PURPLES

Sheer Lilac

#B793C0

RGB 183, 147, 192 · HSL 288°, 26%, 66% · CMYK 5, 23, 0, 25

Sheer Lilac is #B793C0 in HEX — rgb(183, 147, 192), hsl(288°, 26%, 66%), cmyk(5%, 23%, 0%, 25%).

Sheer Lilac pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 288°, 26%, 66%. 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#B793C0

RGB183, 147, 192

HSL288°, 26%, 66%

HSV288°, 23%, 75%

CMYK5, 23, 0, 25

Decimal12030912

CSS RGBrgb(183, 147, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(288, 26%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Hallman-Lindsay

Satin Flower 1185

ΔE 1.6 · #B48FBD

Dulux

Quibble S45G4

ΔE 1.9 · #B293C0

Vista Paint

Satin flower C-1184

ΔE 2.5 · #B28DBC

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 3.1 · #B38BB8

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Prophet DE5983

ΔE 4.4 · #BB9ECA

Behr

Decanting S120-4

ΔE 5.3 · #BEA1CD

Benjamin Moore

Hydrangea 1390

ΔE 5.5 · #B599BE

PPG

Purple Statice 1249-5

ΔE 5.6 · #A885B5

Valspar

Purple Gala 4002-10A

ΔE 5.7 · #C0A2D1

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 6.6 · #A18AB7

Kobra

Violet 24

ΔE 9.1 · #9B8CB5

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 15.1 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA088 88

ΔE 18 · #8B859D

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 20.9 · #BF7A8F

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 22.9 · #8FA4BF

Colorhouse

Wool .04 Wool-04

ΔE 28.2 · #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 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

#B793C0

#9BBF92

Analogous

#9F92BF

#B793C0

#BF92B1

Triadic

#B793C0

#BFB692

#92BFB6

Split-Complementary

#B793C0

#B1BF92

#92BF9F

Tetradic

#B793C0

#BF9F92

#9BBF92

#92B1BF

Monochromatic

#6A4474

#9662A3

#B793C0

#D6C2DB

#F4EFF6

Rectangle

#B793C0

#BF929B

#9BBF92

#92BFB6

Compound

#B793C0

#BF92B1

#9BBF92

#92BF9F

Variations

Lighter

#C4A8CC

#D2BFD6

#E4DBE6

Darker

#9A66A7

#6C4277

#402646

Saturation

#ACA2AF

#B692BF

#C972DF

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

2.64:1

Fail

vs Black

7.95:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B793C0

#9CA5C0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B793C0

#9A9ABB

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B793C0

#B39C99

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Sheer 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

#C99BAB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B793C0

Daylight 5500K

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

#B6A0CF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEC

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.

#7EAB73

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: #B793C0;

CSS — background

background-color: #B793C0;

CSS Variable

--color-sheer-lilac: #B793C0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'sheer-lilac': '#B793C0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B793C0] text-[#B793C0]

SCSS

$sheer-lilac: #B793C0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B793C0?

#B793C0 is Sheer Lilac, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B793C0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Sheer Lilac?

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

What colors pair well with Sheer Lilac?

Sheer 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 Sheer Lilac?

You can download Sheer 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 Sheer Lilac?

The hex code is #B793C0. In RGB it's 183, 147, 192, and in HSL it's 288°, 26%, 66%.

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