PURPLES

Pale Orchid

#E9DDEA

RGB 233, 221, 234 · HSL 295°, 24%, 89% · CMYK 0, 6, 0, 8

Pale Orchid is #E9DDEA in HEX — rgb(233, 221, 234), hsl(295°, 24%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 0%, 8%).

Pale Orchid pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 295°, 24%, 89%. 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#E9DDEA

RGB233, 221, 234

HSL295°, 24%, 89%

HSV295°, 6%, 92%

CMYK0, 6, 0, 8

Decimal15326698

CSS RGBrgb(233, 221, 234)

CSS HSLhsl(295, 24%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Pale Orchid 1003-6C

Exact match

PPG

Lilac Frost 1250-2

ΔE 0.9 · #E8DEEA

Dulux

Grey Grape Pale SP2E5

ΔE 1.3 · #E7DBE6

Behr

Razzberry Fizz N120-2

ΔE 1.5 · #E5DBE6

Vista Paint

Fairytale C-1237

ΔE 1.6 · #E4D9E7

Benjamin Moore

Sugarplum 1394

ΔE 1.9 · #E4DDE9

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 1.9 · #E5DBE5

Hallman-Lindsay

Fairytale 1238

ΔE 1.9 · #E5DBEB

Dunn-Edwards

Sheer Lavender DE5980

ΔE 2.5 · #EFE2F2

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 4.1 · #DDDCE9

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 4.2 · #E8DDE2

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 5 · #E0D7DC

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 5.4 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 8.4 · #E7DEDB

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 8.7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11 · #CDCECD

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

#E9DDEA

#DDEADC

Analogous

#E2DCEA

#E9DDEA

#EADCE4

Triadic

#E9DDEA

#EAE9DC

#DCEAE9

Split-Complementary

#E9DDEA

#E4EADC

#DCEAE2

Tetradic

#E9DDEA

#EAE2DC

#DDEADC

#DCE4EA

Monochromatic

#AB7DB0

#CAADCD

#E9DDEA

#F5EFF5

Rectangle

#E9DDEA

#EADCDD

#DDEADC

#DCEAE9

Compound

#E9DDEA

#EADCE4

#DDEADC

#DCEAE2

Variations

Lighter

#EDE3EE

#F1EBF2

#F7F4F7

Darker

#C5A3C8

#985C9E

#59355D

Saturation

#E5E1E5

#E9DCEA

#F1D2F4

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

#E9DDEA

#E0E2EB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9DDEA

#DFDFE8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9DDEA

#E8DFDF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Pale Orchid 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

#EED2CB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9DDEA

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBD7EF

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.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B2CFAF

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: #E9DDEA;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9DDEA;

CSS Variable

--color-pale-orchid: #E9DDEA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'pale-orchid': '#E9DDEA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9DDEA] text-[#E9DDEA]

SCSS

$pale-orchid: #E9DDEA;

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#F5E3EF · ΔE 3.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9DDEA?

#E9DDEA is Pale Orchid, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E9DDEA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Pale Orchid?

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

What colors pair well with Pale Orchid?

Pale Orchid 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 Pale Orchid?

You can download Pale Orchid 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 Pale Orchid?

The hex code is #E9DDEA. In RGB it's 233, 221, 234, and in HSL it's 295°, 24%, 89%.

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