PURPLES

Coquette

#EAE3EC

RGB 234, 227, 236 · HSL 287°, 19%, 91% · CMYK 1, 4, 0, 7

Coquette is #EAE3EC in HEX — rgb(234, 227, 236), hsl(287°, 19%, 91%), cmyk(1%, 4%, 0%, 7%).

Coquette pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 287°, 19%, 91%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#EAE3EC

RGB234, 227, 236

HSL287°, 19%, 91%

HSV287°, 4%, 93%

CMYK1, 4, 0, 7

Decimal15393772

CSS RGBrgb(234, 227, 236)

CSS HSLhsl(287, 19%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Coquette 100E-1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Pale Pansy K-22

ΔE 0.6 · #EBE3EB

Dulux

Wisteria Archway Quarter S45H1Q

ΔE 1.1 · #E9E2ED

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2072-70

ΔE 1.2 · #ECE4EB

Dunn-Edwards

Modest Violet DE5945

ΔE 1.3 · #E9E4EF

PPG

Violet Vogue 1249-1

ΔE 1.3 · #E9E1E8

Valspar

Gossamer Curtains 1002-6C

ΔE 1.6 · #E9E2E8

Hallman-Lindsay

Easter Bunny 1237

ΔE 1.7 · #EBE5EB

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 1.9 · #E7E3E9

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 2.8 · #E5DBE5

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 4.1 · #DDDCE9

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 4.7 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 6 · #EEE9E7

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 7.3 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 7.3 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.3 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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 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

#EAE3EC

#E6ECE4

Analogous

#E6E4EC

#EAE3EC

#ECE4EA

Triadic

#EAE3EC

#ECEBE4

#E4ECEB

Split-Complementary

#EAE3EC

#EAECE4

#E4ECE6

Tetradic

#EAE3EC

#ECE6E4

#E6ECE4

#E4EAEC

Monochromatic

#A689AE

#C8B6CD

#EAE3EC

#F4F0F5

Rectangle

#EAE3EC

#ECE4E6

#E6ECE4

#E4ECEB

Compound

#EAE3EC

#ECE4EA

#E6ECE4

#E4ECE6

Variations

Lighter

#EFE9F0

#F2EFF3

#F8F6F8

Darker

#C1ACC7

#8F659A

#533A5A

Saturation

#E9E7E9

#EBE4EC

#F0DAF6

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

1.26:1

Fail

vs Black

16.70:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EAE3EC

#E5E6ED

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EAE3EC

#E4E4EB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EAE3EC

#E9E5E4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Coquette 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

#EFD7CC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EAE3EC

Daylight 5500K

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

#DCDCF0

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.

#B6CFAF

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: #EAE3EC;

CSS — background

background-color: #EAE3EC;

CSS Variable

--color-coquette: #EAE3EC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'coquette': '#EAE3EC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EAE3EC] text-[#EAE3EC]

SCSS

$coquette: #EAE3EC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EAE3EC?

#EAE3EC is Coquette, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #EAE3EC warm or cool?

Coquette reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Coquette?

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

What colors pair well with Coquette?

Coquette 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 Coquette?

You can download Coquette 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 Coquette?

The hex code is #EAE3EC. In RGB it's 234, 227, 236, and in HSL it's 287°, 19%, 91%.

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