PURPLES

Modesty Half

#DED5E2

RGB 222, 213, 226 · HSL 282°, 18%, 86% · CMYK 2, 6, 0, 11

Modesty Half is #DED5E2 in HEX — rgb(222, 213, 226), hsl(282°, 18%, 86%), cmyk(2%, 6%, 0%, 11%).

Modesty Half pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 282°, 18%, 86%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#DED5E2

RGB222, 213, 226

HSL282°, 18%, 86%

HSV282°, 6%, 89%

CMYK2, 6, 0, 11

Decimal14603746

CSS RGBrgb(222, 213, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(282, 18%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Modesty Half S45D1H

Exact match

Behr

Brook Trout 110E-2

ΔE 1.3 · #DFD4DF

PPG

Lavender Vista 1249-2

ΔE 1.5 · #E3D7E5

Hallman-Lindsay

Flowers Of May 1232

ΔE 1.5 · #E3D7E5

Vista Paint

Flowers of May C-1231

ΔE 1.8 · #E2D5E4

Sherwin-Williams

Inspired Lilac SW6820

ΔE 1.9 · #DFD9E4

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Lilac DE5974

ΔE 2.1 · #E2D4DF

Valspar

Easter Morning 1002-6B

ΔE 2.2 · #E5D7E3

Benjamin Moore

Peace 1380

ΔE 2.5 · #E2D5DE

Kilz

Butterfly Kiss RA230-01

ΔE 2.8 · #D5CFDE

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 4.2 · #E0D7DC

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 4.5 · #D2CBDD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 5.7 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 6.6 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 7.6 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#DED5E2

#D9E2D5

Analogous

#D7D5E2

#DED5E2

#E2D5DF

Triadic

#DED5E2

#E2DED5

#D5E2DE

Split-Complementary

#DED5E2

#DFE2D5

#D5E2D7

Tetradic

#DED5E2

#E2D7D5

#D9E2D5

#D5DFE2

Monochromatic

#977BA3

#BAA8C2

#DED5E2

#F3F0F5

Rectangle

#DED5E2

#E2D5D9

#D9E2D5

#D5E2DE

Compound

#DED5E2

#E2D5DF

#D9E2D5

#D5E2D7

Variations

Lighter

#E4DDE8

#EBE6ED

#F3F1F4

Darker

#B5A0BE

#826190

#4C3855

Saturation

#DCD9DD

#DED5E2

#E4C6F0

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

1.43:1

Fail

vs Black

14.72:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DED5E2

#D7D9E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DED5E2

#D7D7E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DED5E2

#DDD7D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Modesty Half 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

#E6CCC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DED5E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D3D1E9

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.

#B4CCA9

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: #DED5E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #DED5E2;

CSS Variable

--color-modesty-half: #DED5E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'modesty-half': '#DED5E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DED5E2] text-[#DED5E2]

SCSS

$modesty-half: #DED5E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DED5E2?

#DED5E2 is Modesty Half, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DED5E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Modesty Half?

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

What colors pair well with Modesty Half?

Modesty Half 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 Modesty Half?

You can download Modesty Half 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 Modesty Half?

The hex code is #DED5E2. In RGB it's 222, 213, 226, and in HSL it's 282°, 18%, 86%.

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