PURPLES

Old Chalk

#E3D6E9

RGB 227, 214, 233 · HSL 281°, 30%, 88% · CMYK 3, 8, 0, 9

Old Chalk is #E3D6E9 in HEX — rgb(227, 214, 233), hsl(281°, 30%, 88%), cmyk(3%, 8%, 0%, 9%).

Old Chalk pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 281°, 30%, 88%. 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#E3D6E9

RGB227, 214, 233

HSL281°, 30%, 88%

HSV281°, 8%, 91%

CMYK3, 8, 0, 9

Decimal14931689

CSS RGBrgb(227, 214, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(281, 30%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Oriental Blush Half S45G1H

ΔE 1 · #E0D4E8

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 1.1 · #E1D3E6

Dunn-Edwards

Alpine Moon DE5953

ΔE 1.4 · #DED3E6

Vista Paint

Flowers of May C-1231

ΔE 2.1 · #E2D5E4

Behr

Heather Rose 690E-2

ΔE 2.2 · #E4D5EC

Valspar

Simply Lavender 4001-9B

ΔE 2.3 · #E6D3E7

Hallman-Lindsay

Fairytale 1238

ΔE 2.4 · #E5DBEB

PPG

Lavender Vista 1249-2

ΔE 2.6 · #E3D7E5

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 3.1 · #E3DBF2

Benjamin Moore

Spring 1388

ΔE 3.2 · #DDCEDE

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 4.9 · #D2CBDD

Sherwin-Williams

Inspired Lilac SW6820

ΔE 4.9 · #DFD9E4

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 7.1 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 9.6 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 11.1 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

70/100

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

#E3D6E9

#DDEAD7

Analogous

#DBD7EA

#E3D6E9

#EAD7E6

Triadic

#E3D6E9

#EAE4D7

#D7EAE4

Split-Complementary

#E3D6E9

#E6EAD7

#D7EADB

Tetradic

#E3D6E9

#EADBD7

#DDEAD7

#D7E6EA

Monochromatic

#A074B4

#C2A5CF

#E3D6E9

#F4EEF6

Rectangle

#E3D6E9

#EAD7DD

#DDEAD7

#D7EAE4

Compound

#E3D6E9

#EAD7E6

#DDEAD7

#D7EADB

Variations

Lighter

#E9DFEE

#EEE8F1

#F5F2F7

Darker

#BC9CCB

#8A53A4

#512F61

Saturation

#E1DEE3

#E4D7EA

#E8CDF4

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

1.39:1

Fail

vs Black

15.06:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3D6E9

#D9DCEA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3D6E9

#D8D8E7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3D6E9

#E1D9D8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Old Chalk 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

#EACDCA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3D6E9

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7D2EE

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.

#B9CFAE

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: #E3D6E9;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3D6E9;

CSS Variable

--color-old-chalk: #E3D6E9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'old-chalk': '#E3D6E9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3D6E9] text-[#E3D6E9]

SCSS

$old-chalk: #E3D6E9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3D6E9?

#E3D6E9 is Old Chalk, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #E3D6E9 warm or cool?

Old Chalk reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Old Chalk?

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

What colors pair well with Old Chalk?

Old Chalk 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 Old Chalk?

You can download Old Chalk 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 Old Chalk?

The hex code is #E3D6E9. In RGB it's 227, 214, 233, and in HSL it's 281°, 30%, 88%.

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