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Violet Ash

#EFDAE6

RGB 239, 218, 230 · HSL 326°, 40%, 90% · CMYK 0, 9, 4, 6

Violet Ash is #EFDAE6 in HEX — rgb(239, 218, 230), hsl(326°, 40%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 9%, 4%, 6%).

Violet Ash pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 326°, 40%, 90%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EFDAE6

RGB239, 218, 230

HSL326°, 40%, 90%

HSV326°, 9%, 94%

CMYK0, 9, 4, 6

Decimal15719142

CSS RGBrgb(239, 218, 230)

CSS HSLhsl(326, 40%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Violet Ash C-1180

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Violet Ash 1181

ΔE 0.7 · #F0DCE8

Valspar

Lucky You 1004-4C

ΔE 1 · #EFD8E5

PPG

Desert Dawn 1252-3

ΔE 1.2 · #EDDBE8

Dulux

Pink Ladies Quarter S49G1Q

ΔE 1.8 · #F3DFEC

Benjamin Moore

Primrose 1367

ΔE 2.2 · #EFD6E0

Sherwin-Williams

Lighthearted Pink SW6568

ΔE 2.9 · #EDD5DD

Behr

Delicate Blush 150E-1

ΔE 3.1 · #F3D6E2

Dunn-Edwards

Spun Sugar DE5014

ΔE 3.3 · #FAE2ED

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 5.1 · #E8DDE2

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 5.2 · #F7DDE0

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 5.3 · #E1D3E6

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 6 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 8.4 · #FDE7E5

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 10.3 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.2 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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

#EFDAE6

#DBF0E4

Analogous

#EEDBF0

#EFDAE6

#F0DBDD

Triadic

#EFDAE6

#E7F0DB

#DBE7F0

Split-Complementary

#EFDAE6

#DDF0DB

#DBF0EE

Tetradic

#EFDAE6

#F0EEDB

#DBF0E4

#DBDDF0

Monochromatic

#C2709E

#D9A6C3

#EFDAE6

#F7EDF3

Rectangle

#EFDAE6

#F0E4DB

#DBF0E4

#DBE7F0

Compound

#EFDAE6

#F0DBDD

#DBF0E4

#DBF0EE

Variations

Lighter

#F3E2EC

#F5EAF0

#F9F4F6

Darker

#D69ABC

#B64786

#6B284E

Saturation

#E9E2E6

#F0DBE7

#F7D4E8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.84:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFDAE6

#E2E2E6

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFDAE6

#DEDEE4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFDAE6

#EEDCDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Violet Ash strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#F3D0C8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFDAE6

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0D5EC

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#AAD5BC

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: #EFDAE6;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFDAE6;

CSS Variable

--color-violet-ash: #EFDAE6;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'violet-ash': '#EFDAE6' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFDAE6] text-[#EFDAE6]

SCSS

$violet-ash: #EFDAE6;

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#F5E3EF · ΔE 3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFDAE6?

#EFDAE6 is Violet Ash, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EFDAE6 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Violet Ash?

Violet Ash works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Violet Ash?

Violet Ash pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Violet Ash?

You can download Violet Ash 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 Violet Ash?

The hex code is #EFDAE6. In RGB it's 239, 218, 230, and in HSL it's 326°, 40%, 90%.

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