PURPLES

Lavender Splash

#ECE7EE

RGB 236, 231, 238 · HSL 283°, 17%, 92% · CMYK 1, 3, 0, 7

Lavender Splash is #ECE7EE in HEX — rgb(236, 231, 238), hsl(283°, 17%, 92%), cmyk(1%, 3%, 0%, 7%).

Lavender Splash pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 283°, 17%, 92%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#ECE7EE

RGB236, 231, 238

HSL283°, 17%, 92%

HSV283°, 3%, 93%

CMYK1, 3, 0, 7

Decimal15525870

CSS RGBrgb(236, 231, 238)

CSS HSLhsl(283, 17%, 92%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Lavender Splash K-31

Exact match

Hallman-Lindsay

Easter Bunny 1237

ΔE 0.9 · #EBE5EB

Behr

Whimsical White 110E-1

ΔE 1 · #EFE9EF

PPG

Iris Isle 1248-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E8E5EC

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2072-70

ΔE 1.4 · #ECE4EB

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 1.6 · #E7E3E9

Dunn-Edwards

Cool Frost DE5931

ΔE 1.6 · #E7E6ED

Valspar

Gossamer Curtains 1002-6C

ΔE 1.9 · #E9E2E8

Dulux

Aldine SP2C5

ΔE 2.1 · #E7E1E8

Kilz

Inverness RB200-01

ΔE 3.6 · #E4E8EC

Sherwin-Williams

Elation SW6827

ΔE 4.2 · #DFDCE5

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 4.7 · #EEE9E7

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 4.7 · #E2E2E2

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 5.7 · #F4F4F4

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 5.8 · #F0F2F1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 7 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

81/100

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

#ECE7EE

#E9EEE7

Analogous

#E9E7EE

#ECE7EE

#EEE7ED

Triadic

#ECE7EE

#EEECE7

#E7EEEC

Split-Complementary

#ECE7EE

#EDEEE7

#E7EEE9

Tetradic

#ECE7EE

#EEE9E7

#E9EEE7

#E7EDEE

Monochromatic

#A58EAF

#C9BACE

#ECE7EE

#F3F0F4

Rectangle

#ECE7EE

#EEE7E9

#E9EEE7

#E7EEEC

Compound

#ECE7EE

#EEE7ED

#E9EEE7

#E7EEE9

Variations

Lighter

#F0ECF1

#F4F1F5

#F8F7F9

Darker

#C1B0C8

#8B6999

#513C5A

Saturation

#EBEAEC

#ECE7EE

#F0DFF7

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

1.22:1

Fail

vs Black

17.23:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#ECE7EE

#E8E9EF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#ECE7EE

#E8E8ED

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#ECE7EE

#EBE8E8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lavender Splash 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

#F0DACE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#ECE7EE

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEDFF2

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.

#B8CFAF

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: #ECE7EE;

CSS — background

background-color: #ECE7EE;

CSS Variable

--color-lavender-splash: #ECE7EE;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lavender-splash': '#ECE7EE' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#ECE7EE] text-[#ECE7EE]

SCSS

$lavender-splash: #ECE7EE;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #ECE7EE?

#ECE7EE is Lavender Splash, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #ECE7EE warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lavender Splash?

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

What colors pair well with Lavender Splash?

Lavender Splash 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 Lavender Splash?

You can download Lavender Splash 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 Lavender Splash?

The hex code is #ECE7EE. In RGB it's 236, 231, 238, and in HSL it's 283°, 17%, 92%.

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