PURPLES

Violet Pearl

#E1D8E2

RGB 225, 216, 226 · HSL 294°, 15%, 87% · CMYK 0, 4, 0, 11

Violet Pearl is #E1D8E2 in HEX — rgb(225, 216, 226), hsl(294°, 15%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 0%, 11%).

Violet Pearl pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 294°, 15%, 87%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#E1D8E2

RGB225, 216, 226

HSL294°, 15%, 87%

HSV294°, 4%, 89%

CMYK0, 4, 0, 11

Decimal14801122

CSS RGBrgb(225, 216, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(294, 15%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Violet Pearl C-1292

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Violet Pearl 1293

ΔE 0.9 · #E1DAE4

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 1.2 · #E5DBE5

Behr

Razzberry Fizz N120-2

ΔE 1.3 · #E5DBE6

PPG

Wine Frost 1178-2

ΔE 1.6 · #E5D8E1

Benjamin Moore

Peace 1380

ΔE 1.7 · #E2D5DE

Dulux

Grey Grape Pale SP2E5

ΔE 1.8 · #E7DBE6

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Lilac DE5974

ΔE 2.1 · #E2D4DF

Valspar

Easter Morning 1002-6B

ΔE 2.1 · #E5D7E3

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 2.6 · #E0D7DC

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 2.9 · #E2D6DB

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 3.3 · #E8DDE2

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 6.3 · #D7D7D7

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 6.8 · #DDDBD9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 6.9 · #E3DBF2

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#E1D8E2

#DAE3D9

Analogous

#DDD9E3

#E1D8E2

#E3D9DF

Triadic

#E1D8E2

#E3E2D9

#D9E3E2

Split-Complementary

#E1D8E2

#DFE3D9

#D9E3DD

Tetradic

#E1D8E2

#E3DDD9

#DAE3D9

#D9DFE3

Monochromatic

#9F81A2

#C0ADC2

#E1D8E2

#F4F0F4

Rectangle

#E1D8E2

#E3D9DA

#DAE3D9

#D9E3E2

Compound

#E1D8E2

#E3D9DF

#DAE3D9

#D9E3DD

Variations

Lighter

#E8E1E8

#EDE9EE

#F4F2F5

Darker

#BBA5BE

#8A668E

#513B53

Saturation

#DFDCDF

#E2D9E3

#EDCBF1

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1D8E2

#DADCE3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1D8E2

#DADAE1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1D8E2

#E0DAD9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Violet Pearl 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

#E8CFC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1D8E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D4E9

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.

#AFCDAC

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: #E1D8E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1D8E2;

CSS Variable

--color-violet-pearl: #E1D8E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet-pearl': '#E1D8E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1D8E2] text-[#E1D8E2]

SCSS

$violet-pearl: #E1D8E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1D8E2?

#E1D8E2 is Violet Pearl, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E1D8E2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violet Pearl?

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

What colors pair well with Violet Pearl?

Violet Pearl 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 Violet Pearl?

You can download Violet Pearl 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 Violet Pearl?

The hex code is #E1D8E2. In RGB it's 225, 216, 226, and in HSL it's 294°, 15%, 87%.

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