Sherwin-Williams • 6836

Novel Lilac

Name: Sherwin-Williams Novel Lilac 6836
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

With a focus on versatile tones, Novel Lilac (6836) is a standout Purple in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to perfect for adding character to any space. See it applied across 3 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#C2A4C2

LRV

41.98

Light Reflectance Value

41.98

medium

Temperaturecool

SaturationBright

Collection

2021 Continuum

Novel Lilac's Color Strip

Novel Lilac is the third shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Euphoric Lilac and Baroness. The strip spans from Spangle at the lightest end to Kimono Violet at the deepest. Strip 183 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.

C1Spangle C2Euphoric Lilac C3Novel Lilac

C4Baroness C5Veri Berri C6Vigorous Violet C7Kimono Violet

Novel Lilac in Real Rooms

Novel Lilac has a medium-high LRV of 41.98 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's cool-toned and , so it will lean blue or gray under cool north-facing light and soften in warmer evening light. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, misc and bedroom.

1 Front Door Photo

There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Novel Lilac. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.

Sherwin Williams Novel Lilac front door paint

@theediebutlerteam

1 Misc Photo

More spaces painted in Novel Lilac, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.

Sherwin Williams Novel Lilac wall paint

@studiomeldesigns

1 Bedroom Photo

Novel Lilac creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.