NEUTRALS
Hazy Lilac
#9B8E9C
Hazy Lilac is a classic neutral sitting at HSL 296°, 7%, 58%. Its low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality; it reads cool — closer to shadow and depth. Designers often reach for it in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone — ideal for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents. Looks at home next to natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Hazy Lilac 2116-40
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
Build a palette around Hazy Lilac
Open this color in a ready 5-color palette — lighter, darker, complementary and accent shades pre-built. Edit, customize, and download in 15 designer formats free.
BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #9B8E9C?
#9B8E9C is Hazy Lilac, a mid neutral with a cool undertone.
Is #9B8E9C warm or cool?
Hazy Lilac reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Hazy Lilac?
Hazy Lilac works well in any room — works as a backdrop or grounding tone. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Hazy Lilac?
Hazy Lilac pairs naturally with natural wood, soft textiles, matte black accents, plants. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Hazy Lilac?
You can download Hazy 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 RGB value of #9B8E9C?
#9B8E9C converts to RGB 155, 142, 156.