PURPLES

Pale

#E4CDE1

RGB 228, 205, 225 · HSL 308°, 30%, 85% · CMYK 0, 10, 1, 11

Pale is #E4CDE1 in HEX — rgb(228, 205, 225), hsl(308°, 30%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 1%, 11%).

Pale pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 308°, 30%, 85%. 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#E4CDE1

RGB228, 205, 225

HSL308°, 30%, 85%

HSV308°, 10%, 89%

CMYK0, 10, 1, 11

Decimal14994913

CSS RGBrgb(228, 205, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(308, 30%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Pale 2073-60

Exact match

Vista Paint

Lilacs in Spring C-1181

ΔE 1.1 · #E7CDE1

Hallman-Lindsay

Lilacs In Spring 1182

ΔE 1.8 · #E9CFE5

Valspar

Sweet Lily 1002-4A

ΔE 2 · #E0CADB

Dulux

Baby Soft S49F1

ΔE 2.2 · #E2CFE6

PPG

Sonora Rose 1251-3

ΔE 2.3 · #E8D2E3

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 2.9 · #DAC7DA

Behr

Beloved Pink S130-1

ΔE 3.3 · #EFD3E9

Kilz

Classic Rose RA220-01

ΔE 3.4 · #DCCDE4

Dunn-Edwards

Infatuation DE6002

ΔE 3.5 · #F0D5EA

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 6.2 · #D2CBDD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 6.8 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7.8 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 10.7 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 13.5 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#E4CDE1

#CDE4D0

Analogous

#DCCDE4

#E4CDE1

#E4CDD6

Triadic

#E4CDE1

#E1E4CD

#CDE1E4

Split-Complementary

#E4CDE1

#D6E4CD

#CDE4DC

Tetradic

#E4CDE1

#E4DCCD

#CDE4D0

#CDD6E4

Monochromatic

#AF6AA5

#C99CC3

#E4CDE1

#F6EEF5

Rectangle

#E4CDE1

#E4D0CD

#CDE4D0

#CDE1E4

Compound

#E4CDE1

#E4CDD6

#CDE4D0

#CDE4DC

Variations

Lighter

#EAD7E7

#EEE2EC

#F4EFF4

Darker

#C794C0

#9F5094

#5D2D57

Saturation

#DCD5DB

#E4CDE1

#F2C0EB

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4CDE1

#D4D7E1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4CDE1

#D1D1DF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4CDE1

#E2D1D0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pale 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

#EAC6C4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4CDE1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8CBE8

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.

#A6CAAB

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: #E4CDE1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4CDE1;

CSS Variable

--color-pale: #E4CDE1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale': '#E4CDE1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4CDE1] text-[#E4CDE1]

SCSS

$pale: #E4CDE1;

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#E3CCE0 · ΔE 0.4

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#DCCDDD · ΔE 3.6

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#E2C4D5 · ΔE 4.1

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#EDCCE4 · ΔE 4.2

Bunny Nose Pink

#EDCDE6 · ΔE 4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4CDE1?

#E4CDE1 is Pale, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E4CDE1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale?

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

What colors pair well with Pale?

Pale 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 Pale?

You can download Pale 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 Pale?

The hex code is #E4CDE1. In RGB it's 228, 205, 225, and in HSL it's 308°, 30%, 85%.

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