PURPLES

Purple

#E4CCFF

RGB 228, 204, 255 · HSL 268°, 100%, 90% · CMYK 11, 20, 0, 0

Purple is #E4CCFF in HEX — rgb(228, 204, 255), hsl(268°, 100%, 90%), cmyk(11%, 20%, 0%, 0%).

Purple pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 268°, 100%, 90%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads cool. 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#E4CCFF
RGB228, 204, 255
HSL268°, 100%, 90%
HSV268°, 20%, 100%
CMYK11, 20, 0, 0
Decimal14994687
CSS RGBrgb(228, 204, 255)
CSS HSLhsl(268, 100%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Sweet Romance P100-2

ΔE 2.1 · #E9CFFF

Dunn-Edwards

Pretty Petunia DE5989

ΔE 8.6 · #D6B7E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Drifting Dream 1240

ΔE 9.2 · #CCBBE3

Vista Paint

Pansy Potpourri K-28

ΔE 9.3 · #D0C0E5

Dulux

Sentimental Flower S45H2

ΔE 11.4 · #CEBFE0

PPG

Sea Lavender 1250-4

ΔE 11.5 · #CFB1D8

Valspar

Purple Whisper 4002-9C

ΔE 12 · #D9C6E3

Kilz

Youthful Pink RA240-01

ΔE 12 · #D6BFDD

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 2071-50

ΔE 12.5 · #C0AED8

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 13.5 · #B7B1DC

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 13.8 · #CAB2D2

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 16.2 · #E3DBF2

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 18.5 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 20.7 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 25 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 28.2 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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 MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E4CCFF
#E7FFCC

Analogous

#CCCEFF
#E4CCFF
#FDCCFF

Triadic

#E4CCFF
#FFE4CC
#CCFFE4

Split-Complementary

#E4CCFF
#FFFDCC
#CEFFCC

Tetradic

#E4CCFF
#FFCCCE
#E7FFCC
#CCFFFD

Monochromatic

#9233FF
#BB80FF
#E4CCFF
#F1E5FF
#F1E5FF

Rectangle

#E4CCFF
#FFCCE7
#E7FFCC
#CCFFE4

Compound

#E4CCFF
#FDCCFF
#E7FFCC
#CEFFCC

Variations

Lighter

#E9D6FF
#EFE3FD
#F6F0FC

Darker

#B370FF
#7600FC
#450093

Saturation

#E5DEED
#E4CCFF
#E4CCFF

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)

Aa

vs White

1.46:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

14.38:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4CCFF
#CEDAFF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4CCFF
#D0D0F9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4CCFF
#DFD6D1

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

#EAC6DA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4CCFF

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8CBFF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE7EE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C3F28C

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

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: #E4CCFF;
CSS — background 
background-color: #E4CCFF;
CSS Variable 
--color-purple: #E4CCFF;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'purple': '#E4CCFF' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#E4CCFF] text-[#E4CCFF]
SCSS 
$purple: #E4CCFF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4CCFF?

#E4CCFF is Purple, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #E4CCFF warm or cool?

Purple reads cool, 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 #E4CCFF. In RGB it's 228, 204, 255, and in HSL it's 268°, 100%, 90%.

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