PURPLES

Tentative Dawn

#E4E2EA

RGB 228, 226, 234 · HSL 255°, 16%, 90% · CMYK 3, 3, 0, 8

Tentative Dawn is #E4E2EA in HEX — rgb(228, 226, 234), hsl(255°, 16%, 90%), cmyk(3%, 3%, 0%, 8%).

Tentative Dawn pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 255°, 16%, 90%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#E4E2EA

RGB228, 226, 234

HSL255°, 16%, 90%

HSV255°, 3%, 92%

CMYK3, 3, 0, 8

Decimal15000298

CSS RGBrgb(228, 226, 234)

CSS HSLhsl(255, 16%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Tentative Dawn K-63

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Sweet Flower 1258

ΔE 0.7 · #E2E2EA

PPG

Guardian Angel 1247-2

ΔE 0.7 · #E4E1EA

Benjamin Moore

Nosegay 1401

ΔE 1.2 · #E1E2E9

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 1.3 · #E7E3E9

Dunn-Edwards

Cool Frost DE5931

ΔE 1.5 · #E7E6ED

Dulux

Dreamweaver Quarter S44D1Q

ΔE 1.5 · #E1DEE7

Behr

Dutch White MQ3-31

ΔE 1.6 · #E3E2E7

Valspar

Star Light 4001-7A

ΔE 2 · #E7E6EB

Sherwin-Williams

Elation SW6827

ΔE 2.1 · #DFDCE5

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 3.4 · #DDDCE9

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 4.2 · #E2E2E2

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 5.4 · #D7E2E5

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 5.8 · #EEE9E7

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 6 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7.6 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

77/100

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

#E4E2EA

#E8EAE1

Analogous

#E1E3EA

#E4E2EA

#E8E1EA

Triadic

#E4E2EA

#EAE3E1

#E1EAE3

Split-Complementary

#E4E2EA

#EAE8E1

#E3EAE1

Tetradic

#E4E2EA

#EAE1E3

#E8EAE1

#E1EAE8

Monochromatic

#9189A9

#BAB5C9

#E4E2EA

#F1F0F4

Rectangle

#E4E2EA

#EAE1E8

#E8EAE1

#E1EAE3

Compound

#E4E2EA

#E8E1EA

#E8EAE1

#E3EAE1

Variations

Lighter

#E9E7EE

#EFEEF2

#F6F5F7

Darker

#B2ACC4

#736894

#433C57

Saturation

#E5E4E7

#E3E1EA

#DED7F4

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

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.37:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4E2EA

#E2E3EB

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4E2EA

#E2E2E9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4E2EA

#E3E3E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Tentative Dawn 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

#EAD6CB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4E2EA

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DBEF

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.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#C7CFAF

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: #E4E2EA;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4E2EA;

CSS Variable

--color-tentative-dawn: #E4E2EA;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'tentative-dawn': '#E4E2EA' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4E2EA] text-[#E4E2EA]

SCSS

$tentative-dawn: #E4E2EA;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4E2EA?

#E4E2EA is Tentative Dawn, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #E4E2EA warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Tentative Dawn?

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

What colors pair well with Tentative Dawn?

Tentative Dawn 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 Tentative Dawn?

You can download Tentative Dawn 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 Tentative Dawn?

The hex code is #E4E2EA. In RGB it's 228, 226, 234, and in HSL it's 255°, 16%, 90%.

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