PURPLES

First Lilac

#E7D6ED

RGB 231, 214, 237 · HSL 284°, 39%, 88% · CMYK 3, 10, 0, 7

First Lilac is #E7D6ED in HEX — rgb(231, 214, 237), hsl(284°, 39%, 88%), cmyk(3%, 10%, 0%, 7%).

First Lilac pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 284°, 39%, 88%. 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#E7D6ED

RGB231, 214, 237

HSL284°, 39%, 88%

HSV284°, 10%, 93%

CMYK3, 10, 0, 7

Decimal15193837

CSS RGBrgb(231, 214, 237)

CSS HSLhsl(284, 39%, 88%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

First Lilac DE5981

Exact match

Behr

Heather Rose 690E-2

ΔE 0.9 · #E4D5EC

Valspar

Simply Lavender 4001-9B

ΔE 2 · #E6D3E7

Dulux

Baby Soft S49F1

ΔE 2.4 · #E2CFE6

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 2.7 · #E1D3E6

Vista Paint

Violetville K-29

ΔE 3.2 · #DDD1EB

Hallman-Lindsay

Little Touch 1189

ΔE 3.3 · #E7CFE8

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 3.4 · #E3DBF2

Benjamin Moore

Lily 2071-60

ΔE 3.5 · #DCCFE9

PPG

Sonora Rose 1251-3

ΔE 3.8 · #E8D2E3

Sherwin-Williams

Euphoric Lilac SW6835

ΔE 5.7 · #DAC7DA

IKEA

IKEA054 54

ΔE 6.5 · #D2CBDD

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 9.3 · #D4CAD3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 11.9 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 13.6 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 15 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#E7D6ED

#DBECD4

Analogous

#DAD4EC

#E7D6ED

#ECD4E7

Triadic

#E7D6ED

#ECE6D4

#D4ECE6

Split-Complementary

#E7D6ED

#E7ECD4

#D4ECDA

Tetradic

#E7D6ED

#ECDAD4

#DBECD4

#D4E7EC

Monochromatic

#A76ABE

#C79FD5

#E7D6ED

#F5EDF7

Rectangle

#E7D6ED

#ECD4DB

#DBECD4

#D4ECE6

Compound

#E7D6ED

#ECD4E7

#DBECD4

#D4ECDA

Variations

Lighter

#EBDDF0

#EFE7F3

#F6F1F7

Darker

#C295D2

#9446B0

#572868

Saturation

#E2DDE4

#E6D4EC

#EACBF6

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E7D6ED

#DADEEE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E7D6ED

#D9D9EA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E7D6ED

#E5DAD9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

First 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

#EDCDCD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E7D6ED

Daylight 5500K

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

#DAD2F1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#B5D4A9

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: #E7D6ED;

CSS — background

background-color: #E7D6ED;

CSS Variable

--color-first-lilac: #E7D6ED;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'first-lilac': '#E7D6ED' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E7D6ED] text-[#E7D6ED]

SCSS

$first-lilac: #E7D6ED;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E7D6ED?

#E7D6ED is First Lilac, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #E7D6ED warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with First Lilac?

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

What colors pair well with First Lilac?

First 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 First Lilac?

You can download First 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 First Lilac?

The hex code is #E7D6ED. In RGB it's 231, 214, 237, and in HSL it's 284°, 39%, 88%.

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