PURPLES

Heirloom Lilac

#9D96B2

RGB 157, 150, 178 · HSL 255°, 15%, 64% · CMYK 12, 16, 0, 30

Heirloom Lilac is #9D96B2 in HEX — rgb(157, 150, 178), hsl(255°, 15%, 64%), cmyk(12%, 16%, 0%, 30%).

Heirloom Lilac pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 255°, 15%, 64%. 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#9D96B2

RGB157, 150, 178

HSL255°, 15%, 64%

HSV255°, 16%, 70%

CMYK12, 16, 0, 30

Decimal10327730

CSS RGBrgb(157, 150, 178)

CSS HSLhsl(255, 15%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Barrymore K-51

ΔE 1.6 · #9A96B0

Hallman-Lindsay

Lavender Spectacle 1283

ΔE 3 · #9392AD

Kilz

Fortnight Lily RA270-02

ΔE 3.4 · #A49FBA

Dulux

Futuristic S44D4

ΔE 3.5 · #988DA8

Dunn-Edwards

Charcoal Dust DE5927

ΔE 3.6 · #9497B3

Behr

Fig Preserves N110-3

ΔE 3.8 · #A19DB4

PPG

Smoky Grape 1174-5

ΔE 4 · #9B8FA6

Valspar

Winter Amethyst 4001-6A

ΔE 4.2 · #A19FB7

Benjamin Moore

Violet 2069-40

ΔE 4.9 · #8F90B1

Sherwin-Williams

Berry Cream SW9075

ΔE 5.4 · #9A8CA2

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 7 · #8B859D

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 8.5 · #9B8CB5

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 10.3 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 11.8 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 13.7 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 15.8 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

32/100

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

#9D96B2

#AAB195

Analogous

#959CB1

#9D96B2

#AA95B1

Triadic

#9D96B2

#B19C95

#95B19C

Split-Complementary

#9D96B2

#B1AA95

#9CB195

Tetradic

#9D96B2

#B1959C

#AAB195

#95B1AA

Monochromatic

#504A64

#746A90

#9D96B2

#C5C1D1

#EFEDF2

Rectangle

#9D96B2

#B195AA

#AAB195

#95B19C

Compound

#9D96B2

#AA95B1

#AAB195

#9CB195

Variations

Lighter

#B0ABC1

#C4C1CF

#DDDBE2

Darker

#796F96

#524B69

#302B3D

Saturation

#A19FA7

#9C95B1

#896ED8

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

2.82:1

Fail

vs Black

7.44:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#9D96B2

#949BB2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9D96B2

#9797AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9D96B2

#9A9B98

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Heirloom 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

#B59DA1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9D96B2

Daylight 5500K

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

#A2A2C5

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#99A86E

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: #9D96B2;

CSS — background

background-color: #9D96B2;

CSS Variable

--color-heirloom-lilac: #9D96B2;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'heirloom-lilac': '#9D96B2' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9D96B2] text-[#9D96B2]

SCSS

$heirloom-lilac: #9D96B2;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9D96B2?

#9D96B2 is Heirloom Lilac, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #9D96B2 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Heirloom Lilac?

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

What colors pair well with Heirloom Lilac?

Heirloom 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 Heirloom Lilac?

You can download Heirloom 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 Heirloom Lilac?

The hex code is #9D96B2. In RGB it's 157, 150, 178, and in HSL it's 255°, 15%, 64%.

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