NEUTRALS

Red Lilac Purple

#BFBAC0

RGB 191, 186, 192 · HSL 290°, 5%, 74% · CMYK 1, 3, 0, 25

Red Lilac Purple is #BFBAC0 in HEX — rgb(191, 186, 192), hsl(290°, 5%, 74%), cmyk(1%, 3%, 0%, 25%).

Red Lilac Purple pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 290°, 5%, 74%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#BFBAC0

RGB191, 186, 192

HSL290°, 5%, 74%

HSV290°, 3%, 75%

CMYK1, 3, 0, 25

Decimal12565184

CSS RGBrgb(191, 186, 192)

CSS HSLhsl(290, 5%, 74%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Musing SG6A1

ΔE 0.9 · #BEBBC0

Vista Paint

Savoy C-1315

ΔE 1.5 · #BFBDC4

Behr

Such Melodrama MQ5-32

ΔE 1.5 · #C3BEC3

Benjamin Moore

AF-ter 1452

ΔE 1.6 · #C2BABE

Sherwin-Williams

Veiled Violet SW6268

ΔE 2.3 · #BDB5B9

Hallman-Lindsay

Savoy 1316

ΔE 2.3 · #BEBDC6

Dunn-Edwards

Silver Bullet DE6381

ΔE 3.1 · #B6B5B8

PPG

Silver Bells 1003-3

ΔE 3.2 · #B8B4B6

Valspar

Voyage 4006-1B

ΔE 4.1 · #B5BBC0

Kilz

Hippopotamus Gray RL100

ΔE 4.4 · #B2B3B5

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 4.6 · #C3C3C3

Farrow & Ball

Calluna 270

ΔE 5 · #CCC8CE

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 5.1 · #CEC4C5

Dutch Boy

Savoy DCP-1316

ΔE 5.2 · #C8C8D0

IKEA

IKEA155 155

ΔE 6.1 · #AAB1B8

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 7.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureNeutral MasstonePink UndertoneRed

A near-neutral with a subtle neutral red undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#BFBAC0

#BAC0B9

Analogous

#BCB9C0

#BFBAC0

#C0B9BE

Triadic

#BFBAC0

#C0BFB9

#B9C0BF

Split-Complementary

#BFBAC0

#BEC0B9

#B9C0BC

Tetradic

#BFBAC0

#C0BCB9

#BAC0B9

#B9BEC0

Monochromatic

#746B76

#9A919C

#BFBAC0

#E4E2E4

#F3F2F3

Rectangle

#BFBAC0

#C0B9BA

#BAC0B9

#B9C0BF

Compound

#BFBAC0

#C0B9BE

#BAC0B9

#B9C0BC

Variations

Lighter

#CCC7CD

#D8D6D9

#E8E7E9

Darker

#9B919C

#6C626D

#3F3940

Saturation

#BDBCBE

#BFB9C0

#D49AE0

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.91:1

Fail

vs Black

11.00:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#BFBAC0

#BBBCC1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#BFBAC0

#BBBBBF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#BFBAC0

#BEBBBB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Red Lilac Purple gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#CFB8AB

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#BFBAC0

Daylight 5500K

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

#BCBDCF

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.

#91B889

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: #BFBAC0;

CSS — background

background-color: #BFBAC0;

CSS Variable

--color-red-lilac-purple: #BFBAC0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'red-lilac-purple': '#BFBAC0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#BFBAC0] text-[#BFBAC0]

SCSS

$red-lilac-purple: #BFBAC0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #BFBAC0?

#BFBAC0 is Red Lilac Purple, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #BFBAC0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Red Lilac Purple?

Red Lilac Purple works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Red Lilac Purple?

Red Lilac Purple pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Red Lilac Purple?

You can download Red Lilac Purple 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 Red Lilac Purple?

The hex code is #BFBAC0. In RGB it's 191, 186, 192, and in HSL it's 290°, 5%, 74%.

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