Benjamin Moore

California Lilac

2068-40

California Lilac is a powdery purple with a muted violet undertone. Its LRV of 27.35 places it in the dark mid-tone range. It suits bedrooms or sitting rooms where a subdued purple is acceptable.

Pair it with Benjamin Moore Violet Mist or Lavender Mist for related tones. Crisp Linen or Gray Owl can lighten the palette, while Hale Navy adds depth. In mixed lighting, the undertone remains visible and the color does not wash out.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2068-40

Collection

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California Lilac in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore California Lilac under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore California Lilac under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Blue

Strength

High

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

235°

Blue Family

Lightness

62%

Medium

Saturation

33%

Moderate

LRV

27.4

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#7F84BE

RGB Decimal

127, 132, 190

RGB Percent

49.8%, 51.8%, 74.5%

HSL

235.2, 32.6%, 62.2%

HSV

235.2, 33.2%, 74.5%

CMYK

33.2%, 30.5%, 0.0%, 25.5%

YIQ

137.1, -21.7, 17.0

XYZ

26.30, 24.73, 52.10

CIE Lab

56.81, 11.96, -30.89

CIE Luv

56.81, -5.78, -48.93

Hunter Lab

49.73, 10.33, -32.54

Decimal

8357054

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

California Lilac Plush Blue Ember Bistro Blue

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

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Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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Analogous

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