PURPLES

Lavender Laugh

#E3D9E1

RGB 227, 217, 225 · HSL 312°, 15%, 87% · CMYK 0, 4, 1, 11

Lavender Laugh is #E3D9E1 in HEX — rgb(227, 217, 225), hsl(312°, 15%, 87%), cmyk(0%, 4%, 1%, 11%).

Lavender Laugh pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 312°, 15%, 87%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#E3D9E1

RGB227, 217, 225

HSL312°, 15%, 87%

HSV312°, 4%, 89%

CMYK0, 4, 1, 11

Decimal14932449

CSS RGBrgb(227, 217, 225)

CSS HSLhsl(312, 15%, 87%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Lavender Laugh K-14

Exact match

PPG

Violet Vapor 1180-1

ΔE 0.8 · #E5DAE1

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 1.3 · #E5DBE5

Dulux

Bassinet Quarter S47C1Q

ΔE 1.5 · #E7DBE1

Hallman-Lindsay

He Loves Me 1279

ΔE 1.5 · #E1DBE3

Benjamin Moore

Peace 1380

ΔE 1.7 · #E2D5DE

Behr

Razzberry Fizz N120-2

ΔE 1.7 · #E5DBE6

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 1.8 · #E0D7DC

Kilz

Bridal Blush LA220-02

ΔE 2 · #E2D6DB

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 2.1 · #E8DDE2

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Lilac DE5974

ΔE 2.6 · #E2D4DF

Valspar

Easter Morning 1002-6B

ΔE 2.6 · #E5D7E3

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 5.8 · #D7D7D7

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 5.9 · #E7DEDB

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 6.9 · #F7DDE0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#E3D9E1

#D9E3DB

Analogous

#E0D9E3

#E3D9E1

#E3D9DC

Triadic

#E3D9E1

#E1E3D9

#D9E1E3

Split-Complementary

#E3D9E1

#DCE3D9

#D9E3E0

Tetradic

#E3D9E1

#E3E0D9

#D9E3DB

#D9DCE3

Monochromatic

#A2819B

#C2ADBE

#E3D9E1

#F4F0F3

Rectangle

#E3D9E1

#E3DBD9

#D9E3DB

#D9E1E3

Compound

#E3D9E1

#E3D9DC

#D9E3DB

#D9E3E0

Variations

Lighter

#E8E1E7

#EEE9ED

#F5F2F4

Darker

#BEA5B9

#8E6686

#533B4E

Saturation

#DFDCDF

#E3D9E1

#F1CBE9

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

15.28:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E3D9E1

#DCDDE2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E3D9E1

#DBDBE0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E3D9E1

#E2DBDA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lavender Laugh 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

#EACFC4

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E3D9E1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D7D4E8

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#ACCDB3

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: #E3D9E1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E3D9E1;

CSS Variable

--color-lavender-laugh: #E3D9E1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lavender-laugh': '#E3D9E1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E3D9E1] text-[#E3D9E1]

SCSS

$lavender-laugh: #E3D9E1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E3D9E1?

#E3D9E1 is Lavender Laugh, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E3D9E1 warm or cool?

Lavender Laugh reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lavender Laugh?

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

What colors pair well with Lavender Laugh?

Lavender Laugh 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 Lavender Laugh?

You can download Lavender Laugh 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 Lavender Laugh?

The hex code is #E3D9E1. In RGB it's 227, 217, 225, and in HSL it's 312°, 15%, 87%.

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