PURPLES

Daylight Lilac

#9E7CF3

RGB 158, 124, 243 · HSL 257°, 83%, 72% · CMYK 35, 49, 0, 5

Daylight Lilac is #9E7CF3 in HEX — rgb(158, 124, 243), hsl(257°, 83%, 72%), cmyk(35%, 49%, 0%, 5%).

Daylight Lilac pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 257°, 83%, 72%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#9E7CF3

RGB158, 124, 243

HSL257°, 83%, 72%

HSV257°, 49%, 95%

CMYK35, 49, 0, 5

Decimal10386675

CSS RGBrgb(158, 124, 243)

CSS HSLhsl(257, 83%, 72%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Daylight Lilac 660B-6

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Pride DE5991

ΔE 29.8 · #A274B5

Vista Paint

Royal Raul K-25

ΔE 30.2 · #8771B2

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 30.4 · #946DAD

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 32.1 · #776BAB

Dulux

Purple Pop SB8G1

ΔE 32.2 · #8B74B1

PPG

Bell Heather 1250-6

ΔE 32.6 · #A475B1

Valspar

Grapolicious 4003-10B

ΔE 33.8 · #8D7FBA

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 34.1 · #9B81BA

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 36.2 · #2D61AD

Kilz

Mystical Purple RH260

ΔE 39 · #796A9D

Sherwin-Williams

Clematis SW6831

ΔE 39.7 · #7E6596

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 39.7 · #1F4992

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 40.4 · #4A72B0

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 40.9 · #8673A1

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 51.9 · #636E8F

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

28/100

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

#9E7CF3

#D1F37C

Analogous

#7C96F3

#9E7CF3

#D97CF3

Triadic

#9E7CF3

#F39E7C

#7CF39E

Split-Complementary

#9E7CF3

#F3D97C

#96F37C

Tetradic

#9E7CF3

#F37C96

#D1F37C

#7CF3D9

Monochromatic

#4512C4

#6A36EC

#9E7CF3

#D2C2F9

#EEE8FD

Rectangle

#9E7CF3

#F37CD1

#D1F37C

#7CF39E

Compound

#9E7CF3

#D97CF3

#D1F37C

#96F37C

Variations

Lighter

#B196F5

#C7B6F2

#E0D7F5

Darker

#6A35F1

#3D09C1

#220373

Saturation

#B0A6C9

#9E7CF3

#9B76F9

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

3.17:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.63:1

Deuteranopia

#9E7CF3

#6F98F3

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#9E7CF3

#8383E8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#9E7CF3

#919889

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Daylight 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

#B68AD1

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#9E7CF3

Daylight 5500K

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

#A38FF6

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#E9E8EE

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#BAE256

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: #9E7CF3;

CSS — background

background-color: #9E7CF3;

CSS Variable

--color-daylight-lilac: #9E7CF3;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'daylight-lilac': '#9E7CF3' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#9E7CF3] text-[#9E7CF3]

SCSS

$daylight-lilac: #9E7CF3;

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#664B86 · ΔE 38.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #9E7CF3?

#9E7CF3 is Daylight Lilac, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #9E7CF3 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Daylight Lilac?

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

What colors pair well with Daylight Lilac?

Daylight 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 Daylight Lilac?

You can download Daylight 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 Daylight Lilac?

The hex code is #9E7CF3. In RGB it's 158, 124, 243, and in HSL it's 257°, 83%, 72%.

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