PURPLES

Apple Blossom

#E69CCE

RGB 230, 156, 206 · HSL 319°, 60%, 76% · CMYK 0, 32, 10, 10

Apple Blossom is #E69CCE in HEX — rgb(230, 156, 206), hsl(319°, 60%, 76%), cmyk(0%, 32%, 10%, 10%).

Apple Blossom pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 319°, 60%, 76%. 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#E69CCE

RGB230, 156, 206

HSL319°, 60%, 76%

HSV319°, 32%, 90%

CMYK0, 32, 10, 10

Decimal15113422

CSS RGBrgb(230, 156, 206)

CSS HSLhsl(319, 60%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Apple Blossom M150-3

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Blossoms In Spring 1157

ΔE 1.4 · #E79ACB

Vista Paint

Blossoms in Spring C-1156

ΔE 1.7 · #E599C9

Dunn-Edwards

Violet Kiss DE5024

ΔE 3.1 · #F0A0D1

Dulux

Contemporary Pink S49G4

ΔE 3.4 · #DB94C7

Benjamin Moore

Pretty 2077-50

ΔE 5.9 · #ECA9D4

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 7.5 · #DBA3CE

Valspar

Pink Plunge 1001-1C

ΔE 8.6 · #EAA7CA

Kilz

Berry Punch RA150-01

ΔE 13.4 · #C08EB2

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 14.2 · #D899B1

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 17.7 · #BF7595

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 18 · #E2A3B3

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 20.6 · #BF7A8F

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 22.4 · #EA899A

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 24.5 · #F1A1A6

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 33.3 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

45/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#E69CCE

#9DE7B4

Analogous

#D99DE7

#E69CCE

#E79DAB

Triadic

#E69CCE

#CFE79D

#9DCFE7

Split-Complementary

#E69CCE

#ABE79D

#9DE7D9

Tetradic

#E69CCE

#E7D99D

#9DE7B4

#9DABE7

Monochromatic

#BC2F8F

#D760B1

#E69CCE

#F6DAED

#FAEBF5

Rectangle

#E69CCE

#E7B49D

#9DE7B4

#9DCFE7

Compound

#E69CCE

#E79DAB

#9DE7B4

#9DE7D9

Variations

Lighter

#EBB1D9

#EDC8E1

#F3E1ED

Darker

#DA5CB2

#B12484

#69134E

Saturation

#CDB7C6

#E79DCF

#F391D4

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

2.10:1

Fail

vs Black

10.01:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E69CCE

#B9BECD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E69CCE

#ACACC8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E69CCE

#E1A7A5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Apple Blossom 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

#ECA2B6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E69CCE

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9A7DA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EB

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.

#77D394

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 · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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: #E69CCE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E69CCE;

CSS Variable

--color-apple-blossom: #E69CCE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'apple-blossom': '#E69CCE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E69CCE] text-[#E69CCE]

SCSS

$apple-blossom: #E69CCE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E69CCE?

#E69CCE is Apple Blossom, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E69CCE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Apple Blossom?

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

What colors pair well with Apple Blossom?

Apple Blossom 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 Apple Blossom?

You can download Apple Blossom 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 Apple Blossom?

The hex code is #E69CCE. In RGB it's 230, 156, 206, and in HSL it's 319°, 60%, 76%.

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