PURPLES

Elfin Magic

#EDDBE9

RGB 237, 219, 233 · HSL 313°, 33%, 89% · CMYK 0, 8, 2, 7

Elfin Magic is #EDDBE9 in HEX — rgb(237, 219, 233), hsl(313°, 33%, 89%), cmyk(0%, 8%, 2%, 7%).

Elfin Magic pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 313°, 33%, 89%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#EDDBE9

RGB237, 219, 233

HSL313°, 33%, 89%

HSV313°, 8%, 93%

CMYK0, 8, 2, 7

Decimal15588329

CSS RGBrgb(237, 219, 233)

CSS HSLhsl(313, 33%, 89%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Desert Dawn 1252-3

ΔE 0.5 · #EDDBE8

Vista Paint

Maiden of the Mist C-1187

ΔE 0.5 · #EDDBE8

Hallman-Lindsay

Maiden Of The Mist 1188

ΔE 0.8 · #EFDCEB

Valspar

Cascadia 1002-4C

ΔE 1.7 · #F3DFED

Dulux

Pink Ladies Quarter S49G1Q

ΔE 1.8 · #F3DFEC

Dunn-Edwards

Sheer Lavender DE5980

ΔE 3 · #EFE2F2

Benjamin Moore

Easter 2074-70

ΔE 3.3 · #F6E4F0

Behr

Razzberry Fizz N120-2

ΔE 3.3 · #E5DBE6

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 3.6 · #E5DBE5

Kilz

Sofia RA210-01

ΔE 4.3 · #E1D3E6

IKEA

IKEA053 53

ΔE 5.3 · #E8DDE2

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 5.9 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 6.1 · #E0D7DC

Farrow & Ball

Great White 2006

ΔE 9.4 · #E7DEDB

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 10.3 · #D7D7D7

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 12.3 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

75/100

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

#EDDBE9

#DAECDE

Analogous

#E7DAEC

#EDDBE9

#ECDADF

Triadic

#EDDBE9

#E8ECDA

#DAE8EC

Split-Complementary

#EDDBE9

#DFECDA

#DAECE7

Tetradic

#EDDBE9

#ECE7DA

#DAECDE

#DADFEC

Monochromatic

#B974AA

#D3A7C9

#EDDBE9

#F6EEF5

Rectangle

#EDDBE9

#ECDEDA

#DAECDE

#DAE8EC

Compound

#EDDBE9

#ECDADF

#DAECDE

#DAECE7

Variations

Lighter

#F0E1ED

#F3E9F1

#F7F3F6

Darker

#CF9CC4

#AA5096

#642D58

Saturation

#E6E0E5

#ECDAE8

#F6D0EE

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

1.32:1

Fail

vs Black

15.91:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDDBE9

#E1E3EA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDDBE9

#DEDEE7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDDBE9

#EBDEDD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Elfin Magic 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

#F1D1CA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EDDBE9

Daylight 5500K

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

#DED6EE

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

Trim

Matched off-white

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

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#ADD1B5

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: #EDDBE9;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDDBE9;

CSS Variable

--color-elfin-magic: #EDDBE9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'elfin-magic': '#EDDBE9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDDBE9] text-[#EDDBE9]

SCSS

$elfin-magic: #EDDBE9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDDBE9?

#EDDBE9 is Elfin Magic, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #EDDBE9 warm or cool?

Elfin Magic reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Elfin Magic?

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

What colors pair well with Elfin Magic?

Elfin Magic 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 Elfin Magic?

You can download Elfin Magic 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 Elfin Magic?

The hex code is #EDDBE9. In RGB it's 237, 219, 233, and in HSL it's 313°, 33%, 89%.

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