BLUES

Spring Lilac

#B1B3CB

RGB 177, 179, 203 · HSL 235°, 20%, 75% · CMYK 13, 12, 0, 20

Spring Lilac is #B1B3CB in HEX — rgb(177, 179, 203), hsl(235°, 20%, 75%), cmyk(13%, 12%, 0%, 20%).

Spring Lilac pulls into the light end of the blues spectrum — HSL 235°, 20%, 75%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices — for calm, focused environments. Reads best alongside warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware.

Color Codes

HEX#B1B3CB

RGB177, 179, 203

HSL235°, 20%, 75%

HSV235°, 13%, 80%

CMYK13, 12, 0, 20

Decimal11645899

CSS RGBrgb(177, 179, 203)

CSS HSLhsl(235, 20%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

PPG

Spring Lilac 1170-4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Madder Blue DE5926

ΔE 1.2 · #B5B6CE

Behr

Silverberry 670F-4

ΔE 1.7 · #B6B4CD

Benjamin Moore

Blue 1424 · CC-940

ΔE 1.9 · #ADB4CB

Valspar

Purple Freedom 4002-7C

ΔE 2 · #AEB0CB

Dulux

Old World S42D2

ΔE 2.1 · #B2B8D1

Kilz

Hush Lilac RB160-01

ΔE 2.1 · #B2B8D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Violet Beauty 1296

ΔE 3.3 · #BAB3CB

Vista Paint

Violet Beauty C-1295

ΔE 3.7 · #B9B1C7

Sherwin-Williams

Wisteria SW6822

ΔE 6.1 · #BDB4D4

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 7.4 · #A6ACB8

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 8.1 · #A1B8CA

IKEA

IKEA052 52

ΔE 8.3 · #B3C4D5

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 10.8 · #B7B1DC

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 10.9 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Dream .03 Dream-03

ΔE 11.6 · #B4CBD9

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

46/100

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

TemperatureCool MasstoneBlue UndertoneViolet

Reads as a cool blue with a violet undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B1B3CB

#CCCAB3

Analogous

#B3C1CC

#B1B3CB

#BDB3CC

Triadic

#B1B3CB

#CCB3B5

#B5CCB3

Split-Complementary

#B1B3CB

#CCBDB3

#C1CCB3

Tetradic

#B1B3CB

#CCB3C1

#CCCAB3

#B3CCBD

Monochromatic

#5C608A

#8588AD

#B1B3CB

#E0E1EB

#F0F0F5

Rectangle

#B1B3CB

#CAB3CC

#CCCAB3

#B5CCB3

Compound

#B1B3CB

#BDB3CC

#CCCAB3

#C1CCB3

Variations

Lighter

#C2C4D6

#D2D3DF

#E6E6EC

Darker

#8487AE

#525680

#2F314B

Saturation

#BBBCC3

#B3B5CC

#999FE6

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry

Pairs With

warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.06:1

Fail

vs Black

10.18:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B1B3CB

#AEB5CC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B1B3CB

#B3B3C8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B1B3CB

#AFB7B4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Focused · Cooling

Spring Lilac lowers the temperature of a room — useful in south-facing rooms that overheat visually, and in home offices where you want a clear head. Pair with warm wood and brass to keep it from reading clinical.

SymbolismTrust, depth, stability

PersonalityClear-headed, dependable, contemplative

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How it looks under different light

#C4B3B3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B1B3CB

Daylight 5500K

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

#B1B8D8

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.

#BAB68B

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: #B1B3CB;

CSS — background

background-color: #B1B3CB;

CSS Variable

--color-spring-lilac: #B1B3CB;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'spring-lilac': '#B1B3CB' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B1B3CB] text-[#B1B3CB]

SCSS

$spring-lilac: #B1B3CB;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B1B3CB?

#B1B3CB is Spring Lilac, a soft blue with a cool undertone.

Is #B1B3CB warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Spring Lilac?

Spring Lilac works well in bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, trim, cabinetry.

What colors pair well with Spring Lilac?

Spring Lilac pairs naturally with warm white trim, oak or walnut, brass or matte black hardware. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Spring Lilac?

You can download Spring 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 Spring Lilac?

The hex code is #B1B3CB. In RGB it's 177, 179, 203, and in HSL it's 235°, 20%, 75%.

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