9CCDB · ΔE 3.5

Spring Lilac

#DCCDDD · ΔE 3.9

Winter Gray

#D0CDD6 · ΔE 4.0

Iced Lavender

#D2D2DC · ΔE 4.1

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#E4D3D6 · ΔE 4.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DED3DD?

#DED3DD is Timid Violet, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #DED3DD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Timid Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Timid Violet?

Timid Violet 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 Timid Violet?

You can download Timid Violet 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 Timid Violet?

The hex code is #DED3DD. In RGB it's 222, 211, 221, and in HSL it's 305°, 14%, 85%.

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