PURPLES

Fairytale

#E5DBEB

RGB 229, 219, 235 · HSL 278°, 29%, 89% · CMYK 3, 7, 0, 8

Fairytale is #E5DBEB in HEX — rgb(229, 219, 235), hsl(278°, 29%, 89%), cmyk(3%, 7%, 0%, 8%).

Fairytale pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 278°, 29%, 89%. 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#E5DBEB

RGB229, 219, 235

HSL278°, 29%, 89%

HSV278°, 7%, 92%

CMYK3, 7, 0, 8

Decimal15064043

CSS RGBrgb(229, 219, 235)

CSS HSLhsl(278, 29%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Fairytale 1238

Exact match

Vista Paint

Spring Crocus K-21

ΔE 0.9 · #E4D9E8

Valspar

Purple Mist 4002-9A

ΔE 1.1 · #E6DCEA

Dulux

Wisteria Archway Half S45H1H

ΔE 1.3 · #E2D9EB

Dunn-Edwards

Lingering Lilac DE5959

ΔE 1.6 · #E6DEF0

PPG

Lavender Vista 1249-2

ΔE 1.8 · #E3D7E5

Behr

Mauve Mist 100E-2

ΔE 2 · #E1DAE7

Benjamin Moore

Sugarplum 1394

ΔE 2.4 · #E4DDE9

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 3.1 · #E5DBE5

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 3.3 · #E1D3E6

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 3.7 · #E3DBF2

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 5.8 · #E8DDE2

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 6 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 9.4 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 9.5 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 11.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

73/100

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 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

#E5DBEB

#E1EBDB

Analogous

#DDDBEB

#E5DBEB

#EBDBE9

Triadic

#E5DBEB

#EBE5DB

#DBEBE5

Split-Complementary

#E5DBEB

#E9EBDB

#DBEBDD

Tetradic

#E5DBEB

#EBDDDB

#E1EBDB

#DBE9EB

Monochromatic

#9F78B5

#C2A9D0

#E5DBEB

#F3EFF6

Rectangle

#E5DBEB

#EBDBE1

#E1EBDB

#DBEBE5

Compound

#E5DBEB

#EBDBE9

#E1EBDB

#DBEBDD

Variations

Lighter

#EAE2EF

#EFEAF2

#F6F3F7

Darker

#BC9FCC

#8755A5

#4F3061

Saturation

#E4E1E5

#E5DBEB

#E8D1F5

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E5DBEB

#DDE0EC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E5DBEB

#DDDDE9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E5DBEB

#E3DEDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Fairytale 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

#EBD1CB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E5DBEB

Daylight 5500K

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

#D8D6F0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#BBCFAF

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: #E5DBEB;

CSS — background

background-color: #E5DBEB;

CSS Variable

--color-fairytale: #E5DBEB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fairytale': '#E5DBEB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E5DBEB] text-[#E5DBEB]

SCSS

$fairytale: #E5DBEB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5DBEB?

#E5DBEB is Fairytale, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #E5DBEB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fairytale?

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

What colors pair well with Fairytale?

Fairytale 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 Fairytale?

You can download Fairytale 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 Fairytale?

The hex code is #E5DBEB. In RGB it's 229, 219, 235, and in HSL it's 278°, 29%, 89%.

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