PURPLES

Lilac Crystal Quarter

#E1DEE8

RGB 225, 222, 232 · HSL 258°, 18%, 89% · CMYK 3, 4, 0, 9

Lilac Crystal Quarter is #E1DEE8 in HEX — rgb(225, 222, 232), hsl(258°, 18%, 89%), cmyk(3%, 4%, 0%, 9%).

Lilac Crystal Quarter pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 258°, 18%, 89%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#E1DEE8

RGB225, 222, 232

HSL258°, 18%, 89%

HSV258°, 4%, 91%

CMYK3, 4, 0, 9

Decimal14802664

CSS RGBrgb(225, 222, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(258, 18%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lilac Crystal Quarter S44E1Q

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Elation SW6827

ΔE 0.9 · #DFDCE5

PPG

Pale Orchid 1175-2

ΔE 1.1 · #DEDBE5

Hallman-Lindsay

White Bud 1244

ΔE 1.2 · #E3E0E8

Vista Paint

White Bud C-1243

ΔE 1.6 · #E2DEE5

Dunn-Edwards

Icy Lavender DE5924

ΔE 1.7 · #E2E2ED

Benjamin Moore

Sugarplum 1394

ΔE 1.8 · #E4DDE9

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 1.9 · #DDDCE9

Valspar

Spring Parade 1001-4C

ΔE 2 · #E7DFEA

Behr

Mauve Mist 100E-2

ΔE 2.4 · #E1DAE7

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 2.7 · #E7E3E9

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 4 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 6.1 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 6.2 · #D7E2E5

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 6.4 · #DDDBD9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.6 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

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 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

#E1DEE8

#E5E8DE

Analogous

#DEE0E8

#E1DEE8

#E6DEE8

Triadic

#E1DEE8

#E8E1DE

#DEE8E1

Split-Complementary

#E1DEE8

#E8E6DE

#E0E8DE

Tetradic

#E1DEE8

#E8DEE0

#E5E8DE

#DEE8E6

Monochromatic

#8F84A9

#B8B1C9

#E1DEE8

#F1F0F5

Rectangle

#E1DEE8

#E8DEE5

#E5E8DE

#DEE8E1

Compound

#E1DEE8

#E6DEE8

#E5E8DE

#E0E8DE

Variations

Lighter

#E7E5ED

#EDECF1

#F5F4F6

Darker

#B0A8C3

#736496

#433A58

Saturation

#E2E1E4

#E1DEE8

#DCD2F3

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

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.82:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1DEE8

#DEE0E9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1DEE8

#DFDFE7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1DEE8

#E0E0DF

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lilac Crystal Quarter 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

#E8D3C9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1DEE8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D8ED

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#C6CFAF

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: #E1DEE8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1DEE8;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac-crystal-quarter: #E1DEE8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac-crystal-quarter': '#E1DEE8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1DEE8] text-[#E1DEE8]

SCSS

$lilac-crystal-quarter: #E1DEE8;

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#E5E5ED · ΔE 2.7

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#DADDEA · ΔE 2.7

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#D9DBE2 · ΔE 2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1DEE8?

#E1DEE8 is Lilac Crystal Quarter, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #E1DEE8 warm or cool?

Lilac Crystal Quarter reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lilac Crystal Quarter?

Lilac Crystal Quarter works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Lilac Crystal Quarter?

Lilac Crystal Quarter 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 Lilac Crystal Quarter?

You can download Lilac Crystal Quarter 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 Lilac Crystal Quarter?

The hex code is #E1DEE8. In RGB it's 225, 222, 232, and in HSL it's 258°, 18%, 89%.

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