PURPLES

Alpine Moon

#DED3E6

RGB 222, 211, 230 · HSL 275°, 28%, 86% · CMYK 3, 8, 0, 10

Alpine Moon is #DED3E6 in HEX — rgb(222, 211, 230), hsl(275°, 28%, 86%), cmyk(3%, 8%, 0%, 10%).

Alpine Moon pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 275°, 28%, 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#DED3E6

RGB222, 211, 230

HSL275°, 28%, 86%

HSV275°, 8%, 90%

CMYK3, 8, 0, 10

Decimal14603238

CSS RGBrgb(222, 211, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(275, 28%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Alpine Moon DE5953

Exact match

Dulux

Oriental Blush Half S45G1H

ΔE 0.8 · #E0D4E8

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 1.1 · #E1D3E6

Vista Paint

Carefree Breeze K-38

ΔE 1.2 · #DBD3E5

Valspar

Whipped Plum 4002-9B

ΔE 1.7 · #DED0E5

Hallman-Lindsay

Mountain's Majesty 1251

ΔE 1.7 · #D8D0E3

Benjamin Moore

Spring 1388

ΔE 2.6 · #DDCEDE

Behr

Dusty Lilac N110-1

ΔE 2.7 · #D6D1E2

PPG

Lavender Vista 1249-2

ΔE 3 · #E3D7E5

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 3.5 · #D2CBDD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 3.5 · #E3DBF2

Sherwin-Williams

Potentially Purple SW6821

ΔE 3.7 · #D1CBDF

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 6.3 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 8.7 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 10.8 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.8 · #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

#DED3E6

#DAE5D1

Analogous

#D3D1E5

#DED3E6

#E5D1E4

Triadic

#DED3E6

#E5DDD1

#D1E5DD

Split-Complementary

#DED3E6

#E4E5D1

#D1E5D3

Tetradic

#DED3E6

#E5D3D1

#DAE5D1

#D1E4E5

Monochromatic

#946FAE

#B9A0CA

#DED3E6

#F3EFF6

Rectangle

#DED3E6

#E5D1DA

#DAE5D1

#D1E5DD

Compound

#DED3E6

#E5D1E4

#DAE5D1

#D1E5D3

Variations

Lighter

#E4DAEA

#EAE4EF

#F3F0F5

Darker

#B398C7

#7F539E

#4A305D

Saturation

#DCD8DE

#DDD1E5

#DFC4F2

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DED3E6

#D5D9E7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DED3E6

#D5D5E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DED3E6

#DCD6D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Alpine Moon 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

#E6CBC8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DED3E6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3D0EC

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.

#B8CCA9

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: #DED3E6;

CSS — background

background-color: #DED3E6;

CSS Variable

--color-alpine-moon: #DED3E6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'alpine-moon': '#DED3E6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DED3E6] text-[#DED3E6]

SCSS

$alpine-moon: #DED3E6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DED3E6?

#DED3E6 is Alpine Moon, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DED3E6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Alpine Moon?

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

What colors pair well with Alpine Moon?

Alpine Moon 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 Alpine Moon?

You can download Alpine Moon 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 Alpine Moon?

The hex code is #DED3E6. In RGB it's 222, 211, 230, and in HSL it's 275°, 28%, 86%.

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