PURPLES

Gossamer Curtains

#E9E2E8

RGB 233, 226, 232 · HSL 309°, 14%, 90% · CMYK 0, 3, 0, 9

Gossamer Curtains is #E9E2E8 in HEX — rgb(233, 226, 232), hsl(309°, 14%, 90%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 0%, 9%).

Gossamer Curtains pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 309°, 14%, 90%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#E9E2E8

RGB233, 226, 232

HSL309°, 14%, 90%

HSV309°, 3%, 91%

CMYK0, 3, 0, 9

Decimal15327976

CSS RGBrgb(233, 226, 232)

CSS HSLhsl(309, 14%, 90%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Gossamer Curtains 1002-6C

Exact match

Vista Paint

Easter Bunny C-1236

ΔE 0.7 · #EBE3E8

Dulux

Aldine SP2C5

ΔE 0.7 · #E7E1E8

PPG

Violet Vogue 1249-1

ΔE 0.7 · #E9E1E8

Hallman-Lindsay

Hosta Flower 1231

ΔE 0.7 · #EAE1E7

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2072-70

ΔE 1 · #ECE4EB

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 1.1 · #E7E3E9

Behr

Memories 720A-2

ΔE 1.1 · #ECE2E8

Dunn-Edwards

Cool Frost DE5931

ΔE 2.4 · #E7E6ED

Sherwin-Williams

Lite Lavender SW6554

ΔE 3 · #E0DADF

Kilz

Vintage Lamp LA220-01

ΔE 3.1 · #E9E2E2

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 3.9 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 4.7 · #EEE9E7

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 6.1 · #D7D7D7

Colorhouse

Air .06 Air-06

ΔE 6.7 · #D7E2E5

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7 · #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 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

#E9E2E8

#E2E9E3

Analogous

#E7E2E9

#E9E2E8

#E9E2E4

Triadic

#E9E2E8

#E8E9E2

#E2E8E9

Split-Complementary

#E9E2E8

#E4E9E2

#E2E9E7

Tetradic

#E9E2E8

#E9E7E2

#E2E9E3

#E2E4E9

Monochromatic

#A78BA3

#C8B6C5

#E9E2E8

#F4F0F3

Rectangle

#E9E2E8

#E9E3E2

#E2E9E3

#E2E8E9

Compound

#E9E2E8

#E9E2E4

#E2E9E3

#E2E9E7

Variations

Lighter

#EDE8ED

#F2EEF1

#F7F5F7

Darker

#C2ADBF

#926B8C

#553E52

Saturation

#E7E4E6

#E9E2E8

#F4D7F0

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

16.51:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9E2E8

#E4E5E9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9E2E8

#E3E3E7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9E2E8

#E8E3E3

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Gossamer Curtains 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

#EED6C9

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9E2E8

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDBED

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#AFCFB4

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: #E9E2E8;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9E2E8;

CSS Variable

--color-gossamer-curtains: #E9E2E8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'gossamer-curtains': '#E9E2E8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9E2E8] text-[#E9E2E8]

SCSS

$gossamer-curtains: #E9E2E8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9E2E8?

#E9E2E8 is Gossamer Curtains, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #E9E2E8 warm or cool?

Gossamer Curtains reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Gossamer Curtains?

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

What colors pair well with Gossamer Curtains?

Gossamer Curtains 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 Gossamer Curtains?

You can download Gossamer Curtains 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 Gossamer Curtains?

The hex code is #E9E2E8. In RGB it's 233, 226, 232, and in HSL it's 309°, 14%, 90%.

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