PURPLES

Greek Goddess

#EDE9EF

RGB 237, 233, 239 · HSL 280°, 16%, 93% · CMYK 1, 3, 0, 6

Greek Goddess is #EDE9EF in HEX — rgb(237, 233, 239), hsl(280°, 16%, 93%), cmyk(1%, 3%, 0%, 6%).

Greek Goddess pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 280°, 16%, 93%. 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#EDE9EF

RGB237, 233, 239

HSL280°, 16%, 93%

HSV280°, 3%, 94%

CMYK1, 3, 0, 6

Decimal15591919

CSS RGBrgb(237, 233, 239)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 16%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Greek Goddess K-39

Exact match

Behr

Whimsical White 110E-1

ΔE 0.7 · #EFE9EF

Hallman-Lindsay

Easter Bunny 1237

ΔE 1.4 · #EBE5EB

PPG

Winter Morn 1172-2

ΔE 1.4 · #EAE8EC

Benjamin Moore

Polar 2069-70

ΔE 1.5 · #E9E9F0

Dunn-Edwards

Cool Frost DE5931

ΔE 1.7 · #E7E6ED

Valspar

Star Light 4001-7A

ΔE 1.8 · #E7E6EB

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 2.1 · #E7E3E9

Dulux

Aldine SP2C5

ΔE 2.8 · #E7E1E8

Kilz

Inverness RB200-01

ΔE 3.2 · #E4E8EC

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 4.1 · #EEE9E7

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 4.5 · #E2E2E2

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 4.8 · #F4F4F4

Sherwin-Williams

Rarified Air SW6525

ΔE 4.9 · #E1E6E6

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 4.9 · #F0F2F1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#EDE9EF

#ECF0EA

Analogous

#EBEAF0

#EDE9EF

#F0EAEF

Triadic

#EDE9EF

#F0EEEA

#EAF0EE

Split-Complementary

#EDE9EF

#EFF0EA

#EAF0EB

Tetradic

#EDE9EF

#F0EBEA

#ECF0EA

#EAEFF0

Monochromatic

#A692B0

#CABED0

#EDE9EF

#F3F0F4

Rectangle

#EDE9EF

#F0EAEC

#ECF0EA

#EAF0EE

Compound

#EDE9EF

#F0EAEF

#ECF0EA

#EAF0EB

Variations

Lighter

#F1EEF3

#F5F3F6

#F9F8F9

Darker

#C1B3C9

#8A6D98

#513E5A

Saturation

#EDECEE

#EEEAF0

#F1E3F8

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

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDE9EF

#EAEBF0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDE9EF

#EAEAEE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDE9EF

#ECEAEA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Greek Goddess 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

#F1DBCE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDE9EF

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEE0F3

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.

#BACFAF

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: #EDE9EF;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDE9EF;

CSS Variable

--color-greek-goddess: #EDE9EF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'greek-goddess': '#EDE9EF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDE9EF] text-[#EDE9EF]

SCSS

$greek-goddess: #EDE9EF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDE9EF?

#EDE9EF is Greek Goddess, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #EDE9EF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Greek Goddess?

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

What colors pair well with Greek Goddess?

Greek Goddess 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 Greek Goddess?

You can download Greek Goddess 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 Greek Goddess?

The hex code is #EDE9EF. In RGB it's 237, 233, 239, and in HSL it's 280°, 16%, 93%.

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