PURPLES

Pink Plunge

#E4ADD3

RGB 228, 173, 211 · HSL 319°, 50%, 79% · CMYK 0, 24, 7, 11

Pink Plunge is #E4ADD3 in HEX — rgb(228, 173, 211), hsl(319°, 50%, 79%), cmyk(0%, 24%, 7%, 11%).

Pink Plunge pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 319°, 50%, 79%. 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#E4ADD3

RGB228, 173, 211

HSL319°, 50%, 79%

HSV319°, 24%, 89%

CMYK0, 24, 7, 11

Decimal14986707

CSS RGBrgb(228, 173, 211)

CSS HSLhsl(319, 50%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2075-50

ΔE 1.3 · #E0ABD2

Dulux

Flamingo Run S49H3

ΔE 1.3 · #E5B0D7

Vista Paint

French Rose K-739

ΔE 3.1 · #DBA8D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Tiara Pink 1163

ΔE 3.4 · #DAA6CF

Behr

Berry Crush S140-3

ΔE 4 · #DBA3C6

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Cashmere DE5009

ΔE 4.1 · #EFB6D8

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 4.4 · #DBA3CE

Valspar

Magic Wand 1001-2A

ΔE 5.1 · #EBBADC

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 8.8 · #E3BDDA

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 10.9 · #D899B1

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 12.9 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 18.2 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 19.7 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 21.6 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 22.7 · #A47D90

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 23.2 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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

#E4ADD3

#AFE4C0

Analogous

#DAAFE4

#E4ADD3

#E4AFB8

Triadic

#E4ADD3

#D3E4AF

#AFD3E4

Split-Complementary

#E4ADD3

#B8E4AF

#AFE4DA

Tetradic

#E4ADD3

#E4DAAF

#AFE4C0

#AFB8E4

Monochromatic

#BB3E94

#D175B4

#E4ADD3

#F7E8F3

#F9ECF5

Rectangle

#E4ADD3

#E4C0AF

#AFE4C0

#AFD3E4

Compound

#E4ADD3

#E4AFB8

#AFE4C0

#AFE4DA

Variations

Lighter

#EABFDC

#EDD1E4

#F3E6EF

Darker

#D270B3

#AC3285

#661B4E

Saturation

#D1C1CC

#E4AFD3

#F2A1D8

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4ADD3

#C2C5D3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4ADD3

#B8B8CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4ADD3

#E0B5B3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pink Plunge 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

#EAAEB9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4ADD3

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8B3DE

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#88CF9E

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: #E4ADD3;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4ADD3;

CSS Variable

--color-pink-plunge: #E4ADD3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pink-plunge': '#E4ADD3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4ADD3] text-[#E4ADD3]

SCSS

$pink-plunge: #E4ADD3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4ADD3?

#E4ADD3 is Pink Plunge, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E4ADD3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pink Plunge?

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

What colors pair well with Pink Plunge?

Pink Plunge 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 Pink Plunge?

You can download Pink Plunge 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 Pink Plunge?

The hex code is #E4ADD3. In RGB it's 228, 173, 211, and in HSL it's 319°, 50%, 79%.

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