PURPLES

Swiss Lilac

#86608E

RGB 134, 96, 142 · HSL 290°, 19%, 47% · CMYK 6, 32, 0, 44

Swiss Lilac is #86608E in HEX — rgb(134, 96, 142), hsl(290°, 19%, 47%), cmyk(6%, 32%, 0%, 44%).

Swiss Lilac pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 290°, 19%, 47%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, 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#86608E

RGB134, 96, 142

HSL290°, 19%, 47%

HSV290°, 32%, 56%

CMYK6, 32, 0, 44

Decimal8806542

CSS RGBrgb(134, 96, 142)

CSS HSLhsl(290, 19%, 47%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dunn-Edwards

Plum Power DE5985

ΔE 2.8 · #7E5E8D

Behr

Full Glass S120-6

ΔE 3 · #835B8D

PPG

Mirabella 1176-6

ΔE 3.2 · #886793

Dulux

Purple Mystery S45G7

ΔE 3.3 · #7F598A

Kilz

Poets Purple RA120-01

ΔE 3.6 · #856691

Sherwin-Williams

Passionate Purple SW6981

ΔE 5.1 · #795484

Kobra

Violet 26

ΔE 6 · #7B598F

Valspar

Sonic Plum 4002-10C

ΔE 6.2 · #815A92

Benjamin Moore

Fire 1392

ΔE 6.5 · #775A80

Vista Paint

Orchid Orchestra C-1206

ΔE 8.1 · #856080

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Orchestra 1207

ΔE 8.7 · #876281

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 9.3 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 11.7 · #935E7C

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 18 · #5E3D5A

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 19.9 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 30.4 · #2D61AD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

15/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

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

#86608E

#698F61

Analogous

#70618F

#86608E

#8F617F

Triadic

#86608E

#8F8761

#618F87

Split-Complementary

#86608E

#7F8F61

#618F70

Tetradic

#86608E

#8F7061

#698F61

#617F8F

Monochromatic

#312334

#5C4261

#86608E

#AA8CB1

#CCB9CF

Rectangle

#86608E

#8F6169

#698F61

#618F87

Compound

#86608E

#8F617F

#698F61

#618F70

Variations

Lighter

#A17EA7

#B7A1BB

#D4C9D6

Darker

#6D4D73

#4B3450

#2C1E2F

Saturation

#7C717F

#87618F

#A731BF

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

5.15:1

vs Black

4.08:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#86608E

#6B738E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#86608E

#686889

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#86608E

#826A66

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Swiss 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

#A47586

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#86608E

Daylight 5500K

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

#917AAA

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.

#557F4C

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: #86608E;

CSS — background

background-color: #86608E;

CSS Variable

--color-swiss-lilac: #86608E;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'swiss-lilac': '#86608E' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#86608E] text-[#86608E]

SCSS

$swiss-lilac: #86608E;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #86608E?

#86608E is Swiss Lilac, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #86608E warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Swiss Lilac?

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

What colors pair well with Swiss Lilac?

Swiss 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 Swiss Lilac?

You can download Swiss 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 Swiss Lilac?

The hex code is #86608E. In RGB it's 134, 96, 142, and in HSL it's 290°, 19%, 47%.

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