PURPLES

Modest Violet

#E9E4EF

RGB 233, 228, 239 · HSL 267°, 26%, 92% · CMYK 3, 5, 0, 6

Modest Violet is #E9E4EF in HEX — rgb(233, 228, 239), hsl(267°, 26%, 92%), cmyk(3%, 5%, 0%, 6%).

Modest Violet pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 267°, 26%, 92%. 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#E9E4EF

RGB233, 228, 239

HSL267°, 26%, 92%

HSV267°, 5%, 94%

CMYK3, 5, 0, 6

Decimal15328495

CSS RGBrgb(233, 228, 239)

CSS HSLhsl(267, 26%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Modest Violet DE5945

Exact match

Dulux

Wisteria Archway Quarter S45H1Q

ΔE 0.9 · #E9E2ED

Behr

Coquette 100E-1

ΔE 1.3 · #EAE3EC

Benjamin Moore

Misty 2071-70

ΔE 1.3 · #EBE4F1

PPG

Guardian Angel 1247-2

ΔE 1.8 · #E4E1EA

Vista Paint

Pale Pansy K-22

ΔE 1.9 · #EBE3EB

Valspar

Spring Parade 1001-4C

ΔE 1.9 · #E7DFEA

Hallman-Lindsay

White Bud 1244

ΔE 2.4 · #E3E0E8

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 2.7 · #E7E3E9

Sherwin-Williams

Elation SW6827

ΔE 3.3 · #DFDCE5

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 3.5 · #DDDCE9

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 5.6 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 6.9 · #EEE9E7

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 6.9 · #E3DBF2

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 7.8 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

79/100

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

#E9E4EF

#EBF0E5

Analogous

#E5E6F0

#E9E4EF

#EFE5F0

Triadic

#E9E4EF

#F0EAE5

#E5F0EA

Split-Complementary

#E9E4EF

#F0EFE5

#E6F0E5

Tetradic

#E9E4EF

#F0E5E6

#EBF0E5

#E5F0EF

Monochromatic

#9C85B7

#C3B5D4

#E9E4EF

#F2EFF6

Rectangle

#E9E4EF

#F0E5EB

#EBF0E5

#E5F0EA

Compound

#E9E4EF

#EFE5F0

#EBF0E5

#E6F0E5

Variations

Lighter

#EEEAF3

#F2F0F5

#F8F7F9

Darker

#BAA9CE

#7D5DA5

#493562

Saturation

#EAE9EC

#EAE5F0

#E9DEF7

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

1.25:1

Fail

vs Black

16.81:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E9E4EF

#E4E7F0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E9E4EF

#E5E5EE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E9E4EF

#E8E6E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Modest Violet 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

#EED8CE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E9E4EF

Daylight 5500K

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

#DBDDF3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#C1CFAF

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: #E9E4EF;

CSS — background

background-color: #E9E4EF;

CSS Variable

--color-modest-violet: #E9E4EF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'modest-violet': '#E9E4EF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E9E4EF] text-[#E9E4EF]

SCSS

$modest-violet: #E9E4EF;

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#E3DCE8 · ΔE 2.8

White Heaven

#E2E5F1 · ΔE 2.8

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#E8E8EF · ΔE 2.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E9E4EF?

#E9E4EF is Modest Violet, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #E9E4EF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Modest Violet?

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

What colors pair well with Modest Violet?

Modest Violet 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 Modest Violet?

You can download Modest 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 Modest Violet?

The hex code is #E9E4EF. In RGB it's 233, 228, 239, and in HSL it's 267°, 26%, 92%.

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