REDS

Lilac Suede

#BA9B97

RGB 186, 155, 151 · HSL 7°, 20%, 66% · CMYK 0, 17, 19, 27

Lilac Suede is #BA9B97 in HEX — rgb(186, 155, 151), hsl(7°, 20%, 66%), cmyk(0%, 17%, 19%, 27%).

Lilac Suede pulls into the light end of the reds spectrum — HSL 7°, 20%, 66%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#BA9B97

RGB186, 155, 151

HSL7°, 20%, 66%

HSV7°, 19%, 73%

CMYK0, 17, 19, 27

Decimal12229527

CSS RGBrgb(186, 155, 151)

CSS HSLhsl(7, 20%, 66%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lilac Suede S05D4

ΔE 0.7 · #BA9A97

PPG

Awakening 18-05

ΔE 1.4 · #BB9E9B

Sherwin-Williams

Dressy Rose SW6024

ΔE 1.8 · #B89D9A

Valspar

Cherry Taupe 1005-10A

ΔE 2 · #B59791

Benjamin Moore

Sandblast 2103-50

ΔE 2.1 · #C0A09D

Vista Paint

Taryn Hills K-1131

ΔE 3 · #B59595

Hallman-Lindsay

Andes Ash 127

ΔE 3.4 · #C1A097

Dunn-Edwards

Plush Suede DE6053

ΔE 3.6 · #B1928C

Behr

Sonora Rose N160-4

ΔE 4.2 · #AF9797

Farrow & Ball

Cinder Rose 246

ΔE 5.2 · #C7A4A6

Dutch Boy

Baby Sprout DCP-0134

ΔE 5.4 · #B6A39C

IKEA

IKEA136 136

ΔE 6.2 · #B99F90

Kilz

Simply Taupe LA200-02

ΔE 6.6 · #B8A7A2

RAL

White Aluminium 9006

ΔE 12.6 · #A5A5A5

Colorhouse

Stone .05 Stone-05

ΔE 12.8 · #AAA593

Kobra

Beige 03

ΔE 18.2 · #BA9873

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

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

#BA9B97

#97B6BA

Analogous

#BA97A4

#BA9B97

#BAAC97

Triadic

#BA9B97

#97BA9B

#9B97BA

Split-Complementary

#BA9B97

#97BAAC

#97A4BA

Tetradic

#BA9B97

#A4BA97

#97B6BA

#AC97BA

Monochromatic

#6E4E49

#9B6F69

#BA9B97

#D8C7C5

#F5F0F0

Rectangle

#BA9B97

#B6BA97

#97B6BA

#9B97BA

Compound

#BA9B97

#BAAC97

#97B6BA

#97A4BA

Variations

Lighter

#C8AFAC

#D4C4C2

#E5DDDC

Darker

#A0736D

#714D48

#422C29

Saturation

#AEA4A3

#BA9B97

#DC8074

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

2.55:1

Fail

vs Black

8.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BA9B97

#AAA697

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BA9B97

#A1A198

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BA9B97

#B99B9D

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Lilac Suede 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

#CBA18C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BA9B97

Daylight 5500K

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

#B8A6B1

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.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#73A5AB

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: #BA9B97;

CSS — background

background-color: #BA9B97;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac-suede: #BA9B97;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac-suede': '#BA9B97' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BA9B97] text-[#BA9B97]

SCSS

$lilac-suede: #BA9B97;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BA9B97?

#BA9B97 is Lilac Suede, a soft red with a warm undertone.

Is #BA9B97 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lilac Suede?

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

What colors pair well with Lilac Suede?

Lilac Suede 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 Suede?

You can download Lilac Suede 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 Suede?

The hex code is #BA9B97. In RGB it's 186, 155, 151, and in HSL it's 7°, 20%, 66%.

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