PURPLES

Forever Lilac

#AFA5C7

RGB 175, 165, 199 · HSL 258°, 23%, 71% · CMYK 12, 17, 0, 22

Forever Lilac is #AFA5C7 in HEX — rgb(175, 165, 199), hsl(258°, 23%, 71%), cmyk(12%, 17%, 0%, 22%).

Forever Lilac pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 258°, 23%, 71%. 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#AFA5C7

RGB175, 165, 199

HSL258°, 23%, 71%

HSV258°, 17%, 78%

CMYK12, 17, 0, 22

Decimal11511239

CSS RGBrgb(175, 165, 199)

CSS HSLhsl(258, 23%, 71%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Forever Lilac SW9067

Exact match

Dulux

Instigate S43E3

ΔE 1.5 · #ACA6C7

Valspar

Dusky Lavender 4001-7C

ΔE 2.5 · #B2AAC9

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 1404

ΔE 3.1 · #B3ABC9

Kilz

Ginger Lily RA280-01

ΔE 3.6 · #B6AED3

Hallman-Lindsay

Royal Proclamation 1297

ΔE 3.8 · #AAA0BC

Behr

Midsummer Dream 690F-4

ΔE 3.8 · #B8ABC8

Vista Paint

Petunia Trail C-1252

ΔE 3.9 · #B6AECC

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Springs DE5955

ΔE 4 · #AB9BBC

PPG

Puturple 1248-5

ΔE 5.6 · #ADA2CE

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 6.5 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 11.2 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 11.9 · #8FA4BF

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 15.1 · #9DA1AA

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 15.4 · #A1B8CA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 19.7 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

40/100

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

#AFA5C7

#BCC6A4

Analogous

#A4ABC6

#AFA5C7

#BFA4C6

Triadic

#AFA5C7

#C6AEA4

#A4C6AE

Split-Complementary

#AFA5C7

#C6BFA4

#ABC6A4

Tetradic

#AFA5C7

#C6A4AB

#BCC6A4

#A4C6BF

Monochromatic

#5F5181

#8475A9

#AFA5C7

#D8D3E4

#F1EFF5

Rectangle

#AFA5C7

#C6A4BC

#BCC6A4

#A4C6AE

Compound

#AFA5C7

#BFA4C6

#BCC6A4

#ABC6A4

Variations

Lighter

#BEB6D1

#CFCADB

#E3E1E9

Darker

#8676AB

#5A4A7D

#342B49

Saturation

#B3B0BA

#AEA4C6

#A388E3

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

2.33:1

Fail

vs Black

9.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#AFA5C7

#A4ACC7

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#AFA5C7

#A7A7C3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#AFA5C7

#ACABA8

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Forever 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

#C3A8B0

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#AFA5C7

Daylight 5500K

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

#B0ADD5

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEB

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.

#A4B381

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: #AFA5C7;

CSS — background

background-color: #AFA5C7;

CSS Variable

--color-forever-lilac: #AFA5C7;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'forever-lilac': '#AFA5C7' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#AFA5C7] text-[#AFA5C7]

SCSS

$forever-lilac: #AFA5C7;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AFA5C7?

#AFA5C7 is Forever Lilac, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #AFA5C7 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Forever Lilac?

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

What colors pair well with Forever Lilac?

Forever 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 Forever Lilac?

You can download Forever 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 Forever Lilac?

The hex code is #AFA5C7. In RGB it's 175, 165, 199, and in HSL it's 258°, 23%, 71%.

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