PURPLES

Wisteria Archway Half

#E2D9EB

RGB 226, 217, 235 · HSL 270°, 31%, 89% · CMYK 4, 8, 0, 8

Wisteria Archway Half is #E2D9EB in HEX — rgb(226, 217, 235), hsl(270°, 31%, 89%), cmyk(4%, 8%, 0%, 8%).

Wisteria Archway Half pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 31%, 89%. 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#E2D9EB

RGB226, 217, 235

HSL270°, 31%, 89%

HSV270°, 8%, 92%

CMYK4, 8, 0, 8

Decimal14866923

CSS RGBrgb(226, 217, 235)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 31%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Wisteria Archway Half S45H1H

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Fairytale 1238

ΔE 1.3 · #E5DBEB

Dunn-Edwards

Lingering Lilac DE5959

ΔE 1.7 · #E6DEF0

Vista Paint

Spring Crocus K-21

ΔE 1.7 · #E4D9E8

PPG

Lavender Vista 1249-2

ΔE 2.4 · #E3D7E5

Valspar

Purple Mist 4002-9A

ΔE 2.4 · #E6DCEA

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 2.5 · #E1D3E6

Behr

Lilac Mauve 670E-3

ΔE 2.6 · #DAD8EA

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 2.7 · #E3DBF2

Benjamin Moore

Sugarplum 1394

ΔE 3.4 · #E4DDE9

Sherwin-Williams

Inspired Lilac SW6820

ΔE 3.8 · #DFD9E4

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 5.2 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 6.9 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 9.4 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 10.1 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

72/100

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

#E2D9EB

#E3ECDA

Analogous

#DADAEC

#E2D9EB

#ECDAEC

Triadic

#E2D9EB

#ECE3DA

#DAECE3

Split-Complementary

#E2D9EB

#ECECDA

#DAECDA

Tetradic

#E2D9EB

#ECDADA

#E3ECDA

#DAECEC

Monochromatic

#9676B7

#BDA8D1

#E2D9EB

#F2EEF6

Rectangle

#E2D9EB

#ECDAE3

#E3ECDA

#DAECE3

Compound

#E2D9EB

#ECDAEC

#E3ECDA

#DAECDA

Variations

Lighter

#E9E2F0

#EEEAF3

#F5F3F7

Darker

#B69ECD

#7D52A7

#492F63

Saturation

#E3E0E6

#E3DAEC

#E3D1F5

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

1.37:1

Fail

vs Black

15.36:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E2D9EB

#DADEEC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E2D9EB

#DBDBE9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E2D9EB

#E0DCDB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Wisteria Archway Half 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

#E9CFCB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E2D9EB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D6D4F0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#BFD0AE

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: #E2D9EB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E2D9EB;

CSS Variable

--color-wisteria-archway-half: #E2D9EB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wisteria-archway-half': '#E2D9EB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E2D9EB] text-[#E2D9EB]

SCSS

$wisteria-archway-half: #E2D9EB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E2D9EB?

#E2D9EB is Wisteria Archway Half, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #E2D9EB warm or cool?

Wisteria Archway Half reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Wisteria Archway Half?

Wisteria Archway Half works well in dressing rooms, creative studios, accent walls. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, textiles.

What colors pair well with Wisteria Archway Half?

Wisteria Archway Half 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 Wisteria Archway Half?

You can download Wisteria Archway Half 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 Wisteria Archway Half?

The hex code is #E2D9EB. In RGB it's 226, 217, 235, and in HSL it's 270°, 31%, 89%.

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