PURPLES

Orchid Shimmer

#E1CCDF

RGB 225, 204, 223 · HSL 306°, 26%, 84% · CMYK 0, 9, 1, 12

Orchid Shimmer is #E1CCDF in HEX — rgb(225, 204, 223), hsl(306°, 26%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 1%, 12%).

Orchid Shimmer pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 306°, 26%, 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#E1CCDF

RGB225, 204, 223

HSL306°, 26%, 84%

HSV306°, 9%, 88%

CMYK0, 9, 1, 12

Decimal14798047

CSS RGBrgb(225, 204, 223)

CSS HSLhsl(306, 26%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pale 2073-60

ΔE 1 · #E4CDE1

Valspar

Sweet Lily 1002-4A

ΔE 1.3 · #E0CADB

Hallman-Lindsay

Naughty Marietta 1196

ΔE 1.7 · #E3CCDC

Vista Paint

Lilacs in Spring C-1181

ΔE 2 · #E7CDE1

PPG

Grape Glimmer 1249-3

ΔE 2.1 · #DCCAE0

Dulux

Pink Secret S49D1

ΔE 2.1 · #DAC7DB

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 2.1 · #DAC7DA

Kilz

Classic Rose RA220-01

ΔE 3 · #DCCDE4

Behr

Royal Silk 140E-2

ΔE 3.7 · #E1CBD7

Dunn-Edwards

Alpine Moon DE5953

ΔE 4 · #DED3E6

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 5.3 · #D2CBDD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 6.7 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 6.8 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 9.7 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 12.6 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 13.3 · #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

#E1CCDF

#CCE1CE

Analogous

#D8CCE1

#E1CCDF

#E1CCD4

Triadic

#E1CCDF

#DFE1CC

#CCDFE1

Split-Complementary

#E1CCDF

#D4E1CC

#CCE1D8

Tetradic

#E1CCDF

#E1D8CC

#CCE1CE

#CCD4E1

Monochromatic

#A86BA2

#C59BC0

#E1CCDF

#F6EFF5

Rectangle

#E1CCDF

#E1CECC

#CCE1CE

#CCDFE1

Compound

#E1CCDF

#E1CCD4

#CCE1CE

#CCE1D8

Variations

Lighter

#E7D6E5

#ECE1EB

#F3EEF3

Darker

#C295BE

#985491

#593055

Saturation

#D9D3D9

#E1CCDF

#F0BCEB

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

13.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1CCDF

#D2D5DF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1CCDF

#D0D0DD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1CCDF

#DFD0CF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Orchid Shimmer 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

#E8C6C2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1CCDF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5CBE7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A4C8A7

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: #E1CCDF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1CCDF;

CSS Variable

--color-orchid-shimmer: #E1CCDF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'orchid-shimmer': '#E1CCDF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1CCDF] text-[#E1CCDF]

SCSS

$orchid-shimmer: #E1CCDF;

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#E3CCE0 · ΔE 0.9

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#D9CCDB · ΔE 3.6

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#E2C4D5 · ΔE 4.2

Easter Ribbon

#D4C7D6 · ΔE 4.4

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#DBCEE8 · ΔE 4.7

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#D6BFCE · ΔE 5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1CCDF?

#E1CCDF is Orchid Shimmer, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E1CCDF warm or cool?

Orchid Shimmer reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Orchid Shimmer?

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

What colors pair well with Orchid Shimmer?

Orchid Shimmer 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 Orchid Shimmer?

You can download Orchid Shimmer 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 Orchid Shimmer?

The hex code is #E1CCDF. In RGB it's 225, 204, 223, and in HSL it's 306°, 26%, 84%.

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