PURPLES

Classic Lilac

#B9A6BC

RGB 185, 166, 188 · HSL 292°, 14%, 69% · CMYK 2, 12, 0, 26

Classic Lilac is #B9A6BC in HEX — rgb(185, 166, 188), hsl(292°, 14%, 69%), cmyk(2%, 12%, 0%, 26%).

Classic Lilac pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 292°, 14%, 69%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads warm. 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#B9A6BC

RGB185, 166, 188

HSL292°, 14%, 69%

HSV292°, 12%, 74%

CMYK2, 12, 0, 26

Decimal12166844

CSS RGBrgb(185, 166, 188)

CSS HSLhsl(292, 14%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Valspar

Classic Lilac 1002-5C

Exact match

Vista Paint

Velour C-1224

ΔE 1.2 · #B9A5BD

Hallman-Lindsay

Velour 1225

ΔE 1.2 · #BAA7BF

Dulux

Eccentric Pink S49C3

ΔE 2.2 · #B8A5BF

Benjamin Moore

Lavender 2072-50

ΔE 2.3 · #BEACC3

Behr

Dark Lilac 100F-4

ΔE 2.3 · #B5A8BD

Kilz

Mauve Melody RA210-02

ΔE 2.9 · #BDA5B7

PPG

Lavish Lavender 1177-4

ΔE 3.1 · #C2AEC3

Sherwin-Williams

Obi Lilac SW6556

ΔE 3.2 · #B0A3B6

Dunn-Edwards

Veiled Violet DE5976

ΔE 4.1 · #B19BB0

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 6.2 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 10.8 · #A6ACB8

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 11.9 · #9DA1AA

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 12.6 · #B7B1DC

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 12.8 · #C7A4A6

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 15.4 · #CEC4C5

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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 MasstonePink UndertoneRed

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#B9A6BC

#A8BBA5

Analogous

#ADA5BB

#B9A6BC

#BBA5B3

Triadic

#B9A6BC

#BBB8A5

#A5BBB8

Split-Complementary

#B9A6BC

#B3BBA5

#A5BBAD

Tetradic

#B9A6BC

#BBADA5

#A8BBA5

#A5B3BB

Monochromatic

#6E5671

#96799A

#B9A6BC

#DAD0DC

#F4F0F4

Rectangle

#B9A6BC

#BBA5A8

#A8BBA5

#A5BBB8

Compound

#B9A6BC

#BBA5B3

#A8BBA5

#A5BBAD

Variations

Lighter

#C6B7C9

#D4CAD5

#E5E1E6

Darker

#997C9E

#6C5270

#3F2F41

Saturation

#B2ADB3

#B8A5BB

#D183DD

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

2.27:1

Fail

vs Black

9.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#B9A6BC

#ABAFBC

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B9A6BC

#A9A9B9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B9A6BC

#B7AAA9

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Classic 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

#CAA9A8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#B9A6BC

Daylight 5500K

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

#B7AECC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEAEB

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.

#82B07B

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: #B9A6BC;

CSS — background

background-color: #B9A6BC;

CSS Variable

--color-classic-lilac: #B9A6BC;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'classic-lilac': '#B9A6BC' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B9A6BC] text-[#B9A6BC]

SCSS

$classic-lilac: #B9A6BC;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B9A6BC?

#B9A6BC is Classic Lilac, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #B9A6BC warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Classic Lilac?

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

What colors pair well with Classic Lilac?

Classic 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 Classic Lilac?

You can download Classic 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 Classic Lilac?

The hex code is #B9A6BC. In RGB it's 185, 166, 188, and in HSL it's 292°, 14%, 69%.

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