PURPLES

Radiant Lilac

#A489A0

RGB 164, 137, 160 · HSL 309°, 13%, 59% · CMYK 0, 16, 2, 36

Radiant Lilac is #A489A0 in HEX — rgb(164, 137, 160), hsl(309°, 13%, 59%), cmyk(0%, 16%, 2%, 36%).

Radiant Lilac pulls into the mid-tone end of the purples spectrum — HSL 309°, 13%, 59%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#A489A0

RGB164, 137, 160

HSL309°, 13%, 59%

HSV309°, 16%, 64%

CMYK0, 16, 2, 36

Decimal10783136

CSS RGBrgb(164, 137, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(309, 13%, 59%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Radiant Lilac SW0074

Exact match

Dulux

Mauve Musk S46E4

ΔE 1.6 · #A98CA2

PPG

Pale Plum 1177-5

ΔE 1.7 · #A489A3

Vista Paint

Lady Like K-747

ΔE 1.9 · #A48B9F

Behr

Uptown Girl MQ5-33

ΔE 2.8 · #A58FA7

Valspar

Sweet Purple 1003-7C

ΔE 2.9 · #A2889A

Kilz

Berry Bloom RA140-01

ΔE 2.9 · #A790A8

Hallman-Lindsay

Berry Bright 1213

ΔE 3 · #A08497

Benjamin Moore

Carolina 1384

ΔE 4.3 · #9B84A1

RAL

Pastel Violet 4009

ΔE 6.6 · #A47D90

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 6.8 · #B19BB0

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 8.7 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 10.7 · #8D8089

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 11.1 · #9B8CB5

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 15.7 · #8B8A8C

Dutch Boy

Natural Gray VS-9332

ΔE 17 · #878787

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a neutral pink with a red undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A489A0

#89A48D

Analogous

#9B89A4

#A489A0

#A48992

Triadic

#A489A0

#A0A489

#89A0A4

Split-Complementary

#A489A0

#92A489

#89A49B

Tetradic

#A489A0

#A49B89

#89A48D

#8992A4

Monochromatic

#544051

#7F627A

#A489A0

#C5B4C3

#E7DFE6

Rectangle

#A489A0

#A48D89

#89A48D

#89A0A4

Compound

#A489A0

#A48992

#89A48D

#89A49B

Variations

Lighter

#B6A0B3

#C7B9C5

#DED7DD

Darker

#896884

#5F475B

#372935

Saturation

#9B9299

#A489A0

#D25BC0

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

3.15:1

AA Large

vs Black

6.66:1

Deuteranopia

#A489A0

#9295A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A489A0

#8E8E9D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A489A0

#A28E8C

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Radiant 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

#BA9393

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A489A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#A898B7

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.

#60A06A

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: #A489A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #A489A0;

CSS Variable

--color-radiant-lilac: #A489A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'radiant-lilac': '#A489A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A489A0] text-[#A489A0]

SCSS

$radiant-lilac: #A489A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A489A0?

#A489A0 is Radiant Lilac, a mid-tone purple with a warm undertone.

Is #A489A0 warm or cool?

Radiant Lilac reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Radiant Lilac?

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

What colors pair well with Radiant Lilac?

Radiant 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 Radiant Lilac?

You can download Radiant 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 Radiant Lilac?

The hex code is #A489A0. In RGB it's 164, 137, 160, and in HSL it's 309°, 13%, 59%.

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