PURPLES

Purple

#F7C5EF

RGB 247, 197, 239 · HSL 310°, 76%, 87% · CMYK 0, 20, 3, 3

Purple is #F7C5EF in HEX — rgb(247, 197, 239), hsl(310°, 76%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 20%, 3%, 3%).

Purple pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 310°, 76%, 87%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#F7C5EF

RGB247, 197, 239

HSL310°, 76%, 87%

HSV310°, 20%, 97%

CMYK0, 20, 3, 3

Decimal16238063

CSS RGBrgb(247, 197, 239)

CSS HSLhsl(310, 76%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Funny Face M140-2

ΔE 1.2 · #F5C2ED

Dunn-Edwards

Light Lavender DE5002

ΔE 4.3 · #F1BFE2

Vista Paint

Pink Heath C-1155

ΔE 4.9 · #F2BEE0

Hallman-Lindsay

Pink Heath 1156

ΔE 5.2 · #F2BDDF

Dulux

Pink Beads S49G2

ΔE 5.7 · #E9BADD

Valspar

Magic Wand 1001-2A

ΔE 5.8 · #EBBADC

PPG

Sweet Alyssum 1252-4

ΔE 8.8 · #E7C2DE

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 8.8 · #E3BDDA

Benjamin Moore

Valentine's 2077-60

ΔE 8.9 · #F5CCE6

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 14 · #CAB2D2

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 18 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 18.4 · #E3DBF2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 18.9 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 22.3 · #ECB7B8

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 22.4 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 28.3 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

66/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#F7C5EF

#C5F7CD

Analogous

#E6C5F7

#F7C5EF

#F7C5D5

Triadic

#F7C5EF

#EFF7C5

#C5EFF7

Split-Complementary

#F7C5EF

#D5F7C5

#C5F7E6

Tetradic

#F7C5EF

#F7E6C5

#C5F7CD

#C5D5F7

Monochromatic

#E53EC9

#EE81DC

#F7C5EF

#FCE9F9

Rectangle

#F7C5EF

#F7CDC5

#C5F7CD

#C5EFF7

Compound

#F7C5EF

#F7C5D5

#C5F7CD

#C5F7E6

Variations

Lighter

#F9D0F2

#F8DEF4

#FAEDF8

Darker

#EF74DB

#E014BE

#850970

Saturation

#E5D6E3

#F7C5EF

#FBC1F1

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

1.48:1

Fail

vs Black

14.19:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F7C5EF

#D6DCEF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F7C5EF

#CFCFEA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F7C5EF

#F3CECB

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

#F9C0CE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F7C5EF

Daylight 5500K

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

#E6C5F3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8EC

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.

#92E7A0

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: #F7C5EF;

CSS — background

background-color: #F7C5EF;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #F7C5EF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#F7C5EF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F7C5EF] text-[#F7C5EF]

SCSS

$purple: #F7C5EF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F7C5EF?

#F7C5EF is Purple, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #F7C5EF 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 #F7C5EF. In RGB it's 247, 197, 239, and in HSL it's 310°, 76%, 87%.

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