PINKS

Purple Peace

#F2E1EC

RGB 242, 225, 236 · HSL 321°, 40%, 92% · CMYK 0, 7, 2, 5

Purple Peace is #F2E1EC in HEX — rgb(242, 225, 236), hsl(321°, 40%, 92%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 2%, 5%).

Purple Peace pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 321°, 40%, 92%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F2E1EC

RGB242, 225, 236

HSL321°, 40%, 92%

HSV321°, 7%, 95%

CMYK0, 7, 2, 5

Decimal15917548

CSS RGBrgb(242, 225, 236)

CSS HSLhsl(321, 40%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Purple Peace K-6

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Taffeta Tint 1175

ΔE 0.8 · #F3E0EB

Dulux

Pink Veil Quarter S49H1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #F3E3ED

Valspar

Pink Mist 1001-2C

ΔE 1 · #F5E2EC

Benjamin Moore

Easter 2074-70

ΔE 1.3 · #F6E4F0

PPG

Heaven Sent 1252-2

ΔE 1.6 · #EEE1EB

Behr

Milady 160E-1

ΔE 2 · #F2E4EC

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Blossoms DE6001

ΔE 2.5 · #F9E7F4

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 3.7 · #E5DBE5

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 4.3 · #E8DDE2

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 5.4 · #F7DDE0

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 5.7 · #E2D6DB

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 6 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 7.3 · #FDE7E5

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 9.8 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.8 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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

#F2E1EC

#E2F3E8

Analogous

#F0E2F3

#F2E1EC

#F3E2E5

Triadic

#F2E1EC

#EDF3E2

#E2EDF3

Split-Complementary

#F2E1EC

#E5F3E2

#E2F3F0

Tetradic

#F2E1EC

#F3F0E2

#E2F3E8

#E2E5F3

Monochromatic

#C577AA

#DCADCB

#F2E1EC

#F7EDF4

Rectangle

#F2E1EC

#F3E8E2

#E2F3E8

#E2EDF3

Compound

#F2E1EC

#F3E2E5

#E2F3E8

#E2F3F0

Variations

Lighter

#F5E8F1

#F7EFF4

#FAF6F8

Darker

#D89FC4

#B84A92

#6E2955

Saturation

#EDE8EB

#F3E2ED

#F9DCEF

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.76:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2E1EC

#E7E8ED

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2E1EC

#E4E4EB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2E1EC

#F1E3E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Purple Peace strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#F5D5CC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2E1EC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2DAF0

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.

#AAD5B9

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: #F2E1EC;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2E1EC;

CSS Variable

--color-purple-peace: #F2E1EC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple-peace': '#F2E1EC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2E1EC] text-[#F2E1EC]

SCSS

$purple-peace: #F2E1EC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2E1EC?

#F2E1EC is Purple Peace, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #F2E1EC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple Peace?

Purple Peace works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Purple Peace?

Purple Peace pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Purple Peace?

You can download Purple Peace 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 Peace?

The hex code is #F2E1EC. In RGB it's 242, 225, 236, and in HSL it's 321°, 40%, 92%.

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