PURPLES

Lilac Lake

#BBB3D1

RGB 187, 179, 209 · HSL 256°, 25%, 76% · CMYK 11, 14, 0, 18

Lilac Lake is #BBB3D1 in HEX — rgb(187, 179, 209), hsl(256°, 25%, 76%), cmyk(11%, 14%, 0%, 18%).

Lilac Lake pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 256°, 25%, 76%. 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#BBB3D1

RGB187, 179, 209

HSL256°, 25%, 76%

HSV256°, 14%, 82%

CMYK11, 14, 0, 18

Decimal12301265

CSS RGBrgb(187, 179, 209)

CSS HSLhsl(256, 25%, 76%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Lilac Lake K-36

Exact match

Sherwin-Williams

Wisteria SW6822

ΔE 1.2 · #BDB4D4

Hallman-Lindsay

Petunia Trail 1253

ΔE 1.2 · #B8B0CF

Valspar

Orchid House 1001-6A

ΔE 1.9 · #BEB1D0

Dulux

Lilac Lust S44G2

ΔE 2.4 · #C2B9D8

Dunn-Edwards

Playful Purple DE5947

ΔE 2.4 · #BFB9D5

Benjamin Moore

Crocus 1404

ΔE 2.9 · #B3ABC9

Kilz

Silk Scarf RA220-02

ΔE 3.1 · #BEB0CA

Behr

Midsummer Dream 690F-4

ΔE 3.2 · #B8ABC8

PPG

Purple Dragon 1247-4

ΔE 4.1 · #C6BEDD

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 7.1 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 7.6 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Dusky Mood DCP-1318

ΔE 11.8 · #A6ACB8

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 12.9 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 14.7 · #9DA1AA

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 14.8 · #E3DBF2

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

47/100

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

#BBB3D1

#C9D1B3

Analogous

#B3BAD1

#BBB3D1

#CAB3D1

Triadic

#BBB3D1

#D1BBB3

#B3D1BB

Split-Complementary

#BBB3D1

#D1CAB3

#BAD1B3

Tetradic

#BBB3D1

#D1B3BA

#C9D1B3

#B3D1CA

Monochromatic

#685893

#9083B4

#BBB3D1

#E5E2EE

#F1EFF5

Rectangle

#BBB3D1

#D1B3C9

#C9D1B3

#B3D1BB

Compound

#BBB3D1

#CAB3D1

#C9D1B3

#BAD1B3

Variations

Lighter

#C8C2DA

#D7D2E2

#E8E6ED

Darker

#8F81B5

#5D4D88

#362C50

Saturation

#C0BDC6

#BBB3D1

#B09CE8

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

2.00:1

Fail

vs Black

10.48:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BBB3D1

#B2B9D2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BBB3D1

#B4B4CD

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BBB3D1

#B8B8B5

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lilac Lake 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

#CCB3B8

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BBB3D1

Daylight 5500K

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

#B9B8DC

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EAEAEC

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.

#AFBB8E

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: #BBB3D1;

CSS — background

background-color: #BBB3D1;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac-lake: #BBB3D1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac-lake': '#BBB3D1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BBB3D1] text-[#BBB3D1]

SCSS

$lilac-lake: #BBB3D1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BBB3D1?

#BBB3D1 is Lilac Lake, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #BBB3D1 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lilac Lake?

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

What colors pair well with Lilac Lake?

Lilac Lake 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 Lake?

You can download Lilac Lake 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 Lake?

The hex code is #BBB3D1. In RGB it's 187, 179, 209, and in HSL it's 256°, 25%, 76%.

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