PURPLES

Blue Lilac

#6C4675

RGB 108, 70, 117 · HSL 289°, 25%, 37% · CMYK 8, 40, 0, 54

Blue Lilac is #6C4675 in HEX — rgb(108, 70, 117), hsl(289°, 25%, 37%), cmyk(8%, 40%, 0%, 54%).

Blue Lilac pulls into the rich end of the purples spectrum — HSL 289°, 25%, 37%. 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#6C4675

RGB108, 70, 117

HSL289°, 25%, 37%

HSV289°, 40%, 46%

CMYK8, 40, 0, 54

Decimal7095925

CSS RGBrgb(108, 70, 117)

CSS HSLhsl(289, 25%, 37%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

RAL

Blue Lilac 4005

Exact match

Dulux

Hyssop S45G8

ΔE 1.9 · #6C4976

PPG

Perfectly Purple 1176-7

ΔE 2.2 · #694878

Hallman-Lindsay

Magenta Red Lips 1194

ΔE 3.6 · #62416D

Vista Paint

Magenta Red Lips C-1193

ΔE 3.9 · #61416D

Dunn-Edwards

Palace Purple DE5993

ΔE 4 · #68457A

Behr

Vintage Plum BIC-35

ΔE 4 · #744F7B

Sherwin-Williams

Impulsive Purple SW6832

ΔE 5.1 · #624977

Kilz

Succulent RH280

ΔE 6.6 · #6A486C

Valspar

Purple Royalty 4009-10

ΔE 7.9 · #725889

Benjamin Moore

Passion 2073-30

ΔE 8.3 · #774C6F

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 8.6 · #7B598F

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 11.7 · #5E3D5A

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 16.7 · #935E7C

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 23.8 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Royal Blue D-6740

ΔE 25.6 · #1D375C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

9/100

Very Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Absorbs almost all light — dramatic and cocooning. Needs strong artificial lighting and works best as an accent or in well-lit rooms.

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

#6C4675

#4F7647

Analogous

#564776

#6C4675

#764767

Triadic

#6C4675

#766D47

#47766D

Split-Complementary

#6C4675

#677647

#477656

Tetradic

#6C4675

#765647

#4F7647

#476776

Monochromatic

#150D16

#412A46

#6C4675

#9866A3

#B896C0

Rectangle

#6C4675

#76474F

#4F7647

#47766D

Compound

#6C4675

#764767

#4F7647

#477656

Variations

Lighter

#935F9E

#AC8AB3

#CDBDD1

Darker

#58385F

#3D2642

#241627

Saturation

#635765

#6D4776

#842399

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

7.58:1

AAA

vs Black

2.77:1

Fail

Deuteranopia

#6C4675

#515A75

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#6C4675

#4E4E70

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#6C4675

#68514D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Blue Lilac 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

#906173

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#6C4675

Daylight 5500K

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

#7E6697

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.

#43643C

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) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

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 is adequate.

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: #6C4675;

CSS — background

background-color: #6C4675;

CSS Variable

--color-blue-lilac: #6C4675;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'blue-lilac': '#6C4675' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#6C4675] text-[#6C4675]

SCSS

$blue-lilac: #6C4675;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #6C4675?

#6C4675 is Blue Lilac, a deep purple with a cool undertone.

Is #6C4675 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Blue Lilac?

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

What colors pair well with Blue Lilac?

Blue Lilac 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 Blue Lilac?

You can download Blue Lilac 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 Blue Lilac?

The hex code is #6C4675. In RGB it's 108, 70, 117, and in HSL it's 289°, 25%, 37%.

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