PURPLES

Bright Lilac

#D891EF

RGB 216, 145, 239 · HSL 285°, 75%, 75% · CMYK 10, 39, 0, 6

Bright Lilac is #D891EF in HEX — rgb(216, 145, 239), hsl(285°, 75%, 75%), cmyk(10%, 39%, 0%, 6%).

Bright Lilac pulls into the light end of the purples spectrum — HSL 285°, 75%, 75%. 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#D891EF

RGB216, 145, 239

HSL285°, 75%, 75%

HSV285°, 39%, 94%

CMYK10, 39, 0, 6

Decimal14193135

CSS RGBrgb(216, 145, 239)

CSS HSLhsl(285, 75%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Pink Bliss 680A-3

ΔE 5.8 · #EB9EFF

Dunn-Edwards

Lavender Sweater DE5998

ΔE 19.7 · #BD83BE

Vista Paint

Happy Hyacinth K-1

ΔE 20.7 · #B376B3

Hallman-Lindsay

Moonlight Melody 1179

ΔE 21.4 · #AF73B0

Dulux

True Pink S49H5

ΔE 21.5 · #D687BE

PPG

Daphne Rose 1252-6

ΔE 22.2 · #C37CB3

Benjamin Moore

Lilac 2074-40

ΔE 23.2 · #C381B5

Valspar

Berries Galore 4001-10B

ΔE 23.9 · #B283B8

Kilz

Indulgence RA190-02

ΔE 28.1 · #B38BB8

Sherwin-Williams

Kismet SW6830

ΔE 31.3 · #A18AB7

Kobra

Violet 25

ΔE 31.8 · #776BAB

RAL

Pearl Violet 4011

ΔE 34.8 · #8673A1

IKEA

IKEA126 126

ΔE 35.8 · #C6628C

Farrow & Ball

Rangwali 296

ΔE 40.4 · #BF7A8F

Colorhouse

Petal .04 Petal-04

ΔE 41.6 · #AA3E71

Dutch Boy

Blue Sea VS-9451

ΔE 44.7 · #2D61AD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

41/100

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

#D891EF

#A7EF8F

Analogous

#A78FEF

#D891EF

#EF8FD7

Triadic

#D891EF

#EFD78F

#8FEFD7

Split-Complementary

#D891EF

#D7EF8F

#8FEFA7

Tetradic

#D891EF

#EFA78F

#A7EF8F

#8FD7EF

Monochromatic

#9E1DC9

#BF4CE6

#D891EF

#EFD2F9

#F7E9FC

Rectangle

#D891EF

#EF8FA7

#A7EF8F

#8FEFD7

Compound

#D891EF

#EF8FD7

#A7EF8F

#8FEFA7

Variations

Lighter

#DFA6F2

#E5C0F1

#EFDDF4

Darker

#C149E9

#9512C0

#580872

Saturation

#C6B1CE

#D78FEF

#DB87F7

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

2.28:1

Fail

vs Black

9.22:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D891EF

#A4B7EE

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D891EF

#A0A0E6

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D891EF

#D0A79E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Sophisticated · Imaginative

Bright 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

#E199CE

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#D891EF

Daylight 5500K

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

#CF9EF3

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#ECE8ED

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.

#85DD68

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: #D891EF;

CSS — background

background-color: #D891EF;

CSS Variable

--color-bright-lilac: #D891EF;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'bright-lilac': '#D891EF' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D891EF] text-[#D891EF]

SCSS

$bright-lilac: #D891EF;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D891EF?

#D891EF is Bright Lilac, a soft purple with a cool undertone.

Is #D891EF warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Bright Lilac?

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

What colors pair well with Bright Lilac?

Bright 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 Bright Lilac?

You can download Bright 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 Bright Lilac?

The hex code is #D891EF. In RGB it's 216, 145, 239, and in HSL it's 285°, 75%, 75%.

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