PURPLES

Whimsical White

#EFE9EF

RGB 239, 233, 239 · HSL 300°, 16%, 93% · CMYK 0, 3, 0, 6

Whimsical White is #EFE9EF in HEX — rgb(239, 233, 239), hsl(300°, 16%, 93%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 0%, 6%).

Whimsical White pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 300°, 16%, 93%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#EFE9EF

RGB239, 233, 239

HSL300°, 16%, 93%

HSV300°, 3%, 94%

CMYK0, 3, 0, 6

Decimal15722991

CSS RGBrgb(239, 233, 239)

CSS HSLhsl(300, 16%, 93%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Whimsical White 110E-1

Exact match

Vista Paint

Greek Goddess K-39

ΔE 0.7 · #EDE9EF

Hallman-Lindsay

Easter Bunny 1237

ΔE 1.4 · #EBE5EB

Dunn-Edwards

Snow Plum DE5973

ΔE 1.6 · #F4EAF0

Benjamin Moore

Raspberry 2072-70

ΔE 1.8 · #ECE4EB

PPG

Winter Morn 1172-2

ΔE 1.9 · #EAE8EC

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 2.4 · #E7E3E9

Valspar

Star Light 4001-7A

ΔE 2.4 · #E7E6EB

Dulux

Aldine SP2C5

ΔE 2.8 · #E7E1E8

Kilz

Inverness RB200-01

ΔE 3.9 · #E4E8EC

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 4.1 · #EEE9E7

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 4.9 · #E2E2E2

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 5 · #F4F4F4

Sherwin-Williams

Elation SW6827

ΔE 5.1 · #DFDCE5

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 5.2 · #F0F2F1

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6.6 · #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 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

#EFE9EF

#EAF0EA

Analogous

#EDEAF0

#EFE9EF

#F0EAED

Triadic

#EFE9EF

#F0F0EA

#EAF0F0

Split-Complementary

#EFE9EF

#EDF0EA

#EAF0ED

Tetradic

#EFE9EF

#F0EDEA

#EAF0EA

#EAEDF0

Monochromatic

#B092B0

#D0BED0

#EFE9EF

#F4F0F4

Rectangle

#EFE9EF

#F0EAEA

#EAF0EA

#EAF0F0

Compound

#EFE9EF

#F0EAED

#EAF0EA

#EAF0ED

Variations

Lighter

#F3EEF3

#F6F3F6

#F9F8F9

Darker

#C9B3C9

#986D98

#5A3E5A

Saturation

#EEECEE

#F0EAF0

#F8E3F8

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

1.20:1

Fail

vs Black

17.57:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EFE9EF

#EBECF0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EFE9EF

#EAEAEE

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EFE9EF

#EEEAEA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Whimsical White 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

#F3DBCE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#EFE9EF

Daylight 5500K

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

#E0E0F3

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.

#AFCFAF

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: #EFE9EF;

CSS — background

background-color: #EFE9EF;

CSS Variable

--color-whimsical-white: #EFE9EF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'whimsical-white': '#EFE9EF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EFE9EF] text-[#EFE9EF]

SCSS

$whimsical-white: #EFE9EF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EFE9EF?

#EFE9EF is Whimsical White, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #EFE9EF warm or cool?

Whimsical White reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Whimsical White?

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

What colors pair well with Whimsical White?

Whimsical White 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 Whimsical White?

You can download Whimsical White 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 Whimsical White?

The hex code is #EFE9EF. In RGB it's 239, 233, 239, and in HSL it's 300°, 16%, 93%.

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