PURPLES

Sweet Alyssum

#E7C2DE

RGB 231, 194, 222 · HSL 315°, 44%, 83% · CMYK 0, 16, 4, 9

Sweet Alyssum is #E7C2DE in HEX — rgb(231, 194, 222), hsl(315°, 44%, 83%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 4%, 9%).

Sweet Alyssum pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 315°, 44%, 83%. 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#E7C2DE

RGB231, 194, 222

HSL315°, 44%, 83%

HSV315°, 16%, 91%

CMYK0, 16, 4, 9

Decimal15188702

CSS RGBrgb(231, 194, 222)

CSS HSLhsl(315, 44%, 83%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Sweet Alyssum 1252-4

Exact match

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 1.8 · #E3BDDA

Behr

Cranapple Cream S140-2

ΔE 2 · #EBC3DC

Dulux

Pink Feather Boa S49H2

ΔE 2.4 · #EBC1E0

Hallman-Lindsay

Venetian Rose 1162

ΔE 2.4 · #EFC6E1

Vista Paint

Cabbage Rose K-741

ΔE 2.8 · #EFC9E3

Dunn-Edwards

Sweetie Pie DE6003

ΔE 3.2 · #E1BBDB

Valspar

Lavender Quartz 4001-9C

ΔE 3.3 · #E0C4E0

Benjamin Moore

Dog's 2076-60

ΔE 4.1 · #F4CBE4

Sherwin-Williams

Irresistible SW6562

ΔE 6.9 · #E3C0CF

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 9.7 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 12.6 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 14 · #D4CAD3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 16.1 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 16.3 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 20 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

61/100

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

#E7C2DE

#C1E7CA

Analogous

#DDC1E7

#E7C2DE

#E7C1CA

Triadic

#E7C2DE

#DDE7C1

#C1DDE7

Split-Complementary

#E7C2DE

#CAE7C1

#C1E7DD

Tetradic

#E7C2DE

#E7DDC1

#C1E7CA

#C1CAE7

Monochromatic

#BC52A2

#D189BF

#E7C2DE

#F8EDF5

Rectangle

#E7C2DE

#E7CAC1

#C1E7CA

#C1DDE7

Compound

#E7C2DE

#E7C1CA

#C1E7CA

#C1E7DD

Variations

Lighter

#ECCDE4

#EFDBEA

#F5EBF2

Darker

#D182BD

#AD3C91

#662155

Saturation

#D9CED7

#E7C1DD

#F3B4E3

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

1.59:1

Fail

vs Black

13.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7C2DE

#CFD2DE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7C2DE

#C9C9DB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7C2DE

#E4C8C6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Sweet Alyssum 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

#EDBEC2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7C2DE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAC3E6

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.

#98D0A6

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: #E7C2DE;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7C2DE;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-alyssum: #E7C2DE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-alyssum': '#E7C2DE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7C2DE] text-[#E7C2DE]

SCSS

$sweet-alyssum: #E7C2DE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7C2DE?

#E7C2DE is Sweet Alyssum, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E7C2DE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Alyssum?

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

What colors pair well with Sweet Alyssum?

Sweet Alyssum 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 Sweet Alyssum?

You can download Sweet Alyssum 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 Sweet Alyssum?

The hex code is #E7C2DE. In RGB it's 231, 194, 222, and in HSL it's 315°, 44%, 83%.

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