PURPLES

Berry Cream

#E3BDDA

RGB 227, 189, 218 · HSL 314°, 40%, 82% · CMYK 0, 17, 4, 11

Berry Cream is #E3BDDA in HEX — rgb(227, 189, 218), hsl(314°, 40%, 82%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 4%, 11%).

Berry Cream pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 314°, 40%, 82%. 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#E3BDDA

RGB227, 189, 218

HSL314°, 40%, 82%

HSV314°, 17%, 89%

CMYK0, 17, 4, 11

Decimal14925274

CSS RGBrgb(227, 189, 218)

CSS HSLhsl(314, 40%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

Exact match

PPG

Pink Peony 1251-4

ΔE 1.5 · #E1BED9

Dunn-Edwards

Sweetie Pie DE6003

ΔE 1.7 · #E1BBDB

Behr

Shy Smile S130-2

ΔE 2.1 · #DFB9D9

Vista Paint

Romantic Ballad C-1182

ΔE 2.2 · #DEBBDB

Dulux

Pink Feather Boa S49H2

ΔE 2.5 · #EBC1E0

Hallman-Lindsay

Romantic Ballad 1183

ΔE 2.6 · #E0BEDF

Valspar

Lavender Quartz 4001-9C

ΔE 4.1 · #E0C4E0

Benjamin Moore

Luscious 1369

ΔE 4.5 · #D9B3CB

Sherwin-Williams

Irresistible SW6562

ΔE 7.4 · #E3C0CF

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 9.4 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 14 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 14.8 · #D4CAD3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 15.3 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 16.4 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 20.7 · #C3C3C3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

58/100

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

#E3BDDA

#BFE3C7

Analogous

#DABFE3

#E3BDDA

#E3BFC9

Triadic

#E3BDDA

#DBE3BF

#BFDBE3

Split-Complementary

#E3BDDA

#C9E3BF

#BFE3DA

Tetradic

#E3BDDA

#E3DABF

#BFE3C7

#BFC9E3

Monochromatic

#B6549F

#CD89BD

#E3BDDA

#F7EDF5

Rectangle

#E3BDDA

#E3C7BF

#BFE3C7

#BFDBE3

Compound

#E3BDDA

#E3BFC9

#BFE3C7

#BFE3DA

Variations

Lighter

#E9CCE2

#EDDAE8

#F3EAF1

Darker

#CC82BB

#A6408E

#622453

Saturation

#D7CCD4

#E3BFDB

#F1B1E2

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

1.67:1

Fail

vs Black

12.56:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3BDDA

#CACEDA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3BDDA

#C4C4D7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3BDDA

#E0C3C1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Berry Cream 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

#EABABF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3BDDA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7BFE3

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.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#97CCA4

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: #E3BDDA;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3BDDA;

CSS Variable

--color-berry-cream: #E3BDDA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'berry-cream': '#E3BDDA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3BDDA] text-[#E3BDDA]

SCSS

$berry-cream: #E3BDDA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3BDDA?

#E3BDDA is Berry Cream, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E3BDDA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Berry Cream?

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

What colors pair well with Berry Cream?

Berry Cream 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 Berry Cream?

You can download Berry Cream 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 Berry Cream?

The hex code is #E3BDDA. In RGB it's 227, 189, 218, and in HSL it's 314°, 40%, 82%.

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