PURPLES

Desert Dawn

#EDDBE8

RGB 237, 219, 232 · HSL 317°, 33%, 89% · CMYK 0, 8, 2, 7

Desert Dawn is #EDDBE8 in HEX — rgb(237, 219, 232), hsl(317°, 33%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 2%, 7%).

Desert Dawn pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 317°, 33%, 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#EDDBE8

RGB237, 219, 232

HSL317°, 33%, 89%

HSV317°, 8%, 93%

CMYK0, 8, 2, 7

Decimal15588328

CSS RGBrgb(237, 219, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(317, 33%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Desert Dawn 1252-3

Exact match

Vista Paint

Maiden of the Mist C-1187

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Violet Ash 1181

ΔE 1 · #F0DCE8

Dulux

Pink Ladies Quarter S49G1Q

ΔE 1.7 · #F3DFEC

Valspar

Cascadia 1002-4C

ΔE 1.8 · #F3DFED

Behr

Razzberry Fizz N120-2

ΔE 3.1 · #E5DBE6

Benjamin Moore

Easter 2074-70

ΔE 3.2 · #F6E4F0

Dunn-Edwards

Sheer Lavender DE5980

ΔE 3.2 · #EFE2F2

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 3.3 · #E5DBE5

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 4.6 · #E1D3E6

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 4.8 · #E8DDE2

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 5.7 · #E0D7DC

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 6.1 · #F7DDE0

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 8.9 · #E7DEDB

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 9.9 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#EDDBE8

#DAECDF

Analogous

#E8DAEC

#EDDBE8

#ECDADE

Triadic

#EDDBE8

#E7ECDA

#DAE7EC

Split-Complementary

#EDDBE8

#DEECDA

#DAECE8

Tetradic

#EDDBE8

#ECE8DA

#DAECDF

#DADEEC

Monochromatic

#B974A5

#D3A7C6

#EDDBE8

#F6EEF4

Rectangle

#EDDBE8

#ECDFDA

#DAECDF

#DAE7EC

Compound

#EDDBE8

#ECDADE

#DAECDF

#DAECE8

Variations

Lighter

#F0E1EC

#F3E9F0

#F7F3F6

Darker

#CF9CC1

#AA5090

#642D55

Saturation

#E6E0E4

#ECDAE7

#F6D0EB

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDDBE8

#E1E3E9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDDBE8

#DEDEE6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDDBE8

#ECDEDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Desert Dawn 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

#F1D1C9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDDBE8

Daylight 5500K

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

#DED6ED

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#ADD1B8

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: #EDDBE8;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDDBE8;

CSS Variable

--color-desert-dawn: #EDDBE8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'desert-dawn': '#EDDBE8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDDBE8] text-[#EDDBE8]

SCSS

$desert-dawn: #EDDBE8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDDBE8?

#EDDBE8 is Desert Dawn, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #EDDBE8 warm or cool?

Desert Dawn reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Desert Dawn?

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

What colors pair well with Desert Dawn?

Desert Dawn 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 Desert Dawn?

You can download Desert Dawn 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 Desert Dawn?

The hex code is #EDDBE8. In RGB it's 237, 219, 232, and in HSL it's 317°, 33%, 89%.

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