WHITES

Essence of Violet

#EFEDEE

RGB 239, 237, 238 · HSL 330°, 6%, 93% · CMYK 0, 1, 0, 6

Essence of Violet is #EFEDEE in HEX — rgb(239, 237, 238), hsl(330°, 6%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 1%, 0%, 6%).

Essence of Violet pulls into the airy end of the whites spectrum — HSL 330°, 6%, 93%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on trim, ceilings, primary walls — where you want light to bounce and breathe. Reads best alongside natural wood, soft greys, matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#EFEDEE

RGB239, 237, 238

HSL330°, 6%, 93%

HSV330°, 1%, 94%

CMYK0, 1, 0, 6

Decimal15724014

CSS RGBrgb(239, 237, 238)

CSS HSLhsl(330, 6%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Essence of Violet DEW396

Exact match

PPG

Coronation 1248-1

ΔE 0.8 · #EDECEC

Benjamin Moore

Mirage 2116-70

ΔE 1.1 · #ECEAEB

Dulux

Summer Cloud Half SW1H3

ΔE 1.3 · #EBEAEA

Vista Paint

Light Lavender K-7

ΔE 1.3 · #F3EEEE

Behr

Phantom Mist 720A-1

ΔE 1.3 · #F1EDF0

Valspar

Lilac Muse 7004-3

ΔE 1.4 · #ECECEB

Hallman-Lindsay

Melting Glacier 600

ΔE 1.8 · #ECEEED

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 2.2 · #F0F2F1

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 2.3 · #EEE9E7

IKEA

IKEA022 IKEA2 22-ikea-2

ΔE 2.4 · #F2F1EE

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 2.4 · #F4F4F4

Kilz

Contemporary White TB-02

ΔE 2.8 · #F4F4F2

Sherwin-Williams

Ceiling Bright White SW7007

ΔE 3.2 · #E9EBE7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 3.9 · #EAEAE4

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 4.1 · #E2E2E2

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EFEDEE

#ECEEED

Analogous

#EEECEE

#EFEDEE

#EEECEC

Triadic

#EFEDEE

#EDEEEC

#ECEDEE

Split-Complementary

#EFEDEE

#ECEEEC

#ECEEEE

Tetradic

#EFEDEE

#EEEEEC

#ECEEED

#ECECEE

Monochromatic

#A69BA1

#CAC4C7

#EFEDEE

#F3F1F2

Rectangle

#EFEDEE

#EEEDEC

#ECEEED

#ECEDEE

Compound

#EFEDEE

#EEECEC

#ECEEED

#ECEEEE

Variations

Lighter

#F2F0F1

#F5F4F4

#F9F8F9

Darker

#C2BABE

#8B7A82

#51474C

Saturation

#EDEDED

#EEECED

#F7E4ED

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms

Best Uses

trim, ceilings, primary walls

Pairs With

natural wood, soft greys, matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.17:1

Fail

vs Black

18.02:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFEDEE

#EEEEEF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFEDEE

#EDEDEE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFEDEE

#EFEDED

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Clean · Expansive

Essence of Violet isn't one color — it's a spectrum of undertones. The right white makes walls feel taller, light feel softer, and trim feel intentional. Test it against the actual light your room gets, not in the showroom.

SymbolismLight, purity, possibility

PersonalityQuiet, fresh, considered

trimceilinglightfreshexpansiveclean

How it looks under different light

#F3DECE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFEDEE

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0E3F2

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AFCFBF

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: #EFEDEE;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFEDEE;

CSS Variable

--color-essence-of-violet: #EFEDEE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'essence-of-violet': '#EFEDEE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFEDEE] text-[#EFEDEE]

SCSS

$essence-of-violet: #EFEDEE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFEDEE?

#EFEDEE is Essence of Violet, a light white with a cool undertone.

Is #EFEDEE warm or cool?

Essence of Violet reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Essence of Violet?

Essence of Violet works well in living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms. Designers typically use it for trim, ceilings, primary walls.

What colors pair well with Essence of Violet?

Essence of Violet pairs naturally with natural wood, soft greys, matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Essence of Violet?

You can download Essence of Violet 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 Essence of Violet?

The hex code is #EFEDEE. In RGB it's 239, 237, 238, and in HSL it's 330°, 6%, 93%.

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