PURPLES

Mousse aux Pruneaux

#E8CEF6

RGB 232, 206, 246 · HSL 279°, 69%, 89% · CMYK 6, 16, 0, 4

Mousse aux Pruneaux is #E8CEF6 in HEX — rgb(232, 206, 246), hsl(279°, 69%, 89%), cmyk(6%, 16%, 0%, 4%).

Mousse aux Pruneaux pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 279°, 69%, 89%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E8CEF6

RGB232, 206, 246

HSL279°, 69%, 89%

HSV279°, 16%, 96%

CMYK6, 16, 0, 4

Decimal15257334

CSS RGBrgb(232, 206, 246)

CSS HSLhsl(279, 69%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Rose Glow 680C-3

ΔE 0.4 · #E9CFF7

Dunn-Edwards

Prom Corsage DE5996

ΔE 5.3 · #E7C3E7

Hallman-Lindsay

Glittering Gemstone 1190

ΔE 5.9 · #DEC0E2

Vista Paint

Glittering Gemstone C-1189

ΔE 6.5 · #DDBFE0

Valspar

Purple Whisper 4002-9C

ΔE 7.2 · #D9C6E3

PPG

Syrian Violet 1250-3

ΔE 7.8 · #DFCAE4

Kilz

Youthful Pink RA240-01

ΔE 7.8 · #D6BFDD

Benjamin Moore

Bunny 2074-60

ΔE 8.1 · #EECEE7

Dulux

Pink Ladies S49G1

ΔE 8.1 · #EDCAE4

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 11.2 · #CAB2D2

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 11.4 · #E3DBF2

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 13.7 · #D2CBDD

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 13.9 · #B7B1DC

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 17.5 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 20 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 22.9 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

68/100

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 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

#E8CEF6

#DDF6D0

Analogous

#D5D0F6

#E8CEF6

#F6D0F0

Triadic

#E8CEF6

#F6E9D0

#D0F6E9

Split-Complementary

#E8CEF6

#F0F6D0

#D0F6D5

Tetradic

#E8CEF6

#F6D5D0

#DDF6D0

#D0F0F6

Monochromatic

#AC4EDF

#CA8FEA

#E8CEF6

#F5E9FB

Rectangle

#E8CEF6

#F6D0DD

#DDF6D0

#D0F6E9

Compound

#E8CEF6

#F6D0F0

#DDF6D0

#D0F6D5

Variations

Lighter

#EDD9F8

#F1E4F8

#F7F0FA

Darker

#C680EB

#991EDC

#5A0F82

Saturation

#E5DDE9

#E9D0F6

#EACBFB

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

1.44:1

Fail

vs Black

14.59:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8CEF6

#D3DBF6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8CEF6

#D3D3F1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8CEF6

#E4D6D2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Mousse aux Pruneaux 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

#EDC7D4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8CEF6

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBCCF8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE8ED

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.

#B4E59A

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: #E8CEF6;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8CEF6;

CSS Variable

--color-mousse-aux-pruneaux: #E8CEF6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mousse-aux-pruneaux': '#E8CEF6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8CEF6] text-[#E8CEF6]

SCSS

$mousse-aux-pruneaux: #E8CEF6;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8CEF6?

#E8CEF6 is Mousse aux Pruneaux, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #E8CEF6 warm or cool?

Mousse aux Pruneaux reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mousse aux Pruneaux?

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

What colors pair well with Mousse aux Pruneaux?

Mousse aux Pruneaux 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 Mousse aux Pruneaux?

You can download Mousse aux Pruneaux 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 Mousse aux Pruneaux?

The hex code is #E8CEF6. In RGB it's 232, 206, 246, and in HSL it's 279°, 69%, 89%.

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