PURPLES

Musical Mist

#F9EAF4

RGB 249, 234, 244 · HSL 320°, 56%, 95% · CMYK 0, 6, 2, 2

Musical Mist is #F9EAF4 in HEX — rgb(249, 234, 244), hsl(320°, 56%, 95%), cmyk(0%, 6%, 2%, 2%).

Musical Mist pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 320°, 56%, 95%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#F9EAF4

RGB249, 234, 244

HSL320°, 56%, 95%

HSV320°, 6%, 98%

CMYK0, 6, 2, 2

Decimal16378612

CSS RGBrgb(249, 234, 244)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 56%, 95%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Musical Mist 150C-1

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Partial Pink DE5994

ΔE 1.8 · #FFEDF8

Dulux

Lafitte SP2C4

ΔE 2.2 · #F6E4EE

Benjamin Moore

Easter 2074-70

ΔE 2.4 · #F6E4F0

Vista Paint

Rosy View K-743

ΔE 2.5 · #F4E3EC

Valspar

Lavender Moon 4001-9A

ΔE 2.7 · #F7EAEF

Hallman-Lindsay

Viola 1154

ΔE 2.8 · #F7E3EC

PPG

Heaven Sent 1252-2

ΔE 3.4 · #EEE1EB

IKEA

IKEA064 64

ΔE 5.6 · #E7E3E9

Sherwin-Williams

Spangle SW6834

ΔE 5.9 · #E5DBE5

Farrow & Ball

Middleton Pink 245

ΔE 6.7 · #FDE7E5

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 6.7 · #F7DDE0

Kilz

Vintage Lamp LA220-01

ΔE 6.9 · #E9E2E2

RAL

Signal White 9003

ΔE 7.7 · #F4F4F4

Dutch Boy

Stardust Ballroom DCP-1308

ΔE 8 · #E0D7DC

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 9.9 · #EAEAE4

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

86/100

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

#F9EAF4

#EBF9F0

Analogous

#F7EBF9

#F9EAF4

#F9EBED

Triadic

#F9EAF4

#F5F9EB

#EBF5F9

Split-Complementary

#F9EAF4

#EDF9EB

#EBF9F7

Tetradic

#F9EAF4

#F9F7EB

#EBF9F0

#EBEDF9

Monochromatic

#D874B6

#E9AFD6

#F9EAF4

#F9EBF5

Rectangle

#F9EAF4

#F9F0EB

#EBF9F0

#EBF5F9

Compound

#F9EAF4

#F9EBED

#EBF9F0

#EBF9F7

Variations

Lighter

#FBEFF7

#FBF4F9

#FCF9FB

Darker

#E69ECE

#D03A9E

#7F1C5E

Saturation

#F4F0F3

#F9EBF5

#FCE8F6

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

1.16:1

Fail

vs Black

18.10:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9EAF4

#EFF0F5

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9EAF4

#EDEDF3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9EAF4

#F8ECEC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Musical Mist 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

#FADCD2

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9EAF4

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7E1F6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EDE9EB

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.

#A1DEB5

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: #F9EAF4;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9EAF4;

CSS Variable

--color-musical-mist: #F9EAF4;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'musical-mist': '#F9EAF4' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9EAF4] text-[#F9EAF4]

SCSS

$musical-mist: #F9EAF4;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9EAF4?

#F9EAF4 is Musical Mist, a light purple with a warm undertone.

Is #F9EAF4 warm or cool?

Musical Mist reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Musical Mist?

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

What colors pair well with Musical Mist?

Musical Mist 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 Musical Mist?

You can download Musical Mist 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 Musical Mist?

The hex code is #F9EAF4. In RGB it's 249, 234, 244, and in HSL it's 320°, 56%, 95%.

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