PURPLES

Purple

#E3B5E3

RGB 227, 181, 227 · HSL 300°, 45%, 80% · CMYK 0, 20, 0, 11

Purple is #E3B5E3 in HEX — rgb(227, 181, 227), hsl(300°, 45%, 80%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 0%, 11%).

Purple pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 45%, 80%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E3B5E3

RGB227, 181, 227

HSL300°, 45%, 80%

HSV300°, 20%, 89%

CMYK0, 20, 0, 11

Decimal14923235

CSS RGBrgb(227, 181, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 45%, 80%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2074-50

ΔE 4.7 · #DDADD4

Behr

Wild Geranium M130-3

ΔE 4.7 · #E5B6ED

Dulux

Flamingo Run S49H3

ΔE 4.8 · #E5B0D7

Vista Paint

Very Violet K-3

ΔE 5.4 · #D2A8D4

Dunn-Edwards

Pretty Petunia DE5989

ΔE 5.6 · #D6B7E2

Valspar

Plink 4001-10A

ΔE 6 · #D0AAD3

Hallman-Lindsay

Tiara Pink 1163

ΔE 6.1 · #DAA6CF

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 7.1 · #DBA3CE

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 8.8 · #CBACD0

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 11.2 · #CAB2D2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 15 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 17.1 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 20.9 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 23.7 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 24.1 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 26.2 · #A47D90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#E3B5E3

#B5E3B5

Analogous

#CCB5E3

#E3B5E3

#E3B5CC

Triadic

#E3B5E3

#E3E3B5

#B5E3E3

Split-Complementary

#E3B5E3

#CCE3B5

#B5E3CC

Tetradic

#E3B5E3

#E3CCB5

#B5E3B5

#B5CCE3

Monochromatic

#B946B9

#CE7ECE

#E3B5E3

#F8EDF8

Rectangle

#E3B5E3

#E3B5B5

#B5E3B5

#B5E3E3

Compound

#E3B5E3

#E3B5CC

#B5E3B5

#B5E3CC

Variations

Lighter

#E9C4E9

#ECD5EC

#F3E8F3

Darker

#CF78CF

#A839A8

#631F63

Saturation

#D3C5D3

#E3B5E3

#F1A7F1

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

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

11.98:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3B5E3

#C3CAE3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3B5E3

#BEBEDE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3B5E3

#DFBEBB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple 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

#EAB4C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3B5E3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7B9EA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

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.

#8ECD8E

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

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 is adequate.

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: #E3B5E3;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3B5E3;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #E3B5E3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#E3B5E3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3B5E3] text-[#E3B5E3]

SCSS

$purple: #E3B5E3;

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#DCACD3 · ΔE 4.9

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#DFAAD1 · ΔE 5.8

Easter Pink

#E8A9D0 · ΔE 8.2

Pretty Pink

#EBA8D3 · ΔE 8.7

Purple Easter Egg

#CCACCA · ΔE 10.7

Amethyst Cream

#BFADD7 · ΔE 11.5

Luscious

#D8B2CA · ΔE 12.0

Pink Begonia

#ECB0CA · ΔE 12.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3B5E3?

#E3B5E3 is Purple, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E3B5E3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple 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 Purple?

You can download Purple 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 Purple?

The hex code is #E3B5E3. In RGB it's 227, 181, 227, and in HSL it's 300°, 45%, 80%.

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