PURPLES

Powdery Mist

#E4E0EB

RGB 228, 224, 235 · HSL 262°, 22%, 90% · CMYK 3, 5, 0, 8

Powdery Mist is #E4E0EB in HEX — rgb(228, 224, 235), hsl(262°, 22%, 90%), cmyk(3%, 5%, 0%, 8%).

Powdery Mist pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 262°, 22%, 90%. 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#E4E0EB

RGB228, 224, 235

HSL262°, 22%, 90%

HSV262°, 5%, 92%

CMYK3, 5, 0, 8

Decimal14999787

CSS RGBrgb(228, 224, 235)

CSS HSLhsl(262, 22%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Angel Kiss S44F1

ΔE 0.4 · #E3DFEA

PPG

Velvet Scarf 1248-3

ΔE 1.1 · #E3DFEC

Benjamin Moore

Sugarplum 1394

ΔE 1.4 · #E4DDE9

Valspar

Spring Parade 1001-4C

ΔE 1.4 · #E7DFEA

Dunn-Edwards

Icy Lavender DE5924

ΔE 1.5 · #E2E2ED

Hallman-Lindsay

White Bud 1244

ΔE 1.6 · #E3E0E8

Vista Paint

Tentative Dawn K-63

ΔE 1.8 · #E4E2EA

Sherwin-Williams

Elation SW6827

ΔE 1.9 · #DFDCE5

Behr

Coquette 100E-1

ΔE 1.9 · #EAE3EC

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 2.2 · #DDDCE9

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 2.8 · #E7E3E9

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 4.6 · #E0D7DC

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 6.5 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 7 · #D7D7D7

Farrow & Ball

Blackened 2011

ΔE 7.2 · #DDDBD9

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.4 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

76/100

Very Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Bounces most light back into the room — maximises brightness and makes small or north-facing rooms feel larger. Reads close to a soft neutral.

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

#E4E0EB

#E7EBE0

Analogous

#E0E1EB

#E4E0EB

#EAE0EB

Triadic

#E4E0EB

#EBE4E0

#E0EBE4

Split-Complementary

#E4E0EB

#EBEAE0

#E1EBE0

Tetradic

#E4E0EB

#EBE0E1

#E7EBE0

#E0EBEA

Monochromatic

#9383AF

#BCB1CD

#E4E0EB

#F2EFF5

Rectangle

#E4E0EB

#EBE0E7

#E7EBE0

#E0EBE4

Compound

#E4E0EB

#EAE0EB

#E7EBE0

#E1EBE0

Variations

Lighter

#E9E6EF

#EFEDF3

#F6F5F7

Darker

#B3A7C8

#76609D

#44375C

Saturation

#E5E4E7

#E4E0EB

#E1D6F5

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

1.30:1

Fail

vs Black

16.16:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4E0EB

#E0E2EC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4E0EB

#E1E1EA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4E0EB

#E3E2E1

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Powdery Mist 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

#EAD5CB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4E0EB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DAF0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#C3CFAF

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: #E4E0EB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4E0EB;

CSS Variable

--color-powdery-mist: #E4E0EB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'powdery-mist': '#E4E0EB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4E0EB] text-[#E4E0EB]

SCSS

$powdery-mist: #E4E0EB;

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#E0E1E8 · ΔE 2.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4E0EB?

#E4E0EB is Powdery Mist, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #E4E0EB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Powdery Mist?

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

What colors pair well with Powdery Mist?

Powdery Mist 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 Powdery Mist?

You can download Powdery Mist 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 Powdery Mist?

The hex code is #E4E0EB. In RGB it's 228, 224, 235, and in HSL it's 262°, 22%, 90%.

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