PURPLES

Candy Dreams

#E9AEF2

RGB 233, 174, 242 · HSL 292°, 72%, 82% · CMYK 4, 28, 0, 5

Candy Dreams is #E9AEF2 in HEX — rgb(233, 174, 242), hsl(292°, 72%, 82%), cmyk(4%, 28%, 0%, 5%).

Candy Dreams pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 292°, 72%, 82%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#E9AEF2

RGB233, 174, 242

HSL292°, 72%, 82%

HSV292°, 28%, 95%

CMYK4, 28, 0, 5

Decimal15314674

CSS RGBrgb(233, 174, 242)

CSS HSLhsl(292, 72%, 82%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pink Innocence P130-2

ΔE 3.4 · #F4B1F7

Dunn-Edwards

Favorite Lavender DE5997

ΔE 11.6 · #D3A5D6

Dulux

Classic Pink S49H4

ΔE 12.8 · #DE9DCC

Vista Paint

Japanese Lilac K-2

ΔE 13.5 · #C593C8

PPG

Chateau Rose 1252-5

ΔE 13.8 · #DBA3CE

Benjamin Moore

Pretty 2077-50

ΔE 13.8 · #ECA9D4

Hallman-Lindsay

Blossoms In Spring 1157

ΔE 13.9 · #E79ACB

Valspar

Plink 4001-10A

ΔE 16.1 · #D0AAD3

Kilz

Crush RA190-01

ΔE 19.6 · #CBACD0

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 22.5 · #CAB2D2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 23 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA099 99

ΔE 28 · #E2A3B3

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 31.3 · #8673A1

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 31.7 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 32.2 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 35.8 · #D4CAD3

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

54/100

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

#E9AEF2

#B9F2B0

Analogous

#C8B0F2

#E9AEF2

#F2B0DA

Triadic

#E9AEF2

#F2E9B0

#B0F2E9

Split-Complementary

#E9AEF2

#DAF2B0

#B0F2C8

Tetradic

#E9AEF2

#F2C8B0

#B9F2B0

#B0DAF2

Monochromatic

#C52CDD

#D76EE7

#E9AEF2

#F9E9FB

Rectangle

#E9AEF2

#F2B0B9

#B9F2B0

#B0F2E9

Compound

#E9AEF2

#F2B0DA

#B9F2B0

#B0F2C8

Variations

Lighter

#EEC0F5

#F0D3F4

#F5E7F7

Darker

#D865EA

#B618CE

#6C0C7A

Saturation

#D8C7DB

#E9B0F2

#EEAAF9

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

1.78:1

Fail

vs Black

11.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9AEF2

#BFCBF2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9AEF2

#BABAEB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9AEF2

#E3BCB7

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Candy Dreams 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

#EEAFD1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9AEF2

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBB4F5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE8ED

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#8FE182

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: #E9AEF2;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9AEF2;

CSS Variable

--color-candy-dreams: #E9AEF2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'candy-dreams': '#E9AEF2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9AEF2] text-[#E9AEF2]

SCSS

$candy-dreams: #E9AEF2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9AEF2?

#E9AEF2 is Candy Dreams, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E9AEF2 warm or cool?

Candy Dreams reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Candy Dreams?

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

What colors pair well with Candy Dreams?

Candy Dreams 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 Candy Dreams?

You can download Candy Dreams 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 Candy Dreams?

The hex code is #E9AEF2. In RGB it's 233, 174, 242, and in HSL it's 292°, 72%, 82%.

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