PURPLES

Cassia Buds

#E0CDDA

RGB 224, 205, 218 · HSL 319°, 23%, 84% · CMYK 0, 8, 3, 12

Cassia Buds is #E0CDDA in HEX — rgb(224, 205, 218), hsl(319°, 23%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 3%, 12%).

Cassia Buds pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 319°, 23%, 84%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#E0CDDA

RGB224, 205, 218

HSL319°, 23%, 84%

HSV319°, 8%, 88%

CMYK0, 8, 3, 12

Decimal14732762

CSS RGBrgb(224, 205, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(319, 23%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Pale Mauve 1178-3

ΔE 1.3 · #DCCAD8

Behr

Fairview Taupe 130E-2

ΔE 1.3 · #DFCAD6

Valspar

Lilac Lace 1003-8C

ΔE 1.6 · #DFCCD6

Dulux

Blissful Half S47F1H

ΔE 1.8 · #E5D2DE

Vista Paint

Naughty Marietta C-1195

ΔE 2.1 · #E3CBDA

Hallman-Lindsay

Naughty Marietta 1196

ΔE 2.1 · #E3CCDC

Benjamin Moore

Spring 1388

ΔE 2.2 · #DDCEDE

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Lilac DE5974

ΔE 3 · #E2D4DF

Sherwin-Williams

Teaberry SW6561

ΔE 3.6 · #EBD1DB

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 4.1 · #E1D3E6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 4.3 · #D4CAD3

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 5.3 · #D2CBDD

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 7.3 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 7.8 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 9.8 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

65/100

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

#E0CDDA

#CDE0D3

Analogous

#DCCDE0

#E0CDDA

#E0CDD0

Triadic

#E0CDDA

#DAE0CD

#CDDAE0

Split-Complementary

#E0CDDA

#D0E0CD

#CDE0DC

Tetradic

#E0CDDA

#E0DCCD

#CDE0D3

#CDD0E0

Monochromatic

#A56F94

#C29EB7

#E0CDDA

#F5EFF3

Rectangle

#E0CDDA

#E0D3CD

#CDE0D3

#CDDAE0

Compound

#E0CDDA

#E0CDD0

#CDE0D3

#CDE0DC

Variations

Lighter

#E6D7E1

#EBE2E8

#F3EEF2

Darker

#C097B3

#945881

#57324B

Saturation

#D9D3D7

#E0CDDA

#EFBDDF

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

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E0CDDA

#D4D5DA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E0CDDA

#D0D0D8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E0CDDA

#DED0CF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Cassia Buds 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

#E7C6BF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E0CDDA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5CBE3

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A4C8AF

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: #E0CDDA;

CSS — background

background-color: #E0CDDA;

CSS Variable

--color-cassia-buds: #E0CDDA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cassia-buds': '#E0CDDA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E0CDDA] text-[#E0CDDA]

SCSS

$cassia-buds: #E0CDDA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E0CDDA?

#E0CDDA is Cassia Buds, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E0CDDA warm or cool?

Cassia Buds reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cassia Buds?

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

What colors pair well with Cassia Buds?

Cassia Buds 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 Cassia Buds?

You can download Cassia Buds 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 Cassia Buds?

The hex code is #E0CDDA. In RGB it's 224, 205, 218, and in HSL it's 319°, 23%, 84%.

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