Benjamin Moore
California Lilac
2068-40
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.
Brand
Benjamin Moore
Code
2068-40
Collection
Color Preview
California Lilac in Different Light
Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.
Artificial Lighting
Natural Lighting
Technical Specifications
Undertones
Type
Blue
Strength
High
Temperature
cool
Hue Angle
235°Blue Family
Lightness
62%Medium
Saturation
33%Moderate
LRV
27.4LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.
Color Codes
Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes
Darker Shades
Monochromatic dark
Lighter Shades
Monochromatic light
Complementary
Opposite on color wheel
Analogous
Adjacent colors
Cool Shades
Cool spectrum
Closest Paint Matches
Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.
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Carriage Ride
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