PURPLES

Placebo Purple

#F0EBFC

RGB 240, 235, 252 · HSL 258°, 74%, 95% · CMYK 5, 7, 0, 1

Placebo Purple is #F0EBFC in HEX — rgb(240, 235, 252), hsl(258°, 74%, 95%), cmyk(5%, 7%, 0%, 1%).

Placebo Purple pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 258°, 74%, 95%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F0EBFC

RGB240, 235, 252

HSL258°, 74%, 95%

HSV258°, 7%, 99%

CMYK5, 7, 0, 1

Decimal15789052

CSS RGBrgb(240, 235, 252)

CSS HSLhsl(258, 74%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Dusk DE5938

ΔE 0.9 · #EEE9F9

Behr

In The Spotlight M570-1

ΔE 1.2 · #F2EAFC

Benjamin Moore

Misty 2071-70

ΔE 3.2 · #EBE4F1

Dulux

Purity Quarter S44H1Q

ΔE 4.1 · #E7E0EE

Vista Paint

Fancy Pansy K-30

ΔE 4.5 · #E6DEEE

PPG

Velvet Scarf 1248-3

ΔE 4.8 · #E3DFEC

Valspar

Spring Parade 1001-4C

ΔE 5.2 · #E7DFEA

Hallman-Lindsay

Fairytale 1238

ΔE 5.6 · #E5DBEB

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 6.2 · #DDDCE9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 6.3 · #E3DBF2

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 6.5 · #E7E3E9

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 6.7 · #E5DBE5

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 9.2 · #F4F4F4

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 9.5 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 9.8 · #EEE9E7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12.1 · #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

#F0EBFC

#F6FCE9

Analogous

#E9EDFC

#F0EBFC

#F8E9FC

Triadic

#F0EBFC

#FCEEE9

#E9FCEE

Split-Complementary

#F0EBFC

#FCF8E9

#EDFCE9

Tetradic

#F0EBFC

#FCE9ED

#F6FCE9

#E9FCF8

Monochromatic

#8B64E8

#BDA6F2

#F0EBFC

#EEE9FC

Rectangle

#F0EBFC

#FCE9F6

#F6FCE9

#E9FCEE

Compound

#F0EBFC

#F8E9FC

#F6FCE9

#EDFCE9

Variations

Lighter

#F2EDFC

#F5F3FC

#FAF8FD

Darker

#AF92F1

#5E22E8

#330C8F

Saturation

#F1EFF5

#EEE9FC

#EEE7FD

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

17.99:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F0EBFC

#EBEEFD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F0EBFC

#ECECFA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F0EBFC

#EEEEEC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Placebo 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

#F3DDD8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F0EBFC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1E2FC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE8ED

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.

#CFE797

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: #F0EBFC;

CSS — background

background-color: #F0EBFC;

CSS Variable

--color-placebo-purple: #F0EBFC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'placebo-purple': '#F0EBFC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F0EBFC] text-[#F0EBFC]

SCSS

$placebo-purple: #F0EBFC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F0EBFC?

#F0EBFC is Placebo Purple, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #F0EBFC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Placebo Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Placebo Purple?

Placebo 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 Placebo Purple?

You can download Placebo 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 Placebo Purple?

The hex code is #F0EBFC. In RGB it's 240, 235, 252, and in HSL it's 258°, 74%, 95%.

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