PURPLES

Purple

#EDE0F5

RGB 237, 224, 245 · HSL 277°, 51%, 92% · CMYK 3, 9, 0, 4

Purple is #EDE0F5 in HEX — rgb(237, 224, 245), hsl(277°, 51%, 92%), cmyk(3%, 9%, 0%, 4%).

Purple pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 277°, 51%, 92%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#EDE0F5

RGB237, 224, 245

HSL277°, 51%, 92%

HSV277°, 9%, 96%

CMYK3, 9, 0, 4

Decimal15589621

CSS RGBrgb(237, 224, 245)

CSS HSLhsl(277, 51%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wine Pairing S120-1

ΔE 1.3 · #EEDEF2

Dunn-Edwards

Lingering Lilac DE5959

ΔE 2.6 · #E6DEF0

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 2.9 · #E3DBF2

Dulux

Baby Soft Half S49F1H

ΔE 3 · #E9DAEB

Vista Paint

Fancy Pansy K-30

ΔE 3.4 · #E6DEEE

Hallman-Lindsay

Fairytale 1238

ΔE 3.5 · #E5DBEB

Valspar

Purple Mist 4002-9A

ΔE 4.2 · #E6DCEA

Benjamin Moore

Misty 2071-70

ΔE 4.7 · #EBE4F1

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 4.7 · #E1D3E6

PPG

Desert Dawn 1252-3

ΔE 4.8 · #EDDBE8

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 6.2 · #E5DBE5

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 8.4 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 9.3 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 12.4 · #EEE9E7

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 12.8 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 14.9 · #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

#EDE0F5

#E8F5E0

Analogous

#E3E0F5

#EDE0F5

#F5E0F3

Triadic

#EDE0F5

#F5EDE0

#E0F5ED

Split-Complementary

#EDE0F5

#F3F5E0

#E0F5E3

Tetradic

#EDE0F5

#F5E3E0

#E8F5E0

#E0F3F5

Monochromatic

#AA6DD0

#CBA6E2

#EDE0F5

#F4ECF9

Rectangle

#EDE0F5

#F5E0E8

#E8F5E0

#E0F5ED

Compound

#EDE0F5

#F5E0F3

#E8F5E0

#E0F5E3

Variations

Lighter

#F1E6F7

#F4EDF8

#F8F5FA

Darker

#C498E0

#923AC8

#551F77

Saturation

#EBE7EE

#EDE0F5

#EEDBFA

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.58:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDE0F5

#E2E6F6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDE0F5

#E2E2F2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDE0F5

#EBE4E2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple 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

#F1D5D3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDE0F5

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDAF7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#B9DBA4

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: #EDE0F5;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDE0F5;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #EDE0F5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#EDE0F5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDE0F5] text-[#EDE0F5]

SCSS

$purple: #EDE0F5;

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#E3DCE8 · ΔE 5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDE0F5?

#EDE0F5 is Purple, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #EDE0F5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple 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 Purple?

You can download Purple 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 Purple?

The hex code is #EDE0F5. In RGB it's 237, 224, 245, and in HSL it's 277°, 51%, 92%.

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