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Sophisticated Lilac

#956C87

RGB 149, 108, 135 · HSL 320°, 16%, 50% · CMYK 0, 28, 9, 42

Sophisticated Lilac is #956C87 in HEX — rgb(149, 108, 135), hsl(320°, 16%, 50%), cmyk(0%, 28%, 9%, 42%).

Sophisticated Lilac pulls into the mid-tone end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 320°, 16%, 50%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#956C87

RGB149, 108, 135

HSL320°, 16%, 50%

HSV320°, 28%, 58%

CMYK0, 28, 9, 42

Decimal9792647

CSS RGBrgb(149, 108, 135)

CSS HSLhsl(320, 16%, 50%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Fruit Of Passion S46F6

ΔE 1 · #946A86

Benjamin Moore

Lazy 1378

ΔE 2.2 · #8E6883

PPG

Blackberry Jam 1178-6

ΔE 4.6 · #87657E

Vista Paint

Screen Gem C-1205

ΔE 4.7 · #9A7595

Hallman-Lindsay

Orchid Orchestra 1207

ΔE 5.2 · #876281

Behr

Forest Berry UL100-17

ΔE 6 · #956279

Sherwin-Williams

Veri Berri SW9069

ΔE 6.3 · #937496

Valspar

Dusky Purple 1003-5A

ΔE 6.6 · #836484

IKEA

IKEA063 63

ΔE 6.7 · #935E7C

Kilz

Fusion RA150-02

ΔE 7.2 · #A97698

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 7.8 · #A47D90

Dunn-Edwards

Muted Berry DE5977

ΔE 8.1 · #91788C

Kobra

Fuchsia 22

ΔE 14.6 · #A25877

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 14.8 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Wood .05 Wood-05

ΔE 18 · #6F595D

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 23.2 · #878787

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

19/100

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

#956C87

#6B9479

Analogous

#8D6B94

#956C87

#946B72

Triadic

#956C87

#86946B

#6B8694

Split-Complementary

#956C87

#72946B

#6B948D

Tetradic

#956C87

#948D6B

#6B9479

#6B7294

Monochromatic

#3B2B36

#684B5E

#956C87

#B497AB

#D4C4CF

Rectangle

#956C87

#94796B

#6B9479

#6B8694

Compound

#956C87

#946B72

#6B9479

#6B948D

Variations

Lighter

#A9899E

#BDA8B6

#D7CDD4

Darker

#77556C

#523A4A

#30212B

Saturation

#867982

#946B86

#C93698

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

4.40:1

AA Large

vs Black

4.77:1

Deuteranopia

#956C87

#7C7E87

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#956C87

#747484

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#956C87

#927271

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Sophisticated Lilac strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#AF7E80

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#956C87

Daylight 5500K

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

#9C83A5

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.

#518763

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 · Trim · Soft 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 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: #956C87;

CSS — background

background-color: #956C87;

CSS Variable

--color-sophisticated-lilac: #956C87;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sophisticated-lilac': '#956C87' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#956C87] text-[#956C87]

SCSS

$sophisticated-lilac: #956C87;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #956C87?

#956C87 is Sophisticated Lilac, a mid-tone pink with a warm undertone.

Is #956C87 warm or cool?

Sophisticated Lilac reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Sophisticated Lilac?

Sophisticated Lilac works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Sophisticated Lilac?

Sophisticated Lilac pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Sophisticated Lilac?

You can download Sophisticated 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 Sophisticated Lilac?

The hex code is #956C87. In RGB it's 149, 108, 135, and in HSL it's 320°, 16%, 50%.

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