California Lilac

California Lilac by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

California Lilac sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 235°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 25%. Saturation is around 33%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 62%. Hue is close to 235°. The hex value is #7f84be. The RGB value is 127, 132, 190.

California Lilac has brightness around 25%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.

You can match California Lilac with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

California Lilac works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

California Lilac is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.