PURPLES

Purple

#F1EBF4

RGB 241, 235, 244 · HSL 280°, 29%, 94% · CMYK 1, 4, 0, 4

Purple is #F1EBF4 in HEX — rgb(241, 235, 244), hsl(280°, 29%, 94%), cmyk(1%, 4%, 0%, 4%).

Purple pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 280°, 29%, 94%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#F1EBF4

RGB241, 235, 244

HSL280°, 29%, 94%

HSV280°, 4%, 96%

CMYK1, 4, 0, 4

Decimal15854580

CSS RGBrgb(241, 235, 244)

CSS HSLhsl(280, 29%, 94%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Shell Brook 690E-1

ΔE 0.6 · #F0EAF4

Dunn-Edwards

Tranquil Eve DE5952

ΔE 1.8 · #ECE7F2

Vista Paint

Lavender Splash K-31

ΔE 1.9 · #ECE7EE

Benjamin Moore

Polar 2069-70

ΔE 2.6 · #E9E9F0

Hallman-Lindsay

Easter Bunny 1237

ΔE 2.7 · #EBE5EB

PPG

Iris Isle 1248-2

ΔE 2.8 · #E8E5EC

Dulux

Baby Soft Quarter S49F1Q

ΔE 3 · #EEE3ED

Valspar

Lavender Moon 4001-9A

ΔE 3.2 · #F7EAEF

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 3.5 · #E7E3E9

Kilz

Inverness RB200-01

ΔE 4.8 · #E4E8EC

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 5.5 · #E5DBE5

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 5.7 · #F4F4F4

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 5.8 · #EEE9E7

Colorhouse

Imagine .05 Imagine-05

ΔE 6.1 · #F0F2F1

Dutch Boy

Tinge Grey VS-9117

ΔE 6.4 · #E2E2E2

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 8.1 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

85/100

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

#F1EBF4

#EEF4EB

Analogous

#EDEBF4

#F1EBF4

#F4EBF3

Triadic

#F1EBF4

#F4F1EB

#EBF4F1

Split-Complementary

#F1EBF4

#F3F4EB

#EBF4ED

Tetradic

#F1EBF4

#F4EDEB

#EEF4EB

#EBF3F4

Monochromatic

#AC89BE

#CFBAD9

#F1EBF4

#F3EFF6

Rectangle

#F1EBF4

#F4EBEE

#EEF4EB

#EBF4F1

Compound

#F1EBF4

#F4EBF3

#EEF4EB

#EBF4ED

Variations

Lighter

#F4EFF6

#F7F4F8

#FAF9FB

Darker

#C6ADD3

#915DAB

#553366

Saturation

#F0EEF1

#F1EBF4

#F3E6FA

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

1.17:1

Fail

vs Black

17.93:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1EBF4

#ECEEF5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1EBF4

#ECECF3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1EBF4

#F0EDEC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Purple 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

#F4DDD2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F1EBF4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E1E2F6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#BACFAF

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: #F1EBF4;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1EBF4;

CSS Variable

--color-purple: #F1EBF4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'purple': '#F1EBF4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1EBF4] text-[#F1EBF4]

SCSS

$purple: #F1EBF4;

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#E5E5ED · ΔE 3.4

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#F0E3EC · ΔE 3.4

Misty Lilac

#EAE3F0 · ΔE 3.4

Dreamy Cloud

#E5E3E7 · ΔE 4.4

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#E2E5F1 · ΔE 4.4

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#EBE9EA · ΔE 4.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1EBF4?

#F1EBF4 is Purple, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #F1EBF4 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Purple?

Purple 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 Purple?

You can download Purple 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 Purple?

The hex code is #F1EBF4. In RGB it's 241, 235, 244, and in HSL it's 280°, 29%, 94%.

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