PURPLES

Lilac Geode

#BB88FF

RGB 187, 136, 255 · HSL 266°, 100%, 77% · CMYK 27, 47, 0, 0

Lilac Geode is #BB88FF in HEX — rgb(187, 136, 255), hsl(266°, 100%, 77%), cmyk(27%, 47%, 0%, 0%).

Lilac Geode pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 266°, 100%, 77%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, 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#BB88FF

RGB187, 136, 255

HSL266°, 100%, 77%

HSV266°, 47%, 100%

CMYK27, 47, 0, 0

Decimal12290303

CSS RGBrgb(187, 136, 255)

CSS HSLhsl(266, 100%, 77%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pretty Petunia 670B-5

ΔE 5.4 · #C582F7

Dunn-Edwards

Purple Pride DE5991

ΔE 29.8 · #A274B5

Hallman-Lindsay

Crown Jewels 1193

ΔE 31.5 · #946DAD

Vista Paint

Crown Jewels C-1192

ΔE 31.6 · #946CAC

PPG

Bell Heather 1250-6

ΔE 32.4 · #A475B1

Dulux

Purple Joy SB8H3

ΔE 33.2 · #9D74AF

Valspar

Plum Burst 4002-10B

ΔE 33.9 · #A381BA

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 2071-40

ΔE 34.6 · #9B81BA

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 35 · #776BAB

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 39.8 · #B38BB8

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 41 · #A18AB7

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 41.9 · #2D61AD

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 42.2 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA128 128

ΔE 44.5 · #4A72B0

Colorhouse

Petal .05 Petal-05

ΔE 45.8 · #1F4992

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 54.2 · #BF7A8F

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

#BB88FF

#CCFF8A

Analogous

#8A92FF

#BB88FF

#F78AFF

Triadic

#BB88FF

#FFBD8A

#8AFFBD

Split-Complementary

#BB88FF

#FFF78A

#92FF8A

Tetradic

#BB88FF

#FF8A92

#CCFF8A

#8AFFF7

Monochromatic

#6800F0

#913DFF

#BB88FF

#E8D6FF

#F1E5FF

Rectangle

#BB88FF

#FF8ACC

#CCFF8A

#8AFFBD

Compound

#BB88FF

#F78AFF

#CCFF8A

#92FF8A

Variations

Lighter

#CAA1FF

#D8BEFA

#E9DCF9

Darker

#903BFF

#5E00D8

#36007E

Saturation

#C2B3D6

#BD8AFF

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

2.60:1

Fail

vs Black

8.08:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BB88FF

#87A9FF

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BB88FF

#9292F4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BB88FF

#AFA496

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lilac Geode 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

#CC93DA

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BB88FF

Daylight 5500K

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

#B998FF

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAE7EE

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.

#B0ED60

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: #BB88FF;

CSS — background

background-color: #BB88FF;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac-geode: #BB88FF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac-geode': '#BB88FF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BB88FF] text-[#BB88FF]

SCSS

$lilac-geode: #BB88FF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BB88FF?

#BB88FF is Lilac Geode, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #BB88FF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lilac Geode?

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

What colors pair well with Lilac Geode?

Lilac Geode 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 Geode?

You can download Lilac Geode 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 Geode?

The hex code is #BB88FF. In RGB it's 187, 136, 255, and in HSL it's 266°, 100%, 77%.

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