PURPLES

Lilac Intuition

#9A7EA7

RGB 154, 126, 167 · HSL 281°, 19%, 57% · CMYK 8, 25, 0, 35

Lilac Intuition is #9A7EA7 in HEX — rgb(154, 126, 167), hsl(281°, 19%, 57%), cmyk(8%, 25%, 0%, 35%).

Lilac Intuition pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 281°, 19%, 57%. 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#9A7EA7

RGB154, 126, 167

HSL281°, 19%, 57%

HSV281°, 25%, 65%

CMYK8, 25, 0, 35

Decimal10124967

CSS RGBrgb(154, 126, 167)

CSS HSLhsl(281, 19%, 57%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lilac Intuition MQ4-61

ΔE 1.7 · #967CA7

Dulux

Divine S45E5

ΔE 2.5 · #9979A0

Benjamin Moore

Naples 1391

ΔE 2.7 · #A07DA6

Valspar

Purple Phantom 1001-3B

ΔE 2.8 · #917AA4

Kilz

Fruit Smoothie RA170-02

ΔE 2.8 · #9F80A5

PPG

Violet Eclipse 1176-5

ΔE 4.1 · #A387AC

Vista Paint

Regal Jewel K-17

ΔE 4.9 · #8C75A2

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 5.1 · #A18AB7

Dunn-Edwards

Cloudy Plum DE5984

ΔE 5.7 · #9D7AAC

Hallman-Lindsay

Screen Gem 1206

ΔE 6.4 · #9D7798

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 6.5 · #9B8CB5

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 6.7 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 12.8 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 17.7 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 22.2 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 24.5 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

25/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

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

#9A7EA7

#8AA67D

Analogous

#847DA6

#9A7EA7

#A67D9F

Triadic

#9A7EA7

#A6997D

#7DA699

Split-Complementary

#9A7EA7

#9FA67D

#7DA684

Tetradic

#9A7EA7

#A6847D

#8AA67D

#7D9FA6

Monochromatic

#4A3852

#73577F

#9A7EA7

#BDAAC5

#E0D8E4

Rectangle

#9A7EA7

#A67D8A

#8AA67D

#7DA699

Compound

#9A7EA7

#A67D9F

#8AA67D

#7DA684

Variations

Lighter

#AD97B8

#C1B3C8

#DAD4DE

Darker

#7D5D8B

#563F61

#322439

Saturation

#948B98

#997DA6

#A950D3

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

3.55:1

AA Large

vs Black

5.92:1

Deuteranopia

#9A7EA7

#848CA7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9A7EA7

#8383A2

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9A7EA7

#968683

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lilac Intuition 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

#B38B98

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9A7EA7

Daylight 5500K

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

#A090BD

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.

#709A5D

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: #9A7EA7;

CSS — background

background-color: #9A7EA7;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac-intuition: #9A7EA7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac-intuition': '#9A7EA7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9A7EA7] text-[#9A7EA7]

SCSS

$lilac-intuition: #9A7EA7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9A7EA7?

#9A7EA7 is Lilac Intuition, a mid-tone purple with a cool undertone.

Is #9A7EA7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lilac Intuition?

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

What colors pair well with Lilac Intuition?

Lilac Intuition 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 Lilac Intuition?

You can download Lilac Intuition 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 Lilac Intuition?

The hex code is #9A7EA7. In RGB it's 154, 126, 167, and in HSL it's 281°, 19%, 57%.

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