PURPLES

Purple

#F0E5F0

RGB 240, 229, 240 · HSL 300°, 27%, 92% · CMYK 0, 5, 0, 6

Purple is #F0E5F0 in HEX — rgb(240, 229, 240), hsl(300°, 27%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 0%, 6%).

Purple pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 27%, 92%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#F0E5F0

RGB240, 229, 240

HSL300°, 27%, 92%

HSV300°, 5%, 94%

CMYK0, 5, 0, 6

Decimal15787504

CSS RGBrgb(240, 229, 240)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 27%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Baby Soft Quarter S49F1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #EEE3ED

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2073-70

ΔE 1.3 · #F1E4ED

PPG

Heaven Sent 1252-2

ΔE 1.6 · #EEE1EB

Behr

Patient White 140E-1

ΔE 1.7 · #F2E5ED

Vista Paint

Pale Pansy K-22

ΔE 2.1 · #EBE3EB

Dunn-Edwards

Perfume Haze DE5966

ΔE 2.1 · #F3E9F7

Valspar

Dreamy Heather 1004-6C

ΔE 2.4 · #EBE0E8

Hallman-Lindsay

Ostrich Tail 1223

ΔE 3 · #EADFE6

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 3.7 · #E5DBE5

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 3.8 · #E7E3E9

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 5.3 · #DDDCE9

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 6.1 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 7.1 · #EEE9E7

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 7.2 · #F7DDE0

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 8.1 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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

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

#F0E5F0

#E5F0E5

Analogous

#EBE5F0

#F0E5F0

#F0E5EB

Triadic

#F0E5F0

#F0F0E5

#E5F0F0

Split-Complementary

#F0E5F0

#EBF0E5

#E5F0EB

Tetradic

#F0E5F0

#F0EBE5

#E5F0E5

#E5EBF0

Monochromatic

#B884B8

#D4B5D4

#F0E5F0

#F6EFF6

Rectangle

#F0E5F0

#F0E5E5

#E5F0E5

#E5F0F0

Compound

#F0E5F0

#F0E5EB

#E5F0E5

#E5F0EB

Variations

Lighter

#F3EAF3

#F6F0F6

#F9F7F9

Darker

#CFA9CF

#A65CA6

#623462

Saturation

#ECE9EC

#F0E5F0

#F8DEF8

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

1.22:1

Fail

vs Black

17.17:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0E5F0

#E8EAF1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0E5F0

#E7E7EF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0E5F0

#EFE7E6

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

#F3D8CF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0E5F0

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1DDF3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEC

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.

#AFCFAF

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: #F0E5F0;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0E5F0;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #F0E5F0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#F0E5F0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0E5F0] text-[#F0E5F0]

SCSS

$purple: #F0E5F0;

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#F0E3EC · ΔE 1.4

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#EAE3F0 · ΔE 2.0

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#EBE3EA · ΔE 2.5

Easter Bonnet

#F5E3EF · ΔE 2.6

Charming Pink

#F6E3EF · ΔE 2.9

Baby Dreams

#F5E3EA · ΔE 3.3

Pink Peony

#F8E5EC · ΔE 3.6

Nursery Pink

#F7E2ED · ΔE 3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0E5F0?

#F0E5F0 is Purple, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #F0E5F0 warm or cool?

Purple reads warm, 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 #F0E5F0. In RGB it's 240, 229, 240, and in HSL it's 300°, 27%, 92%.

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