PURPLES

Prom Corsage

#E7C3E7

RGB 231, 195, 231 · HSL 300°, 43%, 84% · CMYK 0, 16, 0, 9

Prom Corsage is #E7C3E7 in HEX — rgb(231, 195, 231), hsl(300°, 43%, 84%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 0%, 9%).

Prom Corsage pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 43%, 84%. 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#E7C3E7

RGB231, 195, 231

HSL300°, 43%, 84%

HSV300°, 16%, 91%

CMYK0, 16, 0, 9

Decimal15188967

CSS RGBrgb(231, 195, 231)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 43%, 84%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Prom Corsage DE5996

Exact match

Vista Paint

Micaela Abril K-4

ΔE 1.8 · #E8C0E3

Hallman-Lindsay

Romantic Ballad 1183

ΔE 2.6 · #E0BEDF

Dulux

Pink Feather Boa S49H2

ΔE 3.5 · #EBC1E0

Behr

Shy Smile S130-2

ΔE 4.1 · #DFB9D9

PPG

Sweet Alyssum 1252-4

ΔE 4.2 · #E7C2DE

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 4.3 · #E3BDDA

Valspar

Lavender Quartz 4001-9C

ΔE 5.1 · #E0C4E0

Benjamin Moore

Valentine's 2077-60

ΔE 6.6 · #F5CCE6

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 8.6 · #CAB2D2

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 12.3 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 13.6 · #E3DBF2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 14.3 · #B7B1DC

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 17 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 19.6 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 23 · #D0D0D0

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

62/100

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

#E7C3E7

#C5E8C5

Analogous

#D6C5E8

#E7C3E7

#E8C5D6

Triadic

#E7C3E7

#E8E8C5

#C5E8E8

Split-Complementary

#E7C3E7

#D6E8C5

#C5E8D6

Tetradic

#E7C3E7

#E8D6C5

#C5E8C5

#C5D6E8

Monochromatic

#BC57BC

#D28ED2

#E7C3E7

#F8EDF8

Rectangle

#E7C3E7

#E8C5C5

#C5E8C5

#C5E8E8

Compound

#E7C3E7

#E8C5D6

#C5E8C5

#C5E8D6

Variations

Lighter

#ECD0EC

#EFDEEF

#F5ECF5

Darker

#D186D1

#AE3EAE

#662366

Saturation

#DBD1DB

#E8C5E8

#F3B9F3

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

1.57:1

Fail

vs Black

13.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7C3E7

#CED3E7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7C3E7

#CACAE3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7C3E7

#E3CAC8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Prom Corsage 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

#EDBFC8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7C3E7

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAC4ED

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.

#9BD19B

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: #E7C3E7;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7C3E7;

CSS Variable

--color-prom-corsage: #E7C3E7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'prom-corsage': '#E7C3E7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7C3E7] text-[#E7C3E7]

SCSS

$prom-corsage: #E7C3E7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7C3E7?

#E7C3E7 is Prom Corsage, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E7C3E7 warm or cool?

Prom Corsage reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Prom Corsage?

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

What colors pair well with Prom Corsage?

Prom Corsage 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 Prom Corsage?

You can download Prom Corsage 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 Prom Corsage?

The hex code is #E7C3E7. In RGB it's 231, 195, 231, and in HSL it's 300°, 43%, 84%.

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