PURPLES

Sweet Dreams

#ECCEE5

RGB 236, 206, 229 · HSL 314°, 44%, 87% · CMYK 0, 13, 3, 7

Sweet Dreams is #ECCEE5 in HEX — rgb(236, 206, 229), hsl(314°, 44%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 3%, 7%).

Sweet Dreams pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 314°, 44%, 87%. 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#ECCEE5

RGB236, 206, 229

HSL314°, 44%, 87%

HSV314°, 13%, 93%

CMYK0, 13, 3, 7

Decimal15519461

CSS RGBrgb(236, 206, 229)

CSS HSLhsl(314, 44%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Veil S49H1

ΔE 0.9 · #EED0E6

Hallman-Lindsay

Poodle Pink 1176

ΔE 0.9 · #EECEE6

Benjamin Moore

Passion 2075-60

ΔE 1.2 · #EECDE5

Vista Paint

Lilac Lady K-5

ΔE 1.2 · #EED1E9

Behr

Beloved Pink S130-1

ΔE 1.8 · #EFD3E9

Valspar

Pink Odyssey 1001-2B

ΔE 2 · #F2D2E7

Dunn-Edwards

Infatuation DE6002

ΔE 2.7 · #F0D5EA

PPG

Syrian Violet 1250-3

ΔE 4.2 · #DFCAE4

Kilz

Pink Tiara RA260-01

ΔE 4.9 · #DEC2DD

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 5.6 · #DAC7DA

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 8.4 · #E3DBF2

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 9.2 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 10.8 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 13.7 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 16.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 17.1 · #CDCECD

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 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

#ECCEE5

#CFECD6

Analogous

#E5CFEC

#ECCEE5

#ECCFD7

Triadic

#ECCEE5

#E6ECCF

#CFE6EC

Split-Complementary

#ECCEE5

#D7ECCF

#CFECE5

Tetradic

#ECCEE5

#ECE5CF

#CFECD6

#CFD7EC

Monochromatic

#C261AB

#D798C8

#ECCEE5

#F8EDF5

Rectangle

#ECCEE5

#ECD6CF

#CFECD6

#CFE6EC

Compound

#ECCEE5

#ECCFD7

#CFECD6

#CFECE5

Variations

Lighter

#F0D9EB

#F3E4EF

#F7F0F5

Darker

#D58EC5

#B53F9A

#6B235A

Saturation

#E2D9E0

#ECCFE6

#F6C6EB

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

1.45:1

Fail

vs Black

14.53:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECCEE5

#D8DBE5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECCEE5

#D3D3E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECCEE5

#EAD3D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Sweet Dreams 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

#F0C7C7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECCEE5

Daylight 5500K

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

#DECCEB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

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.

#A4D5AF

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: #ECCEE5;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECCEE5;

CSS Variable

--color-sweet-dreams: #ECCEE5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sweet-dreams': '#ECCEE5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECCEE5] text-[#ECCEE5]

SCSS

$sweet-dreams: #ECCEE5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECCEE5?

#ECCEE5 is Sweet Dreams, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #ECCEE5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sweet Dreams?

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

What colors pair well with Sweet Dreams?

Sweet Dreams 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 Sweet Dreams?

You can download Sweet Dreams 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 Sweet Dreams?

The hex code is #ECCEE5. In RGB it's 236, 206, 229, and in HSL it's 314°, 44%, 87%.

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