PURPLES

Recuperate Quarter

#ECE2EE

RGB 236, 226, 238 · HSL 290°, 26%, 91% · CMYK 1, 5, 0, 7

Recuperate Quarter is #ECE2EE in HEX — rgb(236, 226, 238), hsl(290°, 26%, 91%), cmyk(1%, 5%, 0%, 7%).

Recuperate Quarter pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 290°, 26%, 91%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#ECE2EE

RGB236, 226, 238

HSL290°, 26%, 91%

HSV290°, 5%, 93%

CMYK1, 5, 0, 7

Decimal15524590

CSS RGBrgb(236, 226, 238)

CSS HSLhsl(290, 26%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Recuperate Quarter S45F1Q

Exact match

PPG

Angora Pink 1250-1

ΔE 1.3 · #EBDFEA

Benjamin Moore

Misty 2071-70

ΔE 1.3 · #EBE4F1

Valspar

Spring Parade 1001-4C

ΔE 1.5 · #E7DFEA

Dunn-Edwards

Modest Violet DE5945

ΔE 1.9 · #E9E4EF

Behr

Coquette 100E-1

ΔE 1.9 · #EAE3EC

Vista Paint

Pale Pansy K-22

ΔE 2.2 · #EBE3EB

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 2.7 · #E5DBE5

Hallman-Lindsay

Ostrich Tail 1223

ΔE 2.8 · #EADFE6

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 3.8 · #E7E3E9

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 4.2 · #DDDCE9

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 5.5 · #E0D7DC

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 6.2 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 7.7 · #EEE9E7

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 8.7 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.1 · #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 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

#ECE2EE

#E4EEE2

Analogous

#E6E2EE

#ECE2EE

#EEE2EA

Triadic

#ECE2EE

#EEECE2

#E2EEEC

Split-Complementary

#ECE2EE

#EAEEE2

#E2EEE6

Tetradic

#ECE2EE

#EEE6E2

#E4EEE2

#E2EAEE

Monochromatic

#AD82B5

#CCB2D2

#ECE2EE

#F4EFF6

Rectangle

#ECE2EE

#EEE2E4

#E4EEE2

#E2EEEC

Compound

#ECE2EE

#EEE2EA

#E4EEE2

#E2EEE6

Variations

Lighter

#F0E8F1

#F3EEF4

#F8F6F8

Darker

#C6A7CD

#985BA4

#593460

Saturation

#E9E6EA

#ECE2EE

#F2DAF7

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

16.68:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECE2EE

#E5E7EF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECE2EE

#E4E4EC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECE2EE

#EBE4E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Recuperate Quarter 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

#F0D6CE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECE2EE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDBF2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#B5CFAF

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: #ECE2EE;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECE2EE;

CSS Variable

--color-recuperate-quarter: #ECE2EE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'recuperate-quarter': '#ECE2EE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECE2EE] text-[#ECE2EE]

SCSS

$recuperate-quarter: #ECE2EE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECE2EE?

#ECE2EE is Recuperate Quarter, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #ECE2EE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Recuperate Quarter?

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

What colors pair well with Recuperate Quarter?

Recuperate Quarter 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 Recuperate Quarter?

You can download Recuperate Quarter 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 Recuperate Quarter?

The hex code is #ECE2EE. In RGB it's 236, 226, 238, and in HSL it's 290°, 26%, 91%.

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