PURPLES

Lilac Lust

#C3B9D8

RGB 195, 185, 216 · HSL 259°, 28%, 79% · CMYK 10, 14, 0, 15

Lilac Lust is #C3B9D8 in HEX — rgb(195, 185, 216), hsl(259°, 28%, 79%), cmyk(10%, 14%, 0%, 15%).

Lilac Lust pulls into the airy end of the purples spectrum — HSL 259°, 28%, 79%. 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#C3B9D8

RGB195, 185, 216

HSL259°, 28%, 79%

HSV259°, 14%, 85%

CMYK10, 14, 0, 15

Decimal12827096

CSS RGBrgb(195, 185, 216)

CSS HSLhsl(259, 28%, 79%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Lilac Lust S44G2

ΔE 0.4 · #C2B9D8

Dunn-Edwards

Tinted Iris DE5961

ΔE 1.6 · #C4B7D8

PPG

Purple Dragon 1247-4

ΔE 1.8 · #C6BEDD

Sherwin-Williams

Wisteria SW6822

ΔE 2 · #BDB4D4

Vista Paint

Lilac Lake K-36

ΔE 2.5 · #BBB3D1

Kilz

February Amethyst RA230-02

ΔE 2.6 · #CAC0DE

Valspar

Orchid House 1001-6A

ΔE 2.9 · #BEB1D0

Hallman-Lindsay

Petunia Trail 1253

ΔE 3.5 · #B8B0CF

Benjamin Moore

Wishing 1389

ΔE 4.8 · #CCB8D1

Behr

Iris Pink 690E-3

ΔE 4.9 · #CEBDD5

Kobra

Violet 23

ΔE 7.3 · #B7B1DC

IKEA

IKEA087 87

ΔE 7.4 · #CAB6C9

Dutch Boy

Simply Sparkling DCP-0594

ΔE 11.8 · #BCCEE6

Colorhouse

Sprout .07 Sprout-07

ΔE 12.7 · #E3DBF2

Farrow & Ball

Lulworth Blue 89

ΔE 14 · #A1B8CA

RAL

Window Grey 7040

ΔE 16.7 · #9DA1AA

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

51/100

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 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

#C3B9D8

#CFD8BA

Analogous

#BAC0D8

#C3B9D8

#D3BAD8

Triadic

#C3B9D8

#D8C4BA

#BAD8C4

Split-Complementary

#C3B9D8

#D8D3BA

#C0D8BA

Tetradic

#C3B9D8

#D8BAC0

#CFD8BA

#BAD8D3

Monochromatic

#705AA0

#9A89BD

#C3B9D8

#EEEBF4

#F1EFF6

Rectangle

#C3B9D8

#D8BACF

#CFD8BA

#BAD8C4

Compound

#C3B9D8

#D3BAD8

#CFD8BA

#C0D8BA

Variations

Lighter

#D0C8E0

#DCD7E7

#EBE9F0

Darker

#9786BD

#624D91

#392C55

Saturation

#C8C5CE

#C4BAD8

#BDA7EC

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

1.87:1

Fail

vs Black

11.25:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C3B9D8

#B8BFD9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C3B9D8

#BBBBD4

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C3B9D8

#C0BFBC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Lilac Lust 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

#D2B7BD

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#C3B9D8

Daylight 5500K

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

#BFBCE1

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.

#B3C096

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 · Trim · Ceilings · 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: #C3B9D8;

CSS — background

background-color: #C3B9D8;

CSS Variable

--color-lilac-lust: #C3B9D8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'lilac-lust': '#C3B9D8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C3B9D8] text-[#C3B9D8]

SCSS

$lilac-lust: #C3B9D8;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C3B9D8?

#C3B9D8 is Lilac Lust, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #C3B9D8 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Lilac Lust?

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

What colors pair well with Lilac Lust?

Lilac Lust 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 Lust?

You can download Lilac Lust 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 Lust?

The hex code is #C3B9D8. In RGB it's 195, 185, 216, and in HSL it's 259°, 28%, 79%.

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