PURPLES

Purple

#EFECF4

RGB 239, 236, 244 · HSL 262°, 27%, 94% · CMYK 2, 3, 0, 4

Purple is #EFECF4 in HEX — rgb(239, 236, 244), hsl(262°, 27%, 94%), cmyk(2%, 3%, 0%, 4%).

Purple pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 262°, 27%, 94%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. 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#EFECF4

RGB239, 236, 244

HSL262°, 27%, 94%

HSV262°, 3%, 96%

CMYK2, 3, 0, 4

Decimal15723764

CSS RGBrgb(239, 236, 244)

CSS HSLhsl(262, 27%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Frosty Morning W-B-620

ΔE 0.5 · #EFECF3

Vista Paint

Greek Goddess K-39

ΔE 1.5 · #EDE9EF

Benjamin Moore

Polar 2069-70

ΔE 1.8 · #E9E9F0

Dunn-Edwards

Tranquil Eve DE5952

ΔE 2.3 · #ECE7F2

PPG

Iris Isle 1248-2

ΔE 2.5 · #E8E5EC

Hallman-Lindsay

Easter Bunny 1237

ΔE 2.7 · #EBE5EB

Valspar

Star Light 4001-7A

ΔE 2.9 · #E7E6EB

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 3.3 · #E7E3E9

Kilz

Inverness RB200-01

ΔE 3.8 · #E4E8EC

Dulux

Wisteria Archway Quarter S45H1Q

ΔE 3.8 · #E9E2ED

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 4.9 · #F4F4F4

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 5.2 · #F0F2F1

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 5.3 · #EEE9E7

Sherwin-Williams

Elation SW6827

ΔE 5.6 · #DFDCE5

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 5.8 · #E2E2E2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

85/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstoneViolet UndertoneBlue

Reads as a neutral violet with a blue undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EFECF4

#F1F4EC

Analogous

#ECEDF4

#EFECF4

#F3ECF4

Triadic

#EFECF4

#F4EFEC

#ECF4EF

Split-Complementary

#EFECF4

#F4F3EC

#EDF4EC

Tetradic

#EFECF4

#F4ECED

#F1F4EC

#ECF4F3

Monochromatic

#9D8ABC

#C6BBD8

#EFECF4

#F1EFF6

Rectangle

#EFECF4

#F4ECF1

#F1F4EC

#ECF4EF

Compound

#EFECF4

#F3ECF4

#F1F4EC

#EDF4EC

Variations

Lighter

#F2EFF6

#F5F4F8

#F9F9FB

Darker

#BBAED2

#7A5FA8

#463565

Saturation

#EFEEF1

#EFECF4

#EDE6F9

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

1.17:1

Fail

vs Black

17.97:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFECF4

#ECEEF5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFECF4

#EDEDF3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFECF4

#EEEDED

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple 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

#F3DED2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFECF4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0E3F6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C3CFAF

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: #EFECF4;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFECF4;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #EFECF4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#EFECF4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFECF4] text-[#EFECF4]

SCSS

$purple: #EFECF4;

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#EBE9EA · ΔE 3.8

Dreamy Cloud

#E5E3E7 · ΔE 3.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFECF4?

#EFECF4 is Purple, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #EFECF4 warm or cool?

Purple reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple 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 Purple?

You can download Purple 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 Purple?

The hex code is #EFECF4. In RGB it's 239, 236, 244, and in HSL it's 262°, 27%, 94%.

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