REDS

Lilac Smoke

#B6A3A0

RGB 182, 163, 160 · HSL 8°, 13%, 67% · CMYK 0, 10, 12, 29

Lilac Smoke is #B6A3A0 in HEX — rgb(182, 163, 160), hsl(8°, 13%, 67%), cmyk(0%, 10%, 12%, 29%).

Lilac Smoke pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 8°, 13%, 67%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#B6A3A0

RGB182, 163, 160

HSL8°, 13%, 67%

HSV8°, 12%, 71%

CMYK0, 10, 12, 29

Decimal11969440

CSS RGBrgb(182, 163, 160)

CSS HSLhsl(8, 13%, 67%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lavender Suede HDC-NT-19

ΔE 1.3 · #B5A5A2

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 1.8 · #B8A7A2

Dunn-Edwards

Hazelnut DE6032

ΔE 2.1 · #B29E9D

Sherwin-Williams

Flexible Gray SW6010

ΔE 2.1 · #B1A3A1

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 2.2 · #B6A39C

Benjamin Moore

Lost CSP-410

ΔE 2.4 · #BCA9A4

Vista Paint

Toasted Rose K-1164

ΔE 2.4 · #BDA9A5

Dulux

Sweet Pea S05C3

ΔE 2.6 · #BCAAA7

Valspar

Dusky Hyacinth 1003-10A

ΔE 2.6 · #AF9D9C

PPG

Riveter Rose 1017-4

ΔE 3.4 · #B7A9A2

Hallman-Lindsay

Cozy Cover 140

ΔE 3.4 · #B7A299

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 4 · #C2ADAB

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 5.8 · #BBB1AB

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 7.6 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Metal .04 Metal-04

ΔE 9.2 · #9FA198

Kobra

Grey 42

ΔE 15.3 · #889099

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

39/100

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 MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B6A3A0

#A0B3B6

Analogous

#B6A0A8

#B6A3A0

#B6AEA0

Triadic

#B6A3A0

#A0B6A3

#A3A0B6

Split-Complementary

#B6A3A0

#A0B6AE

#A0A8B6

Tetradic

#B6A3A0

#A8B6A0

#A0B3B6

#AEA0B6

Monochromatic

#6B5552

#957975

#B6A3A0

#D7CDCB

#F4F1F1

Rectangle

#B6A3A0

#B3B6A0

#A0B3B6

#A3A0B6

Compound

#B6A3A0

#B6AEA0

#A0B3B6

#A0A8B6

Variations

Lighter

#C4B5B3

#D2C8C7

#E4E0DF

Darker

#997D79

#6B5451

#3F312E

Saturation

#AEA8A8

#B6A3A0

#DA887B

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.40:1

Fail

vs Black

8.74:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B6A3A0

#ACAAA0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B6A3A0

#A6A6A0

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B6A3A0

#B6A3A4

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Lilac Smoke carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#C8A793

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B6A3A0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B5ACB7

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.

#76A5AD

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: #B6A3A0;

CSS — background

background-color: #B6A3A0;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac-smoke: #B6A3A0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac-smoke': '#B6A3A0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B6A3A0] text-[#B6A3A0]

SCSS

$lilac-smoke: #B6A3A0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B6A3A0?

#B6A3A0 is Lilac Smoke, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #B6A3A0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lilac Smoke?

Lilac Smoke works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Lilac Smoke?

Lilac Smoke pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Lilac Smoke?

You can download Lilac Smoke 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 Lilac Smoke?

The hex code is #B6A3A0. In RGB it's 182, 163, 160, and in HSL it's 8°, 13%, 67%.

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