PURPLES

Dusk

#EEE9F9

RGB 238, 233, 249 · HSL 259°, 57%, 95% · CMYK 4, 6, 0, 2

Dusk is #EEE9F9 in HEX — rgb(238, 233, 249), hsl(259°, 57%, 95%), cmyk(4%, 6%, 0%, 2%).

Dusk pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 259°, 57%, 95%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#EEE9F9

RGB238, 233, 249

HSL259°, 57%, 95%

HSV259°, 6%, 98%

CMYK4, 6, 0, 2

Decimal15657465

CSS RGBrgb(238, 233, 249)

CSS HSLhsl(259, 57%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Dusk DE5938

Exact match

Behr

November Pink 670C-1

ΔE 1.2 · #F1E9F8

Benjamin Moore

Misty 2071-70

ΔE 2.4 · #EBE4F1

Dulux

Purity Quarter S44H1Q

ΔE 3.3 · #E7E0EE

Vista Paint

Fancy Pansy K-30

ΔE 3.8 · #E6DEEE

PPG

Velvet Scarf 1248-3

ΔE 4 · #E3DFEC

Valspar

Spring Parade 1001-4C

ΔE 4.4 · #E7DFEA

Hallman-Lindsay

Fairytale 1238

ΔE 4.9 · #E5DBEB

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 5.4 · #DDDCE9

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 5.7 · #E7E3E9

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 5.9 · #E5DBE5

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 6 · #E3DBF2

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 8.6 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 9 · #F4F4F4

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 9.3 · #EEE9E7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 11.5 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

83/100

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

#EEE9F9

#F5FAEB

Analogous

#EBEEFA

#EEE9F9

#F7EBFA

Triadic

#EEE9F9

#FAF0EB

#EBFAF0

Split-Complementary

#EEE9F9

#FAF7EB

#EEFAEB

Tetradic

#EEE9F9

#FAEBEE

#F5FAEB

#EBFAF7

Monochromatic

#9373D9

#C1AFE9

#EEE9F9

#F0EBFA

Rectangle

#EEE9F9

#FAEBF5

#F5FAEB

#EBFAF0

Compound

#EEE9F9

#F7EBFA

#F5FAEB

#EEFAEB

Variations

Lighter

#F3EFFB

#F6F4FB

#FAF9FC

Darker

#B49DE6

#6939D2

#3B1B80

Saturation

#F1F0F4

#F0EBFA

#EFE8FC

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

1.19:1

Fail

vs Black

17.66:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EEE9F9

#E9ECFA

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EEE9F9

#EAEAF7

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EEE9F9

#EDECEA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Dusk 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

#F2DBD6

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EEE9F9

Daylight 5500K

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

#DFE0FA

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE9ED

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.

#CBDEA0

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: #EEE9F9;

CSS — background

background-color: #EEE9F9;

CSS Variable

--color-dusk: #EEE9F9;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'dusk': '#EEE9F9' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EEE9F9] text-[#EEE9F9]

SCSS

$dusk: #EEE9F9;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EEE9F9?

#EEE9F9 is Dusk, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #EEE9F9 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Dusk?

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

What colors pair well with Dusk?

Dusk 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 Dusk?

You can download Dusk 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 Dusk?

The hex code is #EEE9F9. In RGB it's 238, 233, 249, and in HSL it's 259°, 57%, 95%.

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