PURPLES

Joyful Lilac

#E4D4E2

RGB 228, 212, 226 · HSL 308°, 23%, 86% · CMYK 0, 7, 1, 11

Joyful Lilac is #E4D4E2 in HEX — rgb(228, 212, 226), hsl(308°, 23%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 1%, 11%).

Joyful Lilac pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 308°, 23%, 86%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#E4D4E2

RGB228, 212, 226

HSL308°, 23%, 86%

HSV308°, 7%, 89%

CMYK0, 7, 1, 11

Decimal14996706

CSS RGBrgb(228, 212, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(308, 23%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Pink Secret Half S49D1H

ΔE 0.4 · #E3D4E2

Valspar

Lilac Lane 1002-4B

ΔE 0.9 · #E5D3E2

Vista Paint

Flowers of May C-1231

ΔE 1.2 · #E2D5E4

PPG

Lavender Vista 1249-2

ΔE 1.6 · #E3D7E5

Hallman-Lindsay

Flowers Of May 1232

ΔE 1.6 · #E3D7E5

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Lilac DE5974

ΔE 1.7 · #E2D4DF

Benjamin Moore

Spring 1388

ΔE 2.4 · #DDCEDE

Behr

Brook Trout 110E-2

ΔE 2.4 · #DFD4DF

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 2.7 · #E1D3E6

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 3.6 · #E5DBE5

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 5.3 · #E0D7DC

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 5.4 · #D2CBDD

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 5.8 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 8.1 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 9.4 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.7 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#E4D4E2

#D3E4D5

Analogous

#DDD3E4

#E4D4E2

#E4D3D9

Triadic

#E4D4E2

#E1E4D3

#D3E1E4

Split-Complementary

#E4D4E2

#D9E4D3

#D3E4DD

Tetradic

#E4D4E2

#E4DDD3

#D3E4D5

#D3D9E4

Monochromatic

#A975A2

#C6A4C2

#E4D4E2

#F5EFF4

Rectangle

#E4D4E2

#E4D5D3

#D3E4D5

#D3E1E4

Compound

#E4D4E2

#E4D3D9

#D3E4D5

#D3E4DD

Variations

Lighter

#E9DCE7

#EEE5ED

#F5F0F4

Darker

#C39CBE

#975A8F

#593454

Saturation

#DED9DD

#E4D3E1

#F1C5EB

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4D4E2

#D9DBE3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4D4E2

#D7D7E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4D4E2

#E2D7D6

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Joyful Lilac 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

#EACCC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4D4E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D1E9

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A9CCAE

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: #E4D4E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4D4E2;

CSS Variable

--color-joyful-lilac: #E4D4E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'joyful-lilac': '#E4D4E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4D4E2] text-[#E4D4E2]

SCSS

$joyful-lilac: #E4D4E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4D4E2?

#E4D4E2 is Joyful Lilac, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E4D4E2 warm or cool?

Joyful Lilac reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Joyful Lilac?

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

What colors pair well with Joyful Lilac?

Joyful Lilac 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 Joyful Lilac?

You can download Joyful Lilac 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 Joyful Lilac?

The hex code is #E4D4E2. In RGB it's 228, 212, 226, and in HSL it's 308°, 23%, 86%.

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