PURPLES

Sugar High

#EFC9EC

RGB 239, 201, 236 · HSL 305°, 54%, 86% · CMYK 0, 16, 1, 6

Sugar High is #EFC9EC in HEX — rgb(239, 201, 236), hsl(305°, 54%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 1%, 6%).

Sugar High pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 305°, 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#EFC9EC

RGB239, 201, 236

HSL305°, 54%, 86%

HSV305°, 16%, 94%

CMYK0, 16, 1, 6

Decimal15714796

CSS RGBrgb(239, 201, 236)

CSS HSLhsl(305, 54%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Prom Corsage DE5996

ΔE 2.5 · #E7C3E7

Vista Paint

Micaela Abril K-4

ΔE 3.1 · #E8C0E3

Dulux

Pink Feather Boa S49H2

ΔE 3.7 · #EBC1E0

Behr

Creamy Freesia M130-2

ΔE 3.7 · #F1CEF7

Hallman-Lindsay

Rosy Cheeks 1177

ΔE 4.2 · #E7BDE0

PPG

Sweet Alyssum 1252-4

ΔE 4.5 · #E7C2DE

Benjamin Moore

Valentine's 2077-60

ΔE 5 · #F5CCE6

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 5.4 · #E3BDDA

Valspar

Lavender Quartz 4001-9C

ΔE 5.7 · #E0C4E0

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 10.8 · #CAB2D2

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 13 · #E3DBF2

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 13.5 · #CAB6C9

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 16.4 · #B7B1DC

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 17 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 19.8 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 22.8 · #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

#EFC9EC

#C8EFCB

Analogous

#DFC8EF

#EFC9EC

#EFC8D8

Triadic

#EFC9EC

#EBEFC8

#C8EBEF

Split-Complementary

#EFC9EC

#D8EFC8

#C8EFDF

Tetradic

#EFC9EC

#EFDFC8

#C8EFCB

#C8D8EF

Monochromatic

#CB52C1

#DD8DD6

#EFC9EC

#F9EBF8

Rectangle

#EFC9EC

#EFCBC8

#C8EFCB

#C8EBEF

Compound

#EFC9EC

#EFC8D8

#C8EFCB

#C8EFDF

Variations

Lighter

#F2D3EF

#F3E0F2

#F7EEF6

Darker

#DD82D5

#C031B4

#721B6A

Saturation

#E1D6E0

#EFC8EB

#F7C0F2

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFC9EC

#D5DAEC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFC9EC

#D0D0E8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFC9EC

#EBD0CE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Sugar High 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

#F3C3CC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFC9EC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0C8F0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EC

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.

#9BDAA0

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: #EFC9EC;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFC9EC;

CSS Variable

--color-sugar-high: #EFC9EC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sugar-high': '#EFC9EC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFC9EC] text-[#EFC9EC]

SCSS

$sugar-high: #EFC9EC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFC9EC?

#EFC9EC is Sugar High, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #EFC9EC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sugar High?

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

What colors pair well with Sugar High?

Sugar High 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 Sugar High?

You can download Sugar High 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 Sugar High?

The hex code is #EFC9EC. In RGB it's 239, 201, 236, and in HSL it's 305°, 54%, 86%.

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