GREYS

Luxe Lilac

#A8A3B1

RGB 168, 163, 177 · HSL 261°, 8%, 67% · CMYK 5, 8, 0, 31

Luxe Lilac is #A8A3B1 in HEX — rgb(168, 163, 177), hsl(261°, 8%, 67%), cmyk(5%, 8%, 0%, 31%).

Luxe Lilac pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 261°, 8%, 67%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces — as the project's quiet backbone. Reads best alongside white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents.

Color Codes

HEX#A8A3B1

RGB168, 163, 177

HSL261°, 8%, 67%

HSV261°, 8%, 69%

CMYK5, 8, 0, 31

Decimal11051953

CSS RGBrgb(168, 163, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(261, 8%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Lap of Luxury K-43

ΔE 1.8 · #ABA7B7

Dulux

Grey Intent S49A3

ΔE 2.2 · #A29EAE

Sherwin-Williams

Ash Violet SW6549

ΔE 3 · #A29BAA

Kilz

Hazy Purple RB230-02

ΔE 3 · #A2A5B2

Behr

Audition MQ5-36

ΔE 3.1 · #B2A8B4

PPG

Amethyst Haze 13-23

ΔE 3.3 · #A0A0AA

Benjamin Moore

Inspired AF-595

ΔE 3.7 · #AD9FAB

Valspar

Native Lilac 4001-4A

ΔE 4.3 · #AB9CAC

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 4.7 · #9DA1AA

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 4.9 · #A6ACB8

Hallman-Lindsay

Gypsy's Gown 1311

ΔE 4.9 · #A698A8

Dunn-Edwards

Shining Knight DE6347

ΔE 5.7 · #989EA7

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 7.2 · #AAB1B8

Colorhouse

Wool .03 Wool-03

ΔE 9.7 · #A1ABAB

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 10.1 · #889099

Farrow & Ball

Manor House Gray 265

ΔE 10.7 · #A2A29D

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

38/100

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

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral blue undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#A8A3B1

#ADB2A4

Analogous

#A4A6B2

#A8A3B1

#B0A4B2

Triadic

#A8A3B1

#B2A9A4

#A4B2A9

Split-Complementary

#A8A3B1

#B2B0A4

#A6B2A4

Tetradic

#A8A3B1

#B2A4A6

#ADB2A4

#A4B2B0

Monochromatic

#5C5766

#827B8E

#A8A3B1

#D0CDD5

#F2F1F3

Rectangle

#A8A3B1

#B2A4AD

#ADB2A4

#A4B2A9

Compound

#A8A3B1

#B0A4B2

#ADB2A4

#A6B2A4

Variations

Lighter

#BAB6C1

#CBC9D0

#E1E0E3

Darker

#867F93

#5B5666

#35323C

Saturation

#AAA9AD

#A9A4B2

#9D7DD8

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms

Best Uses

walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces

Pairs With

white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.46:1

Fail

vs Black

8.54:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#A8A3B1

#A3A6B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#A8A3B1

#A4A4AF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#A8A3B1

#A7A5A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Luxe Lilac gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#BDA7A0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#A8A3B1

Daylight 5500K

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

#ABACC4

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.

#99AD76

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: #A8A3B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #A8A3B1;

CSS Variable

--color-luxe-lilac: #A8A3B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'luxe-lilac': '#A8A3B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#A8A3B1] text-[#A8A3B1]

SCSS

$luxe-lilac: #A8A3B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #A8A3B1?

#A8A3B1 is Luxe Lilac, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #A8A3B1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Luxe Lilac?

Luxe Lilac works well in living rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms. Designers typically use it for walls, soft furniture, hard surfaces.

What colors pair well with Luxe Lilac?

Luxe Lilac pairs naturally with white trim, natural wood, brass, soft black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Luxe Lilac?

You can download Luxe 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 Luxe Lilac?

The hex code is #A8A3B1. In RGB it's 168, 163, 177, and in HSL it's 261°, 8%, 67%.

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