PINKS

Simple Violet

#E1C7D8

RGB 225, 199, 216 · HSL 321°, 30%, 83% · CMYK 0, 12, 4, 12

Simple Violet is #E1C7D8 in HEX — rgb(225, 199, 216), hsl(321°, 30%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 4%, 12%).

Simple Violet pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 321°, 30%, 83%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#E1C7D8

RGB225, 199, 216

HSL321°, 30%, 83%

HSV321°, 12%, 88%

CMYK0, 12, 4, 12

Decimal14796760

CSS RGBrgb(225, 199, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(321, 30%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Simple Violet 1004-6B

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Marvelous Magic 1168

ΔE 0.7 · #E1C6D6

Dulux

Pretty Pale S46H1

ΔE 1.1 · #E3C6D7

Vista Paint

Marvelous Magic C-1167

ΔE 1.4 · #E1C4D5

Benjamin Moore

Baby's 1368

ΔE 1.5 · #E3C5D6

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 2.8 · #DAC7DA

PPG

Summer Clover 1180-3

ΔE 3.1 · #E5CFDE

Behr

Royal Silk 140E-2

ΔE 3.2 · #E1CBD7

Dunn-Edwards

Minimal Rose DE5015

ΔE 4.9 · #F2CFE0

Kilz

Classic Rose RA220-01

ΔE 5.3 · #DCCDE4

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 6.9 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7.2 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 9.3 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 10 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 13.1 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#E1C7D8

#C7E1D0

Analogous

#DDC7E1

#E1C7D8

#E1C7CB

Triadic

#E1C7D8

#D8E1C7

#C7D8E1

Split-Complementary

#E1C7D8

#CBE1C7

#C7E1DD

Tetradic

#E1C7D8

#E1DDC7

#C7E1D0

#C7CBE1

Monochromatic

#AB6392

#C695B5

#E1C7D8

#F6EEF3

Rectangle

#E1C7D8

#E1D0C7

#C7E1D0

#C7D8E1

Compound

#E1C7D8

#E1C7CB

#C7E1D0

#C7E1DD

Variations

Lighter

#E7D2DF

#ECDEE7

#F3EDF1

Darker

#C48EB1

#9B4E80

#5B2C4B

Saturation

#D8D0D5

#E1C7D8

#F0B7DC

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1C7D8

#D0D2D8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1C7D8

#CCCCD6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1C7D8

#DFCACA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Simple Violet strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#E8C2BD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1C7D8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5C7E1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#A1C7AE

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: #E1C7D8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1C7D8;

CSS Variable

--color-simple-violet: #E1C7D8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'simple-violet': '#E1C7D8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1C7D8] text-[#E1C7D8]

SCSS

$simple-violet: #E1C7D8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1C7D8?

#E1C7D8 is Simple Violet, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E1C7D8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Simple Violet?

Simple Violet works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Simple Violet?

Simple Violet pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Simple Violet?

You can download Simple 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 Simple Violet?

The hex code is #E1C7D8. In RGB it's 225, 199, 216, and in HSL it's 321°, 30%, 83%.

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