PURPLES

Passion

#EECDE5

RGB 238, 205, 229 · HSL 316°, 49%, 87% · CMYK 0, 14, 4, 7

Passion is #EECDE5 in HEX — rgb(238, 205, 229), hsl(316°, 49%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 14%, 4%, 7%).

Passion pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 316°, 49%, 87%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#EECDE5

RGB238, 205, 229

HSL316°, 49%, 87%

HSV316°, 14%, 93%

CMYK0, 14, 4, 7

Decimal15650277

CSS RGBrgb(238, 205, 229)

CSS HSLhsl(316, 49%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Passion 2075-60

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Poodle Pink 1176

ΔE 0.5 · #EECEE6

Dulux

Pink Ladies S49G1

ΔE 1.5 · #EDCAE4

Vista Paint

Poddle Pink C-1175

ΔE 1.6 · #EECEE3

Valspar

Pink Odyssey 1001-2B

ΔE 2.3 · #F2D2E7

Behr

Beloved Pink S130-1

ΔE 2.7 · #EFD3E9

Dunn-Edwards

Pink Lily DE5008

ΔE 3.1 · #F8D0E7

PPG

Sweet Alyssum 1252-4

ΔE 4.4 · #E7C2DE

Kilz

Pink Tiara RA260-01

ΔE 4.9 · #DEC2DD

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 6.6 · #DAC7DA

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 9.5 · #E3DBF2

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 10.3 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 11.8 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 14.8 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 17.3 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 18.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

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

#EECDE5

#CEEED6

Analogous

#E7CEEE

#EECDE5

#EECED5

Triadic

#EECDE5

#E5EECE

#CEE5EE

Split-Complementary

#EECDE5

#D5EECE

#CEEEE7

Tetradic

#EECDE5

#EEE7CE

#CEEED6

#CED5EE

Monochromatic

#C75CAA

#DB95C8

#EECDE5

#F8ECF5

Rectangle

#EECDE5

#EED6CE

#CEEED6

#CEE5EE

Compound

#EECDE5

#EECED5

#CEEED6

#CEEEE7

Variations

Lighter

#F1D7EB

#F3E3EF

#F7EFF5

Darker

#D98AC4

#BC3899

#6F1F5A

Saturation

#E3D9E0

#EECEE5

#F7C5E9

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

14.50:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EECDE5

#D8DBE5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EECDE5

#D3D3E2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EECDE5

#EBD2D1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Passion 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

#F2C6C7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EECDE5

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFCBEB

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.

#A1D8B0

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: #EECDE5;

CSS — background

background-color: #EECDE5;

CSS Variable

--color-passion: #EECDE5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'passion': '#EECDE5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EECDE5] text-[#EECDE5]

SCSS

$passion: #EECDE5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EECDE5?

#EECDE5 is Passion, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #EECDE5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Passion?

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

What colors pair well with Passion?

Passion 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 Passion?

You can download Passion 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 Passion?

The hex code is #EECDE5. In RGB it's 238, 205, 229, and in HSL it's 316°, 49%, 87%.

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