California Lilac featured
Benjamin Moore2068-40

California Lilac

With a focus on versatile tones, California Lilac (2068-40) is a standout Purple in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. Find professional pairing data and full color details below.

Hex

#7F84BE

LRV

27.35

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Light Reflectance Value
27.35
Medium
TemperatureCool
Tone
Bold Vibrant
UseInterior Only
Collection

Coordinating Colors

California Lilac
Super White
California Lilac vs Super White
California Lilac
Super White
Benjamin Moore
California Lilac
2068-40 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
Super White
OC-152 · LRV 87

At LRV 87 vs 27, Super White is decisively the brighter choice.

California Lilac
White Heron
California Lilac vs White Heron
California Lilac
White Heron
Benjamin Moore
California Lilac
2068-40 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
White Heron
OC-57 · LRV 87

White Heron reflects far more light (LRV 87 vs 27), opening up a space where California Lilac encloses it.

California Lilac
Lavender Secret
California Lilac vs Lavender Secret
California Lilac
Lavender Secret
Benjamin Moore
California Lilac
2068-40 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
Lavender Secret
1415 · LRV 73

Lavender Secret reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 27), opening up a space where California Lilac encloses it.

California Lilac
Lacey Pearl
California Lilac vs Lacey Pearl
California Lilac
Lacey Pearl
Benjamin Moore
California Lilac
2068-40 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
Lacey Pearl
2108-70 · LRV 78

At LRV 78 vs 27, Lacey Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

California Lilac
Spring Purple
California Lilac vs Spring Purple
California Lilac
Spring Purple
Benjamin Moore
California Lilac
2068-40 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
Spring Purple
2070-40 · LRV 26

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 27 vs 26), so neither reads brighter in a room.

California Lilac
Purple Heart
California Lilac vs Purple Heart
California Lilac
Purple Heart
Benjamin Moore
California Lilac
2068-40 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
Purple Heart
1406 · LRV 25

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 27 vs 25), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Blue Lapis
California Lilac
Blue Lapis vs California Lilac
Blue Lapis
California Lilac
Benjamin Moore
Blue Lapis
2067-40 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
California Lilac
2068-40 · LRV 27

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 27 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.

California Lilac
Softened Violet
California Lilac vs Softened Violet
California Lilac
Softened Violet
Benjamin Moore
California Lilac
2068-40 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
Softened Violet
1420 · LRV 27

With LRVs of 27 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

California Lilac
Himalayan Trek
California Lilac vs Himalayan Trek
California Lilac
Himalayan Trek
Benjamin Moore
California Lilac
2068-40 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
Himalayan Trek
1542 · LRV 47

Himalayan Trek reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 27), opening up a space where California Lilac encloses it.

Briarwood
California Lilac
Briarwood vs California Lilac
Briarwood
California Lilac
Benjamin Moore
Briarwood
HC-175 · LRV 32
Benjamin Moore
California Lilac
2068-40 · LRV 27

A 4-point LRV gap (32 vs 27) makes Briarwood the marginally brighter of the two.

California Lilac
Thunder
California Lilac vs Thunder
California Lilac
Thunder
Benjamin Moore
California Lilac
2068-40 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
Thunder
AF-685 · LRV 48

Thunder reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 27), opening up a space where California Lilac encloses it.

California Lilac
Cromwell Gray
California Lilac vs Cromwell Gray
California Lilac
Cromwell Gray
Benjamin Moore
California Lilac
2068-40 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
Cromwell Gray
HC-103 · LRV 20

California Lilac reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 20), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

California Lilac
River Gorge Gray
California Lilac vs River Gorge Gray
California Lilac
River Gorge Gray
Benjamin Moore
California Lilac
2068-40 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
River Gorge Gray
1537 · LRV 33

River Gorge Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 27), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

California Lilac
Tavern Gray
California Lilac vs Tavern Gray
California Lilac
Tavern Gray
Benjamin Moore
California Lilac
2068-40 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
Tavern Gray
CW-40 · LRV 27

With LRVs of 27 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

California Lilac
Country Life
California Lilac vs Country Life
California Lilac
Country Life
Benjamin Moore
California Lilac
2068-40 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
Country Life
1490 · LRV 16

California Lilac reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Lighter Colors

California Lilac
Persian Violet
California Lilac vs Persian Violet
California Lilac
Persian Violet
Benjamin Moore
California Lilac
2068-40 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
Persian Violet
1419 · LRV 35

Persian Violet reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 27), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Darker Colors

California Lilac
Scandinavian Blue
California Lilac vs Scandinavian Blue
California Lilac
Scandinavian Blue
Benjamin Moore
California Lilac
2068-40 · LRV 27
Benjamin Moore
Scandinavian Blue
2068-30 · LRV 12

At LRV 27 vs 12, California Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

HEX#7F84BE
RGB127, 132, 190
HSL235° 33% 62%
CMYK33 31 0 25
CIE LabL: 56.8 a: 11.9 b: -30.9
XYZX: 0.26 Y: 0.25 Z: 0.52