NEUTRALS

Lilac Mist

#E4E3E8

RGB 228, 227, 232 · HSL 252°, 10%, 90% · CMYK 2, 2, 0, 9

Lilac Mist is #E4E3E8 in HEX — rgb(228, 227, 232), hsl(252°, 10%, 90%), cmyk(2%, 2%, 0%, 9%).

Lilac Mist pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 252°, 10%, 90%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#E4E3E8

RGB228, 227, 232

HSL252°, 10%, 90%

HSV252°, 2%, 91%

CMYK2, 2, 0, 9

Decimal15000552

CSS RGBrgb(228, 227, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(252, 10%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lilac Mist PPU16-6

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Dreamy 2117-70

ΔE 0.7 · #E6E4E8

Vista Paint

Sweet Flower C-1257

ΔE 0.7 · #E2E2E8

PPG

Violet Hush 1175-1

ΔE 0.7 · #E5E2E7

Valspar

Soft Silk 7004-2

ΔE 0.9 · #E2E1E5

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 1.2 · #E7E3E9

Dunn-Edwards

Cool Frost DE5931

ΔE 1.5 · #E7E6ED

Hallman-Lindsay

Penelope 1266

ΔE 1.6 · #E3E3EB

Kilz

Wind Chime TB-41

ΔE 2.1 · #DFE0E2

Dulux

Aldine SP2C5

ΔE 2.1 · #E7E1E8

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2.7 · #E2E2E2

Sherwin-Williams

Elation SW6827

ΔE 3.1 · #DFDCE5

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 4.5 · #EEE9E7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 4.5 · #D7E2E5

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 5.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.1 · #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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

A near-neutral with a subtle cool violet undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E4E3E8

#E7E8E3

Analogous

#E3E4E8

#E4E3E8

#E7E3E8

Triadic

#E4E3E8

#E8E4E3

#E3E8E4

Split-Complementary

#E4E3E8

#E8E7E3

#E4E8E3

Tetradic

#E4E3E8

#E8E3E4

#E7E8E3

#E3E8E7

Monochromatic

#938FA3

#BBB9C6

#E4E3E8

#F1F1F4

Rectangle

#E4E3E8

#E8E3E7

#E7E8E3

#E3E8E4

Compound

#E4E3E8

#E7E3E8

#E7E8E3

#E4E8E3

Variations

Lighter

#E9E9ED

#EFEEF1

#F6F5F7

Darker

#B3B0BF

#76708C

#444152

Saturation

#E5E5E6

#E4E3E8

#DDD7F4

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.28:1

Fail

vs Black

16.45:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E4E3E8

#E3E4E9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E4E3E8

#E3E3E7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E4E3E8

#E4E4E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Lilac Mist gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#EAD7C9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E4E3E8

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8DCED

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.

#C9CFAF

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: #E4E3E8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E4E3E8;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac-mist: #E4E3E8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac-mist': '#E4E3E8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E4E3E8] text-[#E4E3E8]

SCSS

$lilac-mist: #E4E3E8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E4E3E8?

#E4E3E8 is Lilac Mist, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E4E3E8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lilac Mist?

Lilac Mist works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Lilac Mist?

Lilac Mist pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Lilac Mist?

You can download Lilac 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 Lilac Mist?

The hex code is #E4E3E8. In RGB it's 228, 227, 232, and in HSL it's 252°, 10%, 90%.

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