PURPLES

Aquarelle Lilac

#EDC8FF

RGB 237, 200, 255 · HSL 280°, 100%, 89% · CMYK 7, 22, 0, 0

Aquarelle Lilac is #EDC8FF in HEX — rgb(237, 200, 255), hsl(280°, 100%, 89%), cmyk(7%, 22%, 0%, 0%).

Aquarelle Lilac pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 280°, 100%, 89%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#EDC8FF

RGB237, 200, 255

HSL280°, 100%, 89%

HSV280°, 22%, 100%

CMYK7, 22, 0, 0

Decimal15583487

CSS RGBrgb(237, 200, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 100%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Kiss Good Night M120-2

ΔE 2.2 · #ECC6F9

Dunn-Edwards

Pretty Petunia DE5989

ΔE 9.3 · #D6B7E2

Vista Paint

Micaela Abril K-4

ΔE 10.9 · #E8C0E3

Hallman-Lindsay

Rosy Cheeks 1177

ΔE 11.3 · #E7BDE0

Dulux

Pink Beads S49G2

ΔE 12 · #E9BADD

PPG

Sea Lavender 1250-4

ΔE 12.4 · #CFB1D8

Valspar

Magic Wand 1001-2A

ΔE 12.7 · #EBBADC

Benjamin Moore

Exotic 2074-50

ΔE 13 · #DDADD4

Kilz

Berry Cream RA200-01

ΔE 14.2 · #E3BDDA

Sherwin-Williams

Free Spirit SW6973

ΔE 15.8 · #CAB2D2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 16.5 · #B7B1DC

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 20 · #E3DBF2

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 21.4 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 25.4 · #BCCEE6

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 28.5 · #CCC8CE

RAL

Papyrus White 9018

ΔE 31.7 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

67/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

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

#EDC8FF

#DAFFC7

Analogous

#D0C7FF

#EDC8FF

#FFC7F6

Triadic

#EDC8FF

#FFECC7

#C7FFEC

Split-Complementary

#EDC8FF

#F6FFC7

#C7FFD0

Tetradic

#EDC8FF

#FFD0C7

#DAFFC7

#C7F6FF

Monochromatic

#B92EFF

#D37AFF

#EDC8FF

#F7E5FF

Rectangle

#EDC8FF

#FFC7DA

#DAFFC7

#C7FFEC

Compound

#EDC8FF

#FFC7F6

#DAFFC7

#C7FFD0

Variations

Lighter

#F0D2FF

#F3E0FC

#F7EEFC

Darker

#CE6CFF

#A600FA

#610091

Saturation

#E6DBEB

#ECC7FF

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

1.47:1

Fail

vs Black

14.31:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDC8FF

#D0DBFF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDC8FF

#CFCFF9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDC8FF

#E8D3CE

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Aquarelle Lilac 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

#F1C3DA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDC8FF

Daylight 5500K

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

#DEC8FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE7EE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#AEF28C

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: #EDC8FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDC8FF;

CSS Variable

--color-aquarelle-lilac: #EDC8FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'aquarelle-lilac': '#EDC8FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDC8FF] text-[#EDC8FF]

SCSS

$aquarelle-lilac: #EDC8FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDC8FF?

#EDC8FF is Aquarelle Lilac, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #EDC8FF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Aquarelle Lilac?

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

What colors pair well with Aquarelle Lilac?

Aquarelle Lilac 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 Aquarelle Lilac?

You can download Aquarelle Lilac 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 Aquarelle Lilac?

The hex code is #EDC8FF. In RGB it's 237, 200, 255, and in HSL it's 280°, 100%, 89%.

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