PURPLES

Cabbage Rose

#EFC9E3

RGB 239, 201, 227 · HSL 319°, 54%, 86% · CMYK 0, 16, 5, 6

Cabbage Rose is #EFC9E3 in HEX — rgb(239, 201, 227), hsl(319°, 54%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 5%, 6%).

Cabbage Rose pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 319°, 54%, 86%. 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#EFC9E3

RGB239, 201, 227

HSL319°, 54%, 86%

HSV319°, 16%, 94%

CMYK0, 16, 5, 6

Decimal15714787

CSS RGBrgb(239, 201, 227)

CSS HSLhsl(319, 54%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Cabbage Rose K-741

Exact match

Dulux

Pink Ladies S49G1

ΔE 1.1 · #EDCAE4

Hallman-Lindsay

Venetian Rose 1162

ΔE 1.5 · #EFC6E1

Benjamin Moore

Dog's 2076-60

ΔE 1.6 · #F4CBE4

Behr

Cranapple Cream S140-2

ΔE 2.2 · #EBC3DC

PPG

Sweet Alyssum 1252-4

ΔE 2.8 · #E7C2DE

Dunn-Edwards

Pink Lily DE5008

ΔE 3.1 · #F8D0E7

Valspar

Dreamy Memory 1004-4B

ΔE 4 · #EBCADD

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 4.5 · #E3BDDA

Sherwin-Williams

Childlike SW6569

ΔE 6.7 · #E8C0CF

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 11.2 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 11.6 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 13.6 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 15.9 · #ECB7B8

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 18.3 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 19.4 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

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

#EFC9E3

#C8EFD4

Analogous

#E8C8EF

#EFC9E3

#EFC8CF

Triadic

#EFC9E3

#E2EFC8

#C8E2EF

Split-Complementary

#EFC9E3

#CFEFC8

#C8EFE8

Tetradic

#EFC9E3

#EFE8C8

#C8EFD4

#C8CFEF

Monochromatic

#CB52A5

#DD8DC4

#EFC9E3

#F9EBF5

Rectangle

#EFC9E3

#EFD4C8

#C8EFD4

#C8E2EF

Compound

#EFC9E3

#EFC8CF

#C8EFD4

#C8EFE8

Variations

Lighter

#F2D3E8

#F3E0ED

#F7EEF4

Darker

#DD82C0

#C03193

#721B56

Saturation

#E1D6DD

#EFC8E2

#F7C0E5

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

1.49:1

Fail

vs Black

14.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFC9E3

#D7D9E3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFC9E3

#D0D0E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFC9E3

#ECCECD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Cabbage Rose 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

#F3C3C5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFC9E3

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0C8EA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EB

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.

#9BDAAF

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: #EFC9E3;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFC9E3;

CSS Variable

--color-cabbage-rose: #EFC9E3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cabbage-rose': '#EFC9E3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFC9E3] text-[#EFC9E3]

SCSS

$cabbage-rose: #EFC9E3;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFC9E3?

#EFC9E3 is Cabbage Rose, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #EFC9E3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Cabbage Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Cabbage Rose?

Cabbage Rose 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 Cabbage Rose?

You can download Cabbage Rose 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 Cabbage Rose?

The hex code is #EFC9E3. In RGB it's 239, 201, 227, and in HSL it's 319°, 54%, 86%.

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