PURPLES

Prudence Quarter

#E6DEE9

RGB 230, 222, 233 · HSL 284°, 20%, 89% · CMYK 1, 5, 0, 9

Prudence Quarter is #E6DEE9 in HEX — rgb(230, 222, 233), hsl(284°, 20%, 89%), cmyk(1%, 5%, 0%, 9%).

Prudence Quarter pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 284°, 20%, 89%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#E6DEE9

RGB230, 222, 233

HSL284°, 20%, 89%

HSV284°, 5%, 91%

CMYK1, 5, 0, 9

Decimal15130345

CSS RGBrgb(230, 222, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(284, 20%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Prudence Quarter S45E1Q

Exact match

Valspar

Spring Parade 1001-4C

ΔE 0.4 · #E7DFEA

PPG

Orchid Lane 1176-2

ΔE 0.6 · #E5DDE7

Benjamin Moore

Sugarplum 1394

ΔE 0.7 · #E4DDE9

Behr

Razzberry Fizz N120-2

ΔE 1.2 · #E5DBE6

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 1.3 · #E5DBE5

Hallman-Lindsay

Violet Pearl 1293

ΔE 1.6 · #E1DAE4

Vista Paint

Violet Pearl C-1292

ΔE 2.2 · #E1D8E2

Dunn-Edwards

Modest Violet DE5945

ΔE 2.2 · #E9E4EF

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 2.9 · #DDDCE9

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 3.3 · #E7E3E9

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 4 · #E0D7DC

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 6.3 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 7.3 · #D7D7D7

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 7.3 · #E7DEDB

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 9.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#E6DEE9

#E0E9DD

Analogous

#E0DDE9

#E6DEE9

#E9DDE6

Triadic

#E6DEE9

#E9E6DD

#DDE9E6

Split-Complementary

#E6DEE9

#E6E9DD

#DDE9E0

Tetradic

#E6DEE9

#E9E0DD

#E0E9DD

#DDE6E9

Monochromatic

#A082AB

#C3AFCA

#E6DEE9

#F3F0F5

Rectangle

#E6DEE9

#E9DDE0

#E0E9DD

#DDE9E6

Compound

#E6DEE9

#E9DDE6

#E0E9DD

#DDE9E0

Variations

Lighter

#EBE4ED

#F0EBF1

#F6F4F7

Darker

#BDA6C5

#8A6198

#503859

Saturation

#E4E1E5

#E6DDE9

#EBD2F4

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

15.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6DEE9

#E0E2EA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6DEE9

#DFDFE8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6DEE9

#E5E0DF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Prudence Quarter 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

#ECD3CA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6DEE9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9D8EE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#B8CFAF

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: #E6DEE9;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6DEE9;

CSS Variable

--color-prudence-quarter: #E6DEE9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prudence-quarter': '#E6DEE9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6DEE9] text-[#E6DEE9]

SCSS

$prudence-quarter: #E6DEE9;

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#E3DCE8 · ΔE 1.0

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#EBE3EA · ΔE 2.7

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#F0E3EC · ΔE 2.9

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#E5E5ED · ΔE 3.7

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#DCD6DD · ΔE 3.8

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#E0E1E8 · ΔE 3.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6DEE9?

#E6DEE9 is Prudence Quarter, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #E6DEE9 warm or cool?

Prudence Quarter reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Prudence Quarter?

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

What colors pair well with Prudence Quarter?

Prudence Quarter 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 Prudence Quarter?

You can download Prudence Quarter 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 Prudence Quarter?

The hex code is #E6DEE9. In RGB it's 230, 222, 233, and in HSL it's 284°, 20%, 89%.

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