PURPLES

Lilac Rose

#B9A5ED

RGB 185, 165, 237 · HSL 257°, 67%, 79% · CMYK 22, 30, 0, 7

Lilac Rose is #B9A5ED in HEX — rgb(185, 165, 237), hsl(257°, 67%, 79%), cmyk(22%, 30%, 0%, 7%).

Lilac Rose pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 257°, 67%, 79%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, 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#B9A5ED

RGB185, 165, 237

HSL257°, 67%, 79%

HSV257°, 30%, 93%

CMYK22, 30, 0, 7

Decimal12166637

CSS RGBrgb(185, 165, 237)

CSS HSLhsl(257, 67%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Lilac Rose 660D-4

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Amethyst Show DE5990

ΔE 11.2 · #BD97CF

Vista Paint

Lavender Legend K-26

ΔE 11.4 · #A998CD

Hallman-Lindsay

Gorgeous Hydrangea 1242

ΔE 11.7 · #A495CB

Valspar

Quite Lilac 4003-10A

ΔE 12.9 · #9F93C8

Dulux

Elusive Blossom S45H4

ΔE 13 · #B69BCC

Benjamin Moore

Mighty 1397

ΔE 13.3 · #AC98C9

PPG

Plum Perfect 1250-5

ΔE 14.2 · #B48AC2

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 16.9 · #B7B1DC

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 17.6 · #A18AB7

Kilz

Fruit Punch RA170-01

ΔE 17.7 · #B29AC2

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 23.6 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA121 121

ΔE 28.1 · #8896B3

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 29.2 · #8FA4BF

Farrow & Ball

Cook's Blue 237

ΔE 30.7 · #6A90B4

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 32.3 · #E3DBF2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

43/100

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

#B9A5ED

#D9EDA6

Analogous

#A6B5ED

#B9A5ED

#DEA6ED

Triadic

#B9A5ED

#EDBAA6

#A6EDBA

Split-Complementary

#B9A5ED

#EDDEA6

#B5EDA6

Tetradic

#B9A5ED

#EDA6B5

#D9EDA6

#A6EDDE

Monochromatic

#5929D1

#8966E1

#B9A5ED

#EBE5FA

#EFEAFB

Rectangle

#B9A5ED

#EDA6D9

#D9EDA6

#A6EDBA

Compound

#B9A5ED

#DEA6ED

#D9EDA6

#B5EDA6

Variations

Lighter

#C8B7F1

#D7CDF1

#E8E3F5

Darker

#855FE3

#4B1DC0

#2B0F72

Saturation

#C5BFD4

#BAA6ED

#B69DF6

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

2.17:1

Fail

vs Black

9.67:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9A5ED

#A0B4ED

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9A5ED

#A9A9E5

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9A5ED

#B2B4AC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lilac Rose 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

#CAA8CD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9A5ED

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7ADF1

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE8ED

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.

#C0DB7C

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #B9A5ED;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9A5ED;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac-rose: #B9A5ED;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac-rose': '#B9A5ED' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9A5ED] text-[#B9A5ED]

SCSS

$lilac-rose: #B9A5ED;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9A5ED?

#B9A5ED is Lilac Rose, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #B9A5ED warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lilac Rose?

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

What colors pair well with Lilac Rose?

Lilac Rose 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 Lilac Rose?

You can download Lilac Rose 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 Rose?

The hex code is #B9A5ED. In RGB it's 185, 165, 237, and in HSL it's 257°, 67%, 79%.

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