PURPLES

Lingering Lilac

#E6DEF0

RGB 230, 222, 240 · HSL 267°, 37%, 91% · CMYK 4, 7, 0, 6

Lingering Lilac is #E6DEF0 in HEX — rgb(230, 222, 240), hsl(267°, 37%, 91%), cmyk(4%, 7%, 0%, 6%).

Lingering Lilac pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 267°, 37%, 91%. 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#E6DEF0

RGB230, 222, 240

HSL267°, 37%, 91%

HSV267°, 7%, 94%

CMYK4, 7, 0, 6

Decimal15130352

CSS RGBrgb(230, 222, 240)

CSS HSLhsl(267, 37%, 91%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Lingering Lilac DE5959

Exact match

Vista Paint

Fancy Pansy K-30

ΔE 1 · #E6DEEE

Hallman-Lindsay

Fairytale 1238

ΔE 1.6 · #E5DBEB

Dulux

Wisteria Archway Half S45H1H

ΔE 1.7 · #E2D9EB

Valspar

Purple Mist 4002-9A

ΔE 2.3 · #E6DCEA

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 2.8 · #E3DBF2

PPG

Velvet Scarf 1248-3

ΔE 3 · #E3DFEC

Behr

Mauve Mist 100E-2

ΔE 3.1 · #E1DAE7

Benjamin Moore

Sugarplum 1394

ΔE 3.2 · #E4DDE9

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 3.9 · #DDDCE9

Sherwin-Williams

Inspired Lilac SW6820

ΔE 4.2 · #DFD9E4

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 6.5 · #E7E3E9

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 7.3 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 10.4 · #D7D7D7

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 10.6 · #CCC8CE

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.5 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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

#E6DEF0

#E9F1E0

Analogous

#E0E0F1

#E6DEF0

#F0E0F1

Triadic

#E6DEF0

#F1E7E0

#E0F1E7

Split-Complementary

#E6DEF0

#F1F0E0

#E0F1E0

Tetradic

#E6DEF0

#F1E0E0

#E9F1E0

#E0F1F0

Monochromatic

#9877C0

#C0ABD8

#E6DEF0

#F2EEF7

Rectangle

#E6DEF0

#F1E0E9

#E9F1E0

#E0F1E7

Compound

#E6DEF0

#F0E0F1

#E9F1E0

#E0F1E0

Variations

Lighter

#ECE6F3

#F1EDF6

#F7F5F9

Darker

#B79FD5

#7A4CB3

#472B6A

Saturation

#E8E6EB

#E7E0F1

#E6D8F8

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

1.31:1

Fail

vs Black

16.07:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E6DEF0

#DFE2F1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E6DEF0

#DFDFEE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E6DEF0

#E4E1E0

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lingering Lilac 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

#ECD3CF

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E6DEF0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D9D8F3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9EC

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.

#C1D3AB

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: #E6DEF0;

CSS — background

background-color: #E6DEF0;

CSS Variable

--color-lingering-lilac: #E6DEF0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lingering-lilac': '#E6DEF0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E6DEF0] text-[#E6DEF0]

SCSS

$lingering-lilac: #E6DEF0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E6DEF0?

#E6DEF0 is Lingering Lilac, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #E6DEF0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lingering Lilac?

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

What colors pair well with Lingering Lilac?

Lingering Lilac 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 Lingering Lilac?

You can download Lingering Lilac 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 Lingering Lilac?

The hex code is #E6DEF0. In RGB it's 230, 222, 240, and in HSL it's 267°, 37%, 91%.

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