PURPLES

Elation

#DFDCE5

RGB 223, 220, 229 · HSL 260°, 15%, 88% · CMYK 3, 4, 0, 10

Elation is #DFDCE5 in HEX — rgb(223, 220, 229), hsl(260°, 15%, 88%), cmyk(3%, 4%, 0%, 10%).

Elation pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 260°, 15%, 88%. 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#DFDCE5

RGB223, 220, 229

HSL260°, 15%, 88%

HSV260°, 4%, 90%

CMYK3, 4, 0, 10

Decimal14671077

CSS RGBrgb(223, 220, 229)

CSS HSLhsl(260, 15%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Elation SW6827

Exact match

PPG

Pale Orchid 1175-2

ΔE 0.6 · #DEDBE5

Dulux

Laughing Jack Quarter S44C1Q

ΔE 0.6 · #E0DCE4

Hallman-Lindsay

He Loves Me 1279

ΔE 1.2 · #E1DBE3

Vista Paint

White Bud C-1243

ΔE 1.3 · #E2DEE5

Valspar

Rising Star 4002-7A

ΔE 1.8 · #DCDDE4

Benjamin Moore

Violet 1409

ΔE 2.1 · #DADCE3

Behr

Petal Tip MQ3-30

ΔE 2.2 · #D8D6DF

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 2.2 · #DDDCE9

Dunn-Edwards

Icy Lavender DE5924

ΔE 2.4 · #E2E2ED

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 3 · #E7E3E9

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 3.3 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 5.3 · #D7D7D7

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 5.8 · #DDDBD9

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 6 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#DFDCE5

#E2E5DC

Analogous

#DCDDE5

#DFDCE5

#E3DCE5

Triadic

#DFDCE5

#E5DFDC

#DCE5DF

Split-Complementary

#DFDCE5

#E5E3DC

#DDE5DC

Tetradic

#DFDCE5

#E5DCDD

#E2E5DC

#DCE5E3

Monochromatic

#8F84A4

#B7B0C4

#DFDCE5

#F2F0F4

Rectangle

#DFDCE5

#E5DCE2

#E2E5DC

#DCE5DF

Compound

#DFDCE5

#E3DCE5

#E2E5DC

#DDE5DC

Variations

Lighter

#E5E3EA

#ECEAEF

#F4F3F5

Darker

#B0A8BF

#756790

#443B54

Saturation

#E0DFE2

#DFDCE5

#DBCFF2

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#DFDCE5

#DCDEE6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#DFDCE5

#DDDDE4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#DFDCE5

#DEDEDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Elation 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

#E7D2C7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#DFDCE5

Daylight 5500K

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

#D4D7EB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#C4CFAF

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: #DFDCE5;

CSS — background

background-color: #DFDCE5;

CSS Variable

--color-elation: #DFDCE5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elation': '#DFDCE5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#DFDCE5] text-[#DFDCE5]

SCSS

$elation: #DFDCE5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFDCE5?

#DFDCE5 is Elation, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #DFDCE5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Elation?

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

What colors pair well with Elation?

Elation 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 Elation?

You can download Elation 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 Elation?

The hex code is #DFDCE5. In RGB it's 223, 220, 229, and in HSL it's 260°, 15%, 88%.

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