NEUTRALS

Violet Essence

#E6E5E6

RGB 230, 229, 230 · HSL 300°, 2%, 90% · CMYK 0, 0, 0, 10

Violet Essence is #E6E5E6 in HEX — rgb(230, 229, 230), hsl(300°, 2%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 0%, 0%, 10%).

Violet Essence pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 300°, 2%, 90%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#E6E5E6
RGB230, 229, 230
HSL300°, 2%, 90%
HSV300°, 0%, 90%
CMYK0, 0, 0, 10
Decimal15132134
CSS RGBrgb(230, 229, 230)
CSS HSLhsl(300, 2%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Summer Cloud SP2B5

ΔE 0.4 · #E5E4E5

PPG

Moon Lily 1168-1

ΔE 0.5 · #E6E6E7

Valspar

Winter Dawn 7004-1

ΔE 0.7 · #E8E6E6

Dunn-Edwards

Cold Morning DE6365

ΔE 1 · #E6E5E4

Vista Paint

Lilac Breeze K-47

ΔE 1.1 · #EAE7E8

Behr

Fading Fog PR-W7

ΔE 1.2 · #E4E6E8

Benjamin Moore

Feathered 882

ΔE 1.2 · #EAE8E9

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 1.3 · #E2E2E2

IKEA

IKEA051 51

ΔE 1.6 · #E1E4E6

Kilz

Alaskan Ice RE180-01

ΔE 1.7 · #E5E8E8

Sherwin-Williams

Rarified Air SW6525

ΔE 2.2 · #E1E6E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Angel Kiss 1272

ΔE 2.3 · #E8E8E5

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 2.7 · #EEE9E7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.9 · #EAEAE4

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 4.5 · #F0F2F1

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 5.1 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E6E5E6
#E5E6E5

Analogous

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Triadic

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Split-Complementary

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#E6E6E5
#E5E6E6

Tetradic

#E6E5E6
#E6E6E5
#E5E6E5
#E5E6E6

Monochromatic

#9B979B
#C1BEC1
#E6E5E6
#F3F2F3
#F3F2F3

Rectangle

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Compound

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Variations

Lighter

#EBEAEB
#F0EFF0
#F6F6F6

Darker

#B9B6B9
#817B81
#4B484B

Saturation

#E6E5E6
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#F3D8F3

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

Aa

vs White

1.26:1

Fail

Aa

vs Black

16.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

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#E5E5E7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

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Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

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Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Violet Essence gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm
PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless
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How it looks under different light

#ECD8C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6E5E6

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9DDEC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AFCFAF

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: #E6E5E6;
CSS — background 
background-color: #E6E5E6;
CSS Variable 
--color-violet-essence: #E6E5E6;
Tailwind v3 — config 
colors: { 'violet-essence': '#E6E5E6' }
Tailwind — arbitrary 
bg-[#E6E5E6] text-[#E6E5E6]
SCSS 
$violet-essence: #E6E5E6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6E5E6?

#E6E5E6 is Violet Essence, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E6E5E6 warm or cool?

Violet Essence reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Violet Essence?

Violet Essence works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Violet Essence?

Violet Essence pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Violet Essence?

You can download Violet Essence 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 Violet Essence?

The hex code is #E6E5E6. In RGB it's 230, 229, 230, and in HSL it's 300°, 2%, 90%.

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