PURPLES

Purple

#E4DAF1

RGB 228, 218, 241 · HSL 266°, 45%, 90% · CMYK 5, 10, 0, 5

Purple is #E4DAF1 in HEX — rgb(228, 218, 241), hsl(266°, 45%, 90%), cmyk(5%, 10%, 0%, 5%).

Purple pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 266°, 45%, 90%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E4DAF1

RGB228, 218, 241

HSL266°, 45%, 90%

HSV266°, 10%, 95%

CMYK5, 10, 0, 5

Decimal14998257

CSS RGBrgb(228, 218, 241)

CSS HSLhsl(266, 45%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 0.7 · #E3DBF2

Behr

Secret Scent S110-1

ΔE 1.2 · #E8DBF2

Dunn-Edwards

Pouty Purple DE5967

ΔE 2.3 · #E7D7EF

Dulux

Purity Half S44H1H

ΔE 2.4 · #E0D5E9

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 3.4 · #E1D3E6

Vista Paint

Violetville K-29

ΔE 3.5 · #DDD1EB

Valspar

Whipped Plum 4002-9B

ΔE 3.7 · #DED0E5

Hallman-Lindsay

Fairytale 1238

ΔE 3.7 · #E5DBEB

Benjamin Moore

Lily 2071-60

ΔE 4.1 · #DCCFE9

PPG

Lavender Vista 1249-2

ΔE 4.9 · #E3D7E5

Sherwin-Williams

Potentially Purple SW6821

ΔE 6.1 · #D1CBDF

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 6.3 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 9.4 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 11.7 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 12.8 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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

#E4DAF1

#E7F1DA

Analogous

#DADCF1

#E4DAF1

#EFDAF1

Triadic

#E4DAF1

#F1E4DA

#DAF1E4

Split-Complementary

#E4DAF1

#F1EFDA

#DCF1DA

Tetradic

#E4DAF1

#F1DADC

#E7F1DA

#DAF1EF

Monochromatic

#936BC7

#BBA3DC

#E4DAF1

#F1EDF8

Rectangle

#E4DAF1

#F1DAE7

#E7F1DA

#DAF1E4

Compound

#E4DAF1

#EFDAF1

#E7F1DA

#DCF1DA

Variations

Lighter

#E9E1F4

#EFEAF6

#F6F3F9

Darker

#B396D9

#7640BD

#44236F

Saturation

#E5E2E9

#E4DAF1

#E3D3F8

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

1.35:1

Fail

vs Black

15.60:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4DAF1

#DBE0F2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4DAF1

#DCDCEE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4DAF1

#E2DEDC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple 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

#EAD0D0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4DAF1

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D5F4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#C3D8A7

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: #E4DAF1;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4DAF1;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #E4DAF1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#E4DAF1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4DAF1] text-[#E4DAF1]

SCSS

$purple: #E4DAF1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4DAF1?

#E4DAF1 is Purple, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #E4DAF1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple 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 Purple?

You can download Purple 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 Purple?

The hex code is #E4DAF1. In RGB it's 228, 218, 241, and in HSL it's 266°, 45%, 90%.

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