PURPLES

Purple

#E9E1F4

RGB 233, 225, 244 · HSL 265°, 46%, 92% · CMYK 5, 8, 0, 4

Purple is #E9E1F4 in HEX — rgb(233, 225, 244), hsl(265°, 46%, 92%), cmyk(5%, 8%, 0%, 4%).

Purple pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 265°, 46%, 92%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#E9E1F4

RGB233, 225, 244

HSL265°, 46%, 92%

HSV265°, 8%, 96%

CMYK5, 8, 0, 4

Decimal15327732

CSS RGBrgb(233, 225, 244)

CSS HSLhsl(265, 46%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Lingering Lilac DE5959

ΔE 1.2 · #E6DEF0

Vista Paint

Fancy Pansy K-30

ΔE 1.9 · #E6DEEE

Behr

Muted Melody 660A-1

ΔE 2.1 · #EEE6FB

Hallman-Lindsay

Fairytale 1238

ΔE 2.6 · #E5DBEB

Dulux

Purity Quarter S44H1Q

ΔE 2.7 · #E7E0EE

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 2.9 · #E3DBF2

Valspar

Purple Mist 4002-9A

ΔE 3.2 · #E6DCEA

Benjamin Moore

Misty 2071-70

ΔE 3.3 · #EBE4F1

PPG

Velvet Scarf 1248-3

ΔE 3.6 · #E3DFEC

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 4.7 · #DDDCE9

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 5.2 · #E5DBE5

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 6.9 · #E7E3E9

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 8.2 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 11.1 · #EEE9E7

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 11.3 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 13.4 · #EAEAE4

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

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

#E9E1F4

#ECF4E1

Analogous

#E1E3F4

#E9E1F4

#F2E1F4

Triadic

#E9E1F4

#F4E9E1

#E1F4E9

Split-Complementary

#E9E1F4

#F4F2E1

#E3F4E1

Tetradic

#E9E1F4

#F4E1E3

#ECF4E1

#E1F4F2

Monochromatic

#9772CB

#C0A9DF

#E9E1F4

#F1ECF8

Rectangle

#E9E1F4

#F4E1EC

#ECF4E1

#E1F4E9

Compound

#E9E1F4

#F2E1F4

#ECF4E1

#E3F4E1

Variations

Lighter

#EDE7F6

#F2EEF8

#F7F6FA

Darker

#B69BDC

#7641C1

#442373

Saturation

#EAE8ED

#E9E1F4

#E8DCF9

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

1.27:1

Fail

vs Black

16.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9E1F4

#E2E6F5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9E1F4

#E2E2F2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9E1F4

#E7E4E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple 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

#EED5D2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9E1F4

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDAF6

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.

#C3D8A6

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: #E9E1F4;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9E1F4;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #E9E1F4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#E9E1F4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9E1F4] text-[#E9E1F4]

SCSS

$purple: #E9E1F4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9E1F4?

#E9E1F4 is Purple, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #E9E1F4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple 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 Purple?

You can download Purple 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 Purple?

The hex code is #E9E1F4. In RGB it's 233, 225, 244, and in HSL it's 265°, 46%, 92%.

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