PURPLES

Peppermint Stick

#EFB0DD

RGB 239, 176, 221 · HSL 317°, 66%, 81% · CMYK 0, 26, 8, 6

Peppermint Stick is #EFB0DD in HEX — rgb(239, 176, 221), hsl(317°, 66%, 81%), cmyk(0%, 26%, 8%, 6%).

Peppermint Stick pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 317°, 66%, 81%. 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#EFB0DD

RGB239, 176, 221

HSL317°, 66%, 81%

HSV317°, 26%, 94%

CMYK0, 26, 8, 6

Decimal15708381

CSS RGBrgb(239, 176, 221)

CSS HSLhsl(317, 66%, 81%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Peppermint Stick M150-2

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Pretty 2077-50

ΔE 3 · #ECA9D4

Dulux

Beautiful Pink S49G3

ΔE 3.7 · #E3A8D3

Dunn-Edwards

Exotic Violet DE5003

ΔE 5.7 · #E1A0CF

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 6 · #DBA3CE

Vista Paint

French Rose K-739

ΔE 6.2 · #DBA8D1

Valspar

Pink Plunge 1001-1C

ΔE 6.4 · #EAA7CA

Hallman-Lindsay

Tiara Pink 1163

ΔE 6.4 · #DAA6CF

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 12.4 · #E3BDDA

Sherwin-Williams

Haute Pink SW6570

ΔE 14.1 · #D899B1

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 16.2 · #E2A3B3

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 21 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 23.1 · #ECB7B8

Colorhouse

Petal .03 Petal-03

ΔE 23.7 · #F1A1A6

RAL

Light Pink 3015

ΔE 25.1 · #EA899A

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 27.1 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

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

#EFB0DD

#AFEFC1

Analogous

#E1AFEF

#EFB0DD

#EFAFBC

Triadic

#EFB0DD

#DCEFAF

#AFDCEF

Split-Complementary

#EFB0DD

#BCEFAF

#AFEFE1

Tetradic

#EFB0DD

#EFE1AF

#AFEFC1

#AFBCEF

Monochromatic

#D530A6

#E26FC1

#EFB0DD

#FBEAF6

Rectangle

#EFB0DD

#EFC1AF

#AFEFC1

#AFDCEF

Compound

#EFB0DD

#EFAFBC

#AFEFC1

#AFEFE1

Variations

Lighter

#F2BFE3

#F2D2E9

#F6E6F1

Darker

#E367C0

#C41F95

#741058

Saturation

#D8C5D3

#EFAFDC

#F7A6E0

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

1.76:1

Fail

vs Black

11.92:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFB0DD

#C8CCDC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFB0DD

#BDBDD8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFB0DD

#EBBAB8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Peppermint Stick 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

#F3B1C1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFB0DD

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0B6E5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EC

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.

#83DC9C

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: #EFB0DD;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFB0DD;

CSS Variable

--color-peppermint-stick: #EFB0DD;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'peppermint-stick': '#EFB0DD' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFB0DD] text-[#EFB0DD]

SCSS

$peppermint-stick: #EFB0DD;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFB0DD?

#EFB0DD is Peppermint Stick, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #EFB0DD warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Peppermint Stick?

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

What colors pair well with Peppermint Stick?

Peppermint Stick 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 Peppermint Stick?

You can download Peppermint Stick 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 Peppermint Stick?

The hex code is #EFB0DD. In RGB it's 239, 176, 221, and in HSL it's 317°, 66%, 81%.

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