PURPLES

In The Spotlight

#F2EAFC

RGB 242, 234, 252 · HSL 267°, 75%, 95% · CMYK 4, 7, 0, 1

In The Spotlight is #F2EAFC in HEX — rgb(242, 234, 252), hsl(267°, 75%, 95%), cmyk(4%, 7%, 0%, 1%).

In The Spotlight pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 267°, 75%, 95%. 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#F2EAFC

RGB242, 234, 252

HSL267°, 75%, 95%

HSV267°, 7%, 99%

CMYK4, 7, 0, 1

Decimal15919868

CSS RGBrgb(242, 234, 252)

CSS HSLhsl(267, 75%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

In The Spotlight M570-1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Dusk DE5938

ΔE 1.6 · #EEE9F9

Benjamin Moore

Misty 2071-70

ΔE 3.5 · #EBE4F1

Dulux

Recuperate Quarter S45F1Q

ΔE 4.2 · #ECE2EE

Vista Paint

Fancy Pansy K-30

ΔE 4.4 · #E6DEEE

PPG

Velvet Scarf 1248-3

ΔE 5.2 · #E3DFEC

Valspar

Pale Orchid 1003-6C

ΔE 5.3 · #E9DDEA

Hallman-Lindsay

Fairytale 1238

ΔE 5.3 · #E5DBEB

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 5.8 · #E3DBF2

Kilz

Colorado Dawn RB190-01

ΔE 6.6 · #DDDCE9

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 6.7 · #E5DBE5

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 7 · #E7E3E9

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 9.6 · #E0D7DC

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 10 · #F4F4F4

Farrow & Ball

Wevet 273

ΔE 10.4 · #EEE9E7

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 12.8 · #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

#F2EAFC

#F3FCE9

Analogous

#E9EAFC

#F2EAFC

#FBE9FC

Triadic

#F2EAFC

#FCF1E9

#E9FCF1

Split-Complementary

#F2EAFC

#FCFBE9

#EAFCE9

Tetradic

#F2EAFC

#FCE9EA

#F3FCE9

#E9FCFB

Monochromatic

#9F63E9

#C8A6F2

#F2EAFC

#F1E9FC

Rectangle

#F2EAFC

#FCE9F3

#F3FCE9

#E9FCF1

Compound

#F2EAFC

#FBE9FC

#F3FCE9

#EAFCE9

Variations

Lighter

#F4EDFC

#F7F2FC

#FAF8FD

Darker

#BD92F2

#7B21EA

#470B90

Saturation

#F2EFF5

#F1E9FC

#F1E7FD

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

17.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F2EAFC

#EBEEFD

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F2EAFC

#EBEBFA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F2EAFC

#F0EDEC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

In The Spotlight 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

#F5DCD8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F2EAFC

Daylight 5500K

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

#E2E1FC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE8ED

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.

#C3E897

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: #F2EAFC;

CSS — background

background-color: #F2EAFC;

CSS Variable

--color-in-the-spotlight: #F2EAFC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'in-the-spotlight': '#F2EAFC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F2EAFC] text-[#F2EAFC]

SCSS

$in-the-spotlight: #F2EAFC;

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#EAE3F0 · ΔE 3.7

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#F5E3EF · ΔE 5.0

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#F6E3EF · ΔE 5.3

Purple Cream

#F0E3EC · ΔE 5.4

White Heaven

#E2E5F1 · ΔE 5.7

Sugarplum

#E3DCE8 · ΔE 6.0

I Love You Pink

#F8E2EE · ΔE 6.2

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#F7E2ED · ΔE 6.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2EAFC?

#F2EAFC is In The Spotlight, a light purple with a cool undertone.

Is #F2EAFC warm or cool?

In The Spotlight reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with In The Spotlight?

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

What colors pair well with In The Spotlight?

In The Spotlight 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 In The Spotlight?

You can download In The Spotlight 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 In The Spotlight?

The hex code is #F2EAFC. In RGB it's 242, 234, 252, and in HSL it's 267°, 75%, 95%.

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