PURPLES

Purple

#E6B7E6

RGB 230, 183, 230 · HSL 300°, 48%, 81% · CMYK 0, 20, 0, 10

Purple is #E6B7E6 in HEX — rgb(230, 183, 230), hsl(300°, 48%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 0%, 10%).

Purple pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 48%, 81%. 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#E6B7E6

RGB230, 183, 230

HSL300°, 48%, 81%

HSV300°, 20%, 90%

CMYK0, 20, 0, 10

Decimal15120358

CSS RGBrgb(230, 183, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 48%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wild Geranium M130-3

ΔE 4.2 · #E5B6ED

Dulux

Flamingo Run S49H3

ΔE 5.3 · #E5B0D7

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2074-50

ΔE 5.6 · #DDADD4

Dunn-Edwards

Pretty Petunia DE5989

ΔE 6.2 · #D6B7E2

Vista Paint

French Rose K-739

ΔE 6.3 · #DBA8D1

Hallman-Lindsay

Rosy Cheeks 1177

ΔE 6.7 · #E7BDE0

Valspar

Magic Wand 1001-2A

ΔE 7 · #EBBADC

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 7.7 · #DBA3CE

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 9.7 · #CBACD0

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 12 · #CAB2D2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 15.7 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 17.8 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 21 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 24.2 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 24.5 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 27.2 · #A47D90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#E6B7E6

#B7E6B7

Analogous

#CFB7E6

#E6B7E6

#E6B7CF

Triadic

#E6B7E6

#E6E6B7

#B7E6E6

Split-Complementary

#E6B7E6

#CFE6B7

#B7E6CF

Tetradic

#E6B7E6

#E6CFB7

#B7E6B7

#B7CFE6

Monochromatic

#BE46BE

#D27FD2

#E6B7E6

#F8ECF8

Rectangle

#E6B7E6

#E6B7B7

#B7E6B7

#B7E6E6

Compound

#E6B7E6

#E6B7CF

#B7E6B7

#B7E6CF

Variations

Lighter

#EBC6EB

#EED6EE

#F4E8F4

Darker

#D278D2

#AE36AE

#671E67

Saturation

#D6C8D6

#E6B7E6

#F2ABF2

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6B7E6

#C6CDE6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6B7E6

#C0C0E1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6B7E6

#E1C1BD

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

#ECB6C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6B7E6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9BBEC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EC

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.

#8FD08F

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: #E6B7E6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6B7E6;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #E6B7E6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#E6B7E6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6B7E6] text-[#E6B7E6]

SCSS

$purple: #E6B7E6;

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Exotic Fuchsia

#DCACD3 · ΔE 5.8

Pink Taffy

#DFAAD1 · ΔE 6.5

Easter Pink

#E8A9D0 · ΔE 8.5

Pretty Pink

#EBA8D3 · ΔE 8.8

Purple Easter Egg

#CCACCA · ΔE 11.6

Amethyst Cream

#BFADD7 · ΔE 12.3

Pink Begonia

#ECB0CA · ΔE 12.6

Luscious

#D8B2CA · ΔE 12.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6B7E6?

#E6B7E6 is Purple, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E6B7E6 warm or cool?

Purple reads warm, 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 #E6B7E6. In RGB it's 230, 183, 230, and in HSL it's 300°, 48%, 81%.

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