GREYS

Native Lilac

#AB9CAC

RGB 171, 156, 172 · HSL 296°, 9%, 64% · CMYK 1, 9, 0, 33

Native Lilac is #AB9CAC in HEX — rgb(171, 156, 172), hsl(296°, 9%, 64%), cmyk(1%, 9%, 0%, 33%).

Native Lilac pulls into the light end of the greys spectrum — HSL 296°, 9%, 64%. 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#AB9CAC

RGB171, 156, 172

HSL296°, 9%, 64%

HSV296°, 9%, 67%

CMYK1, 9, 0, 33

Decimal11246764

CSS RGBrgb(171, 156, 172)

CSS HSLhsl(296, 9%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Native Lilac 4001-4A

Exact match

Dulux

Seeress S45C3

ΔE 1.3 · #A99BA9

Hallman-Lindsay

Gypsy's Gown 1311

ΔE 1.6 · #A698A8

Behr

Heirloom Orchid 110F-4

ΔE 1.8 · #A99CA9

Benjamin Moore

Inspired AF-595

ΔE 2.4 · #AD9FAB

Vista Paint

Gypsy's Gown C-1310

ΔE 2.4 · #A496A6

Sherwin-Williams

Obi Lilac SW6556

ΔE 3.1 · #B0A3B6

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 3.8 · #B19BB0

PPG

Purple Surf 1173-5

ΔE 5.2 · #9B95A9

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 5.5 · #BDA5B7

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 8.2 · #9DA1AA

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 9.2 · #A6ACB8

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 10.4 · #CAB6C9

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 11.6 · #889099

Farrow & Ball

Brassica 271

ΔE 11.7 · #8D8089

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 12.6 · #8B8A8C

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

35/100

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

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#AB9CAC

#9CAB9B

Analogous

#A29BAB

#AB9CAC

#AB9BA4

Triadic

#AB9CAC

#ABAA9B

#9BABAA

Split-Complementary

#AB9CAC

#A4AB9B

#9BABA2

Tetradic

#AB9CAC

#ABA29B

#9CAB9B

#9BA4AB

Monochromatic

#5D4F5F

#877288

#AB9CAC

#CEC5CE

#F1EEF1

Rectangle

#AB9CAC

#AB9B9C

#9CAB9B

#9BABAA

Compound

#AB9CAC

#AB9BA4

#9CAB9B

#9BABA2

Variations

Lighter

#BBAFBC

#CCC4CC

#E1DDE1

Darker

#8D778E

#615163

#392F3A

Saturation

#A5A1A6

#AA9BAB

#CF71D5

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

2.60:1

Fail

vs Black

8.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AB9CAC

#A0A3AC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AB9CAC

#9F9FAA

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AB9CAC

#A99F9E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Native 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

#C0A29C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AB9CAC

Daylight 5500K

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

#ADA7C0

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.

#72A86E

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: #AB9CAC;

CSS — background

background-color: #AB9CAC;

CSS Variable

--color-native-lilac: #AB9CAC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'native-lilac': '#AB9CAC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AB9CAC] text-[#AB9CAC]

SCSS

$native-lilac: #AB9CAC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AB9CAC?

#AB9CAC is Native Lilac, a soft grey with a cool undertone.

Is #AB9CAC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Native Lilac?

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

What colors pair well with Native Lilac?

Native 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 Native Lilac?

You can download Native 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 Native Lilac?

The hex code is #AB9CAC. In RGB it's 171, 156, 172, and in HSL it's 296°, 9%, 64%.

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