PURPLES

Lilac Purple

#A183C0

RGB 161, 131, 192 · HSL 270°, 33%, 63% · CMYK 16, 32, 0, 25

Lilac Purple is #A183C0 in HEX — rgb(161, 131, 192), hsl(270°, 33%, 63%), cmyk(16%, 32%, 0%, 25%).

Lilac Purple pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 270°, 33%, 63%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#A183C0

RGB161, 131, 192

HSL270°, 33%, 63%

HSV270°, 32%, 75%

CMYK16, 32, 0, 25

Decimal10585024

CSS RGBrgb(161, 131, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(270, 33%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 2.7 · #A381BA

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 2.8 · #9B81BA

Dunn-Edwards

Lush Lilac DE5970

ΔE 2.9 · #9D7EB7

Dulux

Playtime S45H5

ΔE 3.2 · #A686BE

Behr

Winsome Rose 690D-5

ΔE 5.1 · #AB80C1

Vista Paint

Cut Velvet C-1191

ΔE 6.1 · #B18FC6

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

ΔE 6.4 · #B48AC2

Hallman-Lindsay

Cut Velvet 1192

ΔE 6.7 · #B391C8

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 9.5 · #A18AB7

Kilz

Belladona RA280-02

ΔE 9.9 · #8A7AAA

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 11.6 · #8673A1

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 12.6 · #776BAB

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 22.7 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Pitch Blue 220

ΔE 24.7 · #636E8F

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 28 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Create .06 Create-06

ΔE 33.4 · #5E3D5A

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

#A183C0

#A1C082

Analogous

#8282C0

#A183C0

#C082C0

Triadic

#A183C0

#C0A182

#82C0A1

Split-Complementary

#A183C0

#C0C082

#82C082

Tetradic

#A183C0

#C08282

#A1C082

#82C0C0

Monochromatic

#543870

#7A52A3

#A183C0

#C7B4D9

#EDE7F3

Rectangle

#A183C0

#C082A1

#A1C082

#82C0A1

Compound

#A183C0

#C082C0

#A1C082

#82C082

Variations

Lighter

#B49BCC

#C6B7D6

#DED6E6

Darker

#8155AC

#583878

#332047

Saturation

#A197AA

#A182C0

#A162DF

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

3.22:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.52:1

Deuteranopia

#A183C0

#8694C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A183C0

#8989BA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A183C0

#9B908A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lilac Purple 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

#B88FAB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A183C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#A594CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBE9EC

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.

#89AA67

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: #A183C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #A183C0;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac-purple: #A183C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac-purple': '#A183C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A183C0] text-[#A183C0]

SCSS

$lilac-purple: #A183C0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A183C0?

#A183C0 is Lilac Purple, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #A183C0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lilac Purple?

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

What colors pair well with Lilac Purple?

Lilac Purple 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 Purple?

You can download Lilac Purple 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 Purple?

The hex code is #A183C0. In RGB it's 161, 131, 192, and in HSL it's 270°, 33%, 63%.

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