PURPLES

Wild Geranium

#E5B6ED

RGB 229, 182, 237 · HSL 291°, 60%, 82% · CMYK 3, 23, 0, 7

Wild Geranium is #E5B6ED in HEX — rgb(229, 182, 237), hsl(291°, 60%, 82%), cmyk(3%, 23%, 0%, 7%).

Wild Geranium pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 291°, 60%, 82%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E5B6ED

RGB229, 182, 237

HSL291°, 60%, 82%

HSV291°, 23%, 93%

CMYK3, 23, 0, 7

Decimal15054573

CSS RGBrgb(229, 182, 237)

CSS HSLhsl(291, 60%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Wild Geranium M130-3

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Favorite Lavender DE5997

ΔE 7 · #D3A5D6

Vista Paint

Very Violet K-3

ΔE 8.1 · #D2A8D4

Dulux

Beautiful Pink S49G3

ΔE 9 · #E3A8D3

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2074-50

ΔE 9.1 · #DDADD4

Valspar

Plink 4001-10A

ΔE 9.5 · #D0AAD3

Hallman-Lindsay

Tiara Pink 1163

ΔE 9.5 · #DAA6CF

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 9.6 · #DBA3CE

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 12.5 · #CBACD0

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 14.9 · #CAB2D2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 16.6 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 21.4 · #CAB6C9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 23.8 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 27.7 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Nancy's Blushes 278

ΔE 28.7 · #ECB7B8

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 29.5 · #A47D90

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

56/100

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

#E5B6ED

#BEEDB6

Analogous

#C9B6ED

#E5B6ED

#EDB6D9

Triadic

#E5B6ED

#EDE4B6

#B6EDE4

Split-Complementary

#E5B6ED

#D9EDB6

#B6EDC9

Tetradic

#E5B6ED

#EDC9B6

#BEEDB6

#B6D9ED

Monochromatic

#B83BCE

#CE78DD

#E5B6ED

#F8EBFA

Rectangle

#E5B6ED

#EDB6BE

#BEEDB6

#B6EDE4

Compound

#E5B6ED

#EDB6D9

#BEEDB6

#B6EDC9

Variations

Lighter

#EAC4F0

#EDD5F2

#F4E8F6

Darker

#CE70DF

#A827BF

#631571

Saturation

#D7C9D9

#E4B6ED

#EBACF6

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

1.71:1

Fail

vs Black

12.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5B6ED

#C3CDED

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5B6ED

#BFBFE7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5B6ED

#E0C1BD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Wild Geranium 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

#EBB5CD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5B6ED

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8BAF1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE8ED

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#96D98A

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: #E5B6ED;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5B6ED;

CSS Variable

--color-wild-geranium: #E5B6ED;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'wild-geranium': '#E5B6ED' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5B6ED] text-[#E5B6ED]

SCSS

$wild-geranium: #E5B6ED;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5B6ED?

#E5B6ED is Wild Geranium, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E5B6ED warm or cool?

Wild Geranium reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Wild Geranium?

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

What colors pair well with Wild Geranium?

Wild Geranium 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 Wild Geranium?

You can download Wild Geranium 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 Wild Geranium?

The hex code is #E5B6ED. In RGB it's 229, 182, 237, and in HSL it's 291°, 60%, 82%.

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