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Legendary Lilac

#AD969D

RGB 173, 150, 157 · HSL 342°, 12%, 63% · CMYK 0, 13, 9, 32

Legendary Lilac is #AD969D in HEX — rgb(173, 150, 157), hsl(342°, 12%, 63%), cmyk(0%, 13%, 9%, 32%).

Legendary Lilac pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 342°, 12%, 63%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#AD969D

RGB173, 150, 157

HSL342°, 12%, 63%

HSV342°, 13%, 68%

CMYK0, 13, 9, 32

Decimal11376285

CSS RGBrgb(173, 150, 157)

CSS HSLhsl(342, 12%, 63%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Legendary Lilac S48C3

ΔE 0.6 · #AD969E

Behr

Desert Willow 180F-4

ΔE 2.5 · #AD9497

Valspar

Mellow Mauve 1004-7C

ΔE 3 · #A68E96

Benjamin Moore

Amethyst 1447

ΔE 3.5 · #A4959A

Vista Paint

Play Time C-1219

ΔE 4 · #B49BA8

PPG

Gothic Amethyst 1046-5

ΔE 4.1 · #A38B93

Sherwin-Williams

Thistle SW6283

ΔE 4.2 · #AA8E9A

Hallman-Lindsay

Play Time 1220

ΔE 4.4 · #B39BA9

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Plum DE6018

ΔE 4.5 · #BA99A2

Kilz

Historic Rose LA270-01

ΔE 5.7 · #B0909F

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 8.3 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 8.8 · #B6A39C

IKEA

IKEA168 168

ΔE 9.4 · #9E9893

RAL

Pearl Light Grey 9022

ΔE 9.8 · #9C9C9C

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 11.2 · #8B8A8C

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 12.9 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

33/100

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

TemperatureWarm MasstonePink UndertoneRed

Reads as a warm 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

#AD969D

#95ACA5

Analogous

#AC95A7

#AD969D

#AC9A95

Triadic

#AD969D

#9CAC95

#959CAC

Split-Complementary

#AD969D

#95AC9A

#95A7AC

Tetradic

#AD969D

#A7AC95

#95ACA5

#9A95AC

Monochromatic

#5E4A50

#896C75

#AD969D

#CEC0C4

#EFEBEC

Rectangle

#AD969D

#ACA595

#95ACA5

#959CAC

Compound

#AD969D

#AC9A95

#95ACA5

#95A7AC

Variations

Lighter

#BDAAB0

#CCC1C4

#E1DBDD

Darker

#90717A

#644D54

#3B2C31

Saturation

#A49D9F

#AC959C

#D56C8C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.75:1

Fail

vs Black

7.63:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AD969D

#9F9F9D

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AD969D

#9A9A9C

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AD969D

#AC9898

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Legendary Lilac strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#C19D91

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AD969D

Daylight 5500K

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

#AEA2B5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

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.

#6BA694

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: #AD969D;

CSS — background

background-color: #AD969D;

CSS Variable

--color-legendary-lilac: #AD969D;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'legendary-lilac': '#AD969D' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AD969D] text-[#AD969D]

SCSS

$legendary-lilac: #AD969D;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AD969D?

#AD969D is Legendary Lilac, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #AD969D warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Legendary Lilac?

Legendary Lilac works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Legendary Lilac?

Legendary Lilac pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Legendary Lilac?

You can download Legendary 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 Legendary Lilac?

The hex code is #AD969D. In RGB it's 173, 150, 157, and in HSL it's 342°, 12%, 63%.

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