PURPLES

Charity

#E7DEE7

RGB 231, 222, 231 · HSL 300°, 16%, 89% · CMYK 0, 4, 0, 9

Charity is #E7DEE7 in HEX — rgb(231, 222, 231), hsl(300°, 16%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 0%, 9%).

Charity pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 16%, 89%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#E7DEE7

RGB231, 222, 231

HSL300°, 16%, 89%

HSV300°, 4%, 91%

CMYK0, 4, 0, 9

Decimal15195879

CSS RGBrgb(231, 222, 231)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 16%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Charity SP2D5

Exact match

PPG

Peekaboo 1176-1

ΔE 0.6 · #E6DEE6

Valspar

Spring Parade 1001-4C

ΔE 1.1 · #E7DFEA

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 1.2 · #E5DBE5

Hallman-Lindsay

Ostrich Tail 1223

ΔE 1.3 · #EADFE6

Behr

Razzberry Fizz N120-2

ΔE 1.5 · #E5DBE6

Vista Paint

Hosta Flower C-1230

ΔE 1.7 · #EAE0E6

Benjamin Moore

Sugarplum 1394

ΔE 1.8 · #E4DDE9

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 2.2 · #E8DDE2

Dunn-Edwards

Modest Violet DE5945

ΔE 2.6 · #E9E4EF

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 3.3 · #E0D7DC

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 3.6 · #E2D6DB

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 6.2 · #E7DEDB

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 6.6 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 7 · #F7DDE0

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9 · #EAEAE4

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 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

#E7DEE7

#DEE7DE

Analogous

#E3DEE7

#E7DEE7

#E7DEE3

Triadic

#E7DEE7

#E7E7DE

#DEE7E7

Split-Complementary

#E7DEE7

#E3E7DE

#DEE7E3

Tetradic

#E7DEE7

#E7E3DE

#DEE7DE

#DEE3E7

Monochromatic

#A786A7

#C7B2C7

#E7DEE7

#F4F0F4

Rectangle

#E7DEE7

#E7DEDE

#DEE7DE

#DEE7E7

Compound

#E7DEE7

#E7DEE3

#DEE7DE

#DEE7E3

Variations

Lighter

#ECE5EC

#F0ECF0

#F6F4F6

Darker

#C2A9C2

#936793

#563B56

Saturation

#E4E2E4

#E7DEE7

#F3D3F3

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

16.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7DEE7

#E1E2E8

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7DEE7

#E0E0E6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7DEE7

#E6E0DF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Charity 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

#EDD3C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7DEE7

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAD8ED

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.

#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

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: #E7DEE7;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7DEE7;

CSS Variable

--color-charity: #E7DEE7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'charity': '#E7DEE7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7DEE7] text-[#E7DEE7]

SCSS

$charity: #E7DEE7;

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#EAE3F0 · ΔE 2.8

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#DCD6DD · ΔE 3.5

Peace and Happiness

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7DEE7?

#E7DEE7 is Charity, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E7DEE7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Charity?

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

What colors pair well with Charity?

Charity 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 Charity?

You can download Charity 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 Charity?

The hex code is #E7DEE7. In RGB it's 231, 222, 231, and in HSL it's 300°, 16%, 89%.

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