PURPLES

Lilac

#C381B5

RGB 195, 129, 181 · HSL 313°, 35%, 64% · CMYK 0, 34, 7, 24

Lilac is #C381B5 in HEX — rgb(195, 129, 181), hsl(313°, 35%, 64%), cmyk(0%, 34%, 7%, 24%).

Lilac pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 313°, 35%, 64%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, 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#C381B5

RGB195, 129, 181

HSL313°, 35%, 64%

HSV313°, 34%, 76%

CMYK0, 34, 7, 24

Decimal12812725

CSS RGBrgb(195, 129, 181)

CSS HSLhsl(313, 35%, 64%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Lilac 2074-40

Exact match

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 2.7 · #C37CB3

Dunn-Edwards

Lavender Sweater DE5998

ΔE 5.2 · #BD83BE

Dulux

True Pink S49H5

ΔE 6.1 · #D687BE

Vista Paint

Carnation Rose C-1163

ΔE 6.3 · #CD91C0

Behr

Berry Blush BIC-19

ΔE 6.3 · #B577B3

Kilz

Favorite Things RA160-02

ΔE 7 · #AF78A5

Valspar

Berries Galore 4001-10B

ΔE 7.4 · #B283B8

Hallman-Lindsay

Rose Souvenir 1178

ΔE 7.5 · #C290C5

Kobra

Fuchsia 21

ΔE 12.7 · #BF7595

Sherwin-Williams

Cyclamen SW6571

ΔE 15.2 · #C47B95

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 17.6 · #BF7A8F

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 18.2 · #C6628C

RAL

Signal Violet 4008

ΔE 19.7 · #924E7D

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 27 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Celestial Horizon DCP-0589

ΔE 35 · #8FA4BF

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

31/100

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

#C381B5

#83C391

Analogous

#B183C3

#C381B5

#C38395

Triadic

#C381B5

#B5C383

#83B5C3

Split-Complementary

#C381B5

#95C383

#83C3B1

Tetradic

#C381B5

#C3B183

#83C391

#8395C3

Monochromatic

#753868

#A95196

#C381B5

#DCB7D4

#F5EAF3

Rectangle

#C381B5

#C39183

#83C391

#83B5C3

Compound

#C381B5

#C38395

#83C391

#83C3B1

Variations

Lighter

#CF9CC4

#D8B8D1

#E7D7E3

Darker

#B0559C

#7C376D

#491F40

Saturation

#AD9AA9

#C383B5

#E165C6

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

2.95:1

Fail

vs Black

7.13:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C381B5

#9AA0B4

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C381B5

#8F8FAF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C381B5

#BE8D8A

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

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

#D28DA3

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C381B5

Daylight 5500K

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

#BF92C7

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE9EB

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F8

Ceiling

Whisper tint

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

#68AD77

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: #C381B5;

CSS — background

background-color: #C381B5;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac: #C381B5;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac': '#C381B5' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C381B5] text-[#C381B5]

SCSS

$lilac: #C381B5;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C381B5?

#C381B5 is Lilac, a soft purple with a warm undertone.

Is #C381B5 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lilac?

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

What colors pair well with Lilac?

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 Lilac?

You can download 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 Lilac?

The hex code is #C381B5. In RGB it's 195, 129, 181, and in HSL it's 313°, 35%, 64%.

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