NEUTRALS

Gentle Violet

#E2DDE1

RGB 226, 221, 225 · HSL 312°, 8%, 88% · CMYK 0, 2, 0, 11

Gentle Violet is #E2DDE1 in HEX — rgb(226, 221, 225), hsl(312°, 8%, 88%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 0%, 11%).

Gentle Violet pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 312°, 8%, 88%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#E2DDE1

RGB226, 221, 225

HSL312°, 8%, 88%

HSV312°, 2%, 89%

CMYK0, 2, 0, 11

Decimal14867937

CSS RGBrgb(226, 221, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(312, 8%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Gentle Violet 4002-3A

Exact match

Vista Paint

He Loves Me C-1278

ΔE 0.9 · #E0DBE0

Dulux

Limpid Light Quarter S46C1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #E2DBDF

Behr

Country Breeze 740A-2

ΔE 1 · #E2DFE2

Sherwin-Williams

Lite Lavender SW6554

ΔE 1.2 · #E0DADF

PPG

February Frost 1173-2

ΔE 1.2 · #E0DEE3

Benjamin Moore

Raindrops 1443

ΔE 1.8 · #E5DEDF

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Pizzazz 1286

ΔE 2.1 · #E9E2E5

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 2.3 · #E8DDE2

Dunn-Edwards

Mountain Air DE6393

ΔE 2.3 · #E6E0E0

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 2.4 · #E0D7DC

Kilz

Wind Chime TB-41

ΔE 2.5 · #DFE0E2

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 3.5 · #DDDBD9

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 3.8 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 5.7 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.8 · #EAEAE4

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E2DDE1

#DEE3DF

Analogous

#E1DEE3

#E2DDE1

#E3DEDF

Triadic

#E2DDE1

#E2E3DE

#DEE2E3

Split-Complementary

#E2DDE1

#DFE3DE

#DEE3E1

Tetradic

#E2DDE1

#E3E1DE

#DEE3DF

#DEDFE3

Monochromatic

#9C8B99

#C0B5BD

#E2DDE1

#F3F1F3

Rectangle

#E2DDE1

#E3DFDE

#DEE3DF

#DEE2E3

Compound

#E2DDE1

#E3DEDF

#DEE3DF

#DEE3E1

Variations

Lighter

#E8E5E8

#EEEBED

#F5F4F5

Darker

#BAADB7

#867182

#4E414C

Saturation

#E1E0E1

#E3DEE2

#F1D0EA

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2DDE1

#DFDFE2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2DDE1

#DEDEE0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2DDE1

#E2DEDE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Gentle Violet gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#E9D2C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2DDE1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6D7E8

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.

#AFCFB5

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: #E2DDE1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2DDE1;

CSS Variable

--color-gentle-violet: #E2DDE1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gentle-violet': '#E2DDE1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2DDE1] text-[#E2DDE1]

SCSS

$gentle-violet: #E2DDE1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2DDE1?

#E2DDE1 is Gentle Violet, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E2DDE1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Gentle Violet?

Gentle Violet works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Gentle Violet?

Gentle Violet pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Gentle Violet?

You can download Gentle 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 Gentle Violet?

The hex code is #E2DDE1. In RGB it's 226, 221, 225, and in HSL it's 312°, 8%, 88%.

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