PURPLES

Lilac Lane

#E5D3E2

RGB 229, 211, 226 · HSL 310°, 26%, 86% · CMYK 0, 8, 1, 10

Lilac Lane is #E5D3E2 in HEX — rgb(229, 211, 226), hsl(310°, 26%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 1%, 10%).

Lilac Lane pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 310°, 26%, 86%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#E5D3E2

RGB229, 211, 226

HSL310°, 26%, 86%

HSV310°, 8%, 90%

CMYK0, 8, 1, 10

Decimal15061986

CSS RGBrgb(229, 211, 226)

CSS HSLhsl(310, 26%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Lilac Lane 1002-4B

Exact match

Dulux

Cara's Dream Half S47H1H

ΔE 1.1 · #E7D2E1

PPG

Sonora Rose 1251-3

ΔE 1.8 · #E8D2E3

Vista Paint

Flowers of May C-1231

ΔE 1.8 · #E2D5E4

Benjamin Moore

Spring 1388

ΔE 2.3 · #DDCEDE

Hallman-Lindsay

Flowers Of May 1232

ΔE 2.4 · #E3D7E5

Dunn-Edwards

Soft Lilac DE5974

ΔE 2.5 · #E2D4DF

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 2.6 · #E1D3E6

Behr

Brook Trout 110E-2

ΔE 3.3 · #DFD4DF

Sherwin-Williams

Teaberry SW6561

ΔE 4 · #EBD1DB

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 5.6 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 5.8 · #D4CAD3

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 5.9 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 8.7 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 10.2 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

69/100

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

#E5D3E2

#D2E5D5

Analogous

#DED2E5

#E5D3E2

#E5D2D8

Triadic

#E5D3E2

#E1E5D2

#D2E1E5

Split-Complementary

#E5D3E2

#D8E5D2

#D2E5DE

Tetradic

#E5D3E2

#E5DED2

#D2E5D5

#D2D8E5

Monochromatic

#AC72A2

#C8A2C2

#E5D3E2

#F6EFF4

Rectangle

#E5D3E2

#E5D5D2

#D2E5D5

#D2E1E5

Compound

#E5D3E2

#E5D2D8

#D2E5D5

#D2E5DE

Variations

Lighter

#EADBE7

#EEE5ED

#F5F0F4

Darker

#C59ABE

#9B5690

#5B3154

Saturation

#DED9DD

#E5D2E1

#F2C5EA

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

1.42:1

Fail

vs Black

14.75:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5D3E2

#D9DBE3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5D3E2

#D6D6E0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5D3E2

#E3D6D5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lilac Lane 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

#EBCBC5

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5D3E2

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D0E9

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECEAEB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#A9CCAF

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: #E5D3E2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5D3E2;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac-lane: #E5D3E2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac-lane': '#E5D3E2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5D3E2] text-[#E5D3E2]

SCSS

$lilac-lane: #E5D3E2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5D3E2?

#E5D3E2 is Lilac Lane, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E5D3E2 warm or cool?

Lilac Lane reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Lilac Lane?

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

What colors pair well with Lilac Lane?

Lilac Lane 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 Lilac Lane?

You can download Lilac Lane 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 Lane?

The hex code is #E5D3E2. In RGB it's 229, 211, 226, and in HSL it's 310°, 26%, 86%.

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