PURPLES

Evening Slipper

#A99EC1

RGB 169, 158, 193 · HSL 259°, 22%, 69% · CMYK 12, 18, 0, 24

Evening Slipper is #A99EC1 in HEX — rgb(169, 158, 193), hsl(259°, 22%, 69%), cmyk(12%, 18%, 0%, 24%).

Evening Slipper pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 259°, 22%, 69%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#A99EC1

RGB169, 158, 193

HSL259°, 22%, 69%

HSV259°, 18%, 76%

CMYK12, 18, 0, 24

Decimal11116225

CSS RGBrgb(169, 158, 193)

CSS HSLhsl(259, 22%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Springs DE5955

ΔE 2.2 · #AB9BBC

Sherwin-Williams

Forever Lilac SW9067

ΔE 2.6 · #AFA5C7

Dulux

Instigate S43E3

ΔE 3.4 · #ACA6C7

Valspar

Iris Blossom 1001-5C

ΔE 3.4 · #A796B8

Kilz

Mystic Petals RA180-02

ΔE 3.6 · #AB9AB8

Vista Paint

Lined with Lilacs K-60

ΔE 3.7 · #A5A1C9

Hallman-Lindsay

Royal Proclamation 1297

ΔE 3.9 · #AAA0BC

Benjamin Moore

Snugglepuss 1405

ΔE 4.4 · #9D95BC

PPG

Puturple 1248-5

ΔE 5.2 · #ADA2CE

Behr

Midsummer Dream 690F-4

ΔE 6 · #B8ABC8

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 7.5 · #9B8CB5

IKEA

IKEA121 121

ΔE 10.7 · #8896B3

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 12.2 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 15.6 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 17 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 20.9 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

37/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#A99EC1

#B6C19F

Analogous

#9FA5C1

#A99EC1

#BB9FC1

Triadic

#A99EC1

#C1AA9F

#9FC1AA

Split-Complementary

#A99EC1

#C1BB9F

#A5C19F

Tetradic

#A99EC1

#C19FA5

#B6C19F

#9FC1BB

Monochromatic

#5B4E79

#8070A4

#A99EC1

#D3CDDF

#F1EFF5

Rectangle

#A99EC1

#C19FB6

#B6C19F

#9FC1AA

Compound

#A99EC1

#BB9FC1

#B6C19F

#A5C19F

Variations

Lighter

#BBB2CE

#CCC7D8

#E2DFE8

Darker

#8372A7

#584978

#332A47

Saturation

#AEABB5

#AA9FC1

#9E80E0

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

2.52:1

Fail

vs Black

8.35:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A99EC1

#9DA5C1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A99EC1

#A0A0BD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A99EC1

#A6A4A1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Evening Slipper 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

#BEA3AC

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A99EC1

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABA8D0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#9FB07B

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft 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 is adequate.

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: #A99EC1;

CSS — background

background-color: #A99EC1;

CSS Variable

--color-evening-slipper: #A99EC1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'evening-slipper': '#A99EC1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A99EC1] text-[#A99EC1]

SCSS

$evening-slipper: #A99EC1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A99EC1?

#A99EC1 is Evening Slipper, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #A99EC1 warm or cool?

Evening Slipper reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Evening Slipper?

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

What colors pair well with Evening Slipper?

Evening Slipper 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 Evening Slipper?

You can download Evening Slipper 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 Evening Slipper?

The hex code is #A99EC1. In RGB it's 169, 158, 193, and in HSL it's 259°, 22%, 69%.

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