PURPLES

Misty

#EBE4F1

RGB 235, 228, 241 · HSL 272°, 32%, 92% · CMYK 2, 5, 0, 5

Misty is #EBE4F1 in HEX — rgb(235, 228, 241), hsl(272°, 32%, 92%), cmyk(2%, 5%, 0%, 5%).

Misty pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 272°, 32%, 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#EBE4F1

RGB235, 228, 241

HSL272°, 32%, 92%

HSV272°, 5%, 95%

CMYK2, 5, 0, 5

Decimal15459569

CSS RGBrgb(235, 228, 241)

CSS HSLhsl(272, 32%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Misty 2071-70

Exact match

Dulux

Wisteria Archway Quarter S45H1Q

ΔE 1.3 · #E9E2ED

Dunn-Edwards

Modest Violet DE5945

ΔE 1.3 · #E9E4EF

Behr

Pearl Violet 670E-2

ΔE 1.3 · #EAE6F4

Valspar

Spring Parade 1001-4C

ΔE 2 · #E7DFEA

PPG

Lilac Frost 1250-2

ΔE 2.2 · #E8DEEA

Vista Paint

Fancy Pansy K-30

ΔE 2.5 · #E6DEEE

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 3.5 · #E5DBE5

Hallman-Lindsay

Fairytale 1238

ΔE 3.5 · #E5DBEB

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 3.9 · #E7E3E9

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 3.9 · #DDDCE9

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 6 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 6.2 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 7.9 · #EEE9E7

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 8.6 · #F4F4F4

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 10.2 · #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

#EBE4F1

#EAF1E4

Analogous

#E5E4F1

#EBE4F1

#F1E4F1

Triadic

#EBE4F1

#F1EBE4

#E4F1EB

Split-Complementary

#EBE4F1

#F1F1E4

#E4F1E5

Tetradic

#EBE4F1

#F1E5E4

#EAF1E4

#E4F1F1

Monochromatic

#A07FBD

#C6B2D7

#EBE4F1

#F3EEF6

Rectangle

#EBE4F1

#F1E4EA

#EAF1E4

#E4F1EB

Compound

#EBE4F1

#F1E4F1

#EAF1E4

#E4F1E5

Variations

Lighter

#EFE9F4

#F3EFF6

#F8F6F9

Darker

#BDA5D2

#8455AD

#4D2F67

Saturation

#EBE9ED

#EBE4F1

#EBDDF8

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

1.24:1

Fail

vs Black

16.90:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EBE4F1

#E5E8F2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EBE4F1

#E5E5EF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EBE4F1

#EAE6E5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Misty 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

#F0D8D0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EBE4F1

Daylight 5500K

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

#DDDDF4

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#BED1AE

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: #EBE4F1;

CSS — background

background-color: #EBE4F1;

CSS Variable

--color-misty: #EBE4F1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'misty': '#EBE4F1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EBE4F1] text-[#EBE4F1]

SCSS

$misty: #EBE4F1;

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#EAE3F0 · ΔE 0.4

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#E3DCE8 · ΔE 2.9

Purple Cream

#F0E3EC · ΔE 3.0

Raspberry Ice

#EBE3EA · ΔE 3.1

White Heaven

#E2E5F1 · ΔE 3.6

Whisper Violet

#E5E5ED · ΔE 3.6

Easter Bonnet

#F5E3EF · ΔE 4.0

Polar White

#E8E8EF · ΔE 4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EBE4F1?

#EBE4F1 is Misty, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #EBE4F1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Misty?

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

What colors pair well with Misty?

Misty 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 Misty?

You can download Misty 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 Misty?

The hex code is #EBE4F1. In RGB it's 235, 228, 241, and in HSL it's 272°, 32%, 92%.

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