PURPLES

Purple

#F1E4ED

RGB 241, 228, 237 · HSL 318°, 32%, 92% · CMYK 0, 5, 2, 5

Purple is #F1E4ED in HEX — rgb(241, 228, 237), hsl(318°, 32%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 5%, 2%, 5%).

Purple pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 318°, 32%, 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#F1E4ED

RGB241, 228, 237

HSL318°, 32%, 92%

HSV318°, 5%, 95%

CMYK0, 5, 2, 5

Decimal15852781

CSS RGBrgb(241, 228, 237)

CSS HSLhsl(318, 32%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Purple 2073-70

Exact match

Behr

Patient White 140E-1

ΔE 0.6 · #F2E5ED

Dulux

Baby Soft Quarter S49F1Q

ΔE 1 · #EEE3ED

PPG

Heaven Sent 1252-2

ΔE 1.2 · #EEE1EB

Vista Paint

Rosy View K-743

ΔE 1.4 · #F4E3EC

Valspar

Dreamy Heather 1004-6C

ΔE 1.8 · #EBE0E8

Hallman-Lindsay

Rosie Posie 1195

ΔE 2.2 · #EFE4E9

Dunn-Edwards

Snow Plum DE5973

ΔE 2.6 · #F4EAF0

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 3.5 · #E8DDE2

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 3.6 · #E5DBE5

Kilz

Vintage Lamp LA220-01

ΔE 5.3 · #E9E2E2

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 5.6 · #E0D7DC

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 6 · #F7DDE0

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 6.4 · #EEE9E7

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 7.9 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

80/100

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

#F1E4ED

#E4F1E8

Analogous

#EFE4F1

#F1E4ED

#F1E4E7

Triadic

#F1E4ED

#EDF1E4

#E4EDF1

Split-Complementary

#F1E4ED

#E7F1E4

#E4F1EF

Tetradic

#F1E4ED

#F1EFE4

#E4F1E8

#E4E7F1

Monochromatic

#BD7FAB

#D7B2CC

#F1E4ED

#F6EEF4

Rectangle

#F1E4ED

#F1E8E4

#E4F1E8

#E4EDF1

Compound

#F1E4ED

#F1E4E7

#E4F1E8

#E4F1EF

Variations

Lighter

#F4E9F1

#F6EFF4

#F9F6F8

Darker

#D2A5C5

#AD5593

#672F56

Saturation

#EDE9EB

#F1E4ED

#F8DDF0

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

1.23:1

Fail

vs Black

17.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1E4ED

#E8E9EE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1E4ED

#E6E6EC

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1E4ED

#F0E6E5

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

#F4D8CD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1E4ED

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1DDF1

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.

#AED1B8

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: #F1E4ED;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1E4ED;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #F1E4ED;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#F1E4ED' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1E4ED] text-[#F1E4ED]

SCSS

$purple: #F1E4ED;

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#F5E3EF · ΔE 2.4

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#F8E5EC · ΔE 2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1E4ED?

#F1E4ED is Purple, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #F1E4ED 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 #F1E4ED. In RGB it's 241, 228, 237, and in HSL it's 318°, 32%, 92%.

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