NEUTRALS

Fainting Violet

#E8E3E4

RGB 232, 227, 228 · HSL 348°, 10%, 90% · CMYK 0, 2, 2, 9

Fainting Violet is #E8E3E4 in HEX — rgb(232, 227, 228), hsl(348°, 10%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 2%, 2%, 9%).

Fainting Violet pulls into the airy end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 348°, 10%, 90%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#E8E3E4

RGB232, 227, 228

HSL348°, 10%, 90%

HSV348°, 2%, 91%

CMYK0, 2, 2, 9

Decimal15262692

CSS RGBrgb(232, 227, 228)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 10%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Fainting Violet 1001-8C

Exact match

PPG

Misty Morn 1179-1

ΔE 0.9 · #E7E1E3

Kilz

Vintage Lamp LA220-01

ΔE 0.9 · #E9E2E2

Behr

Patience PR-W11

ΔE 1.1 · #E9E4E3

Dunn-Edwards

Mountain Air DE6393

ΔE 1.2 · #E6E0E0

Vista Paint

Lavender Pizzazz C-1285

ΔE 1.3 · #E7E0E2

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Pizzazz 1286

ΔE 1.3 · #E9E2E5

Dulux

Summer Cloud SP2B5

ΔE 1.4 · #E5E4E5

Benjamin Moore

Antique 2113-70

ΔE 1.8 · #E5DFDE

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 2 · #E2E2E2

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 2.6 · #E7E3E9

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 2.6 · #EEE9E7

Sherwin-Williams

Original White SW7077

ΔE 2.9 · #E2DEDB

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 4.5 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 5 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Imagine .06 Imagine-06

ΔE 5.1 · #EAE9E1

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

78/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

A near-neutral with a subtle warm pink undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#E8E3E4

#E3E8E7

Analogous

#E8E3E7

#E8E3E4

#E8E4E3

Triadic

#E8E3E4

#E4E8E3

#E3E4E8

Split-Complementary

#E8E3E4

#E3E8E4

#E3E7E8

Tetradic

#E8E3E4

#E7E8E3

#E3E8E7

#E4E3E8

Monochromatic

#A38F93

#C6B9BB

#E8E3E4

#F4F1F1

Rectangle

#E8E3E4

#E8E7E3

#E3E8E7

#E3E4E8

Compound

#E8E3E4

#E8E4E3

#E3E8E7

#E3E7E8

Variations

Lighter

#EDE9E9

#F1EEEF

#F7F5F6

Darker

#BFB0B3

#8C7076

#524144

Saturation

#E6E5E5

#E8E3E4

#F4D7DD

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E8E3E4

#E5E5E5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E8E3E4

#E4E4E4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E8E3E4

#E8E3E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Fainting Violet gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#EDD7C6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E8E3E4

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDCEA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#AFCFC9

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: #E8E3E4;

CSS — background

background-color: #E8E3E4;

CSS Variable

--color-fainting-violet: #E8E3E4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fainting-violet': '#E8E3E4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E8E3E4] text-[#E8E3E4]

SCSS

$fainting-violet: #E8E3E4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E8E3E4?

#E8E3E4 is Fainting Violet, a light neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #E8E3E4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Fainting Violet?

Fainting Violet works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Fainting Violet?

Fainting Violet pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Fainting Violet?

You can download Fainting Violet 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 Fainting Violet?

The hex code is #E8E3E4. In RGB it's 232, 227, 228, and in HSL it's 348°, 10%, 90%.

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