Sherwin Williams

Forever Lilac

SW 9067

Forever Lilac is a cool, muted lavender carrying distinct blue undertones that prevent it from shifting pink in most lighting conditions. At an LRV of 40, it sits in the mid-range and reflects a moderate amount of light, making it suitable for bedrooms, bathrooms, or transitional hallways. The blue base gives it a slightly dusty quality rather than a sweet violet read.

It pairs cleanly with Passive on neighboring walls, Eider White for trim, Naval as a deep accent, Tricorn Black for contrast, and Sea Salt in adjacent spaces.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 9067

Forever 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

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Forever Lilac under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Forever Lilac under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Purple

Strength

Medium

Temperature

cool

Hue Angle

258°

Blue Family

Lightness

71%

Light

Saturation

23%

Muted

LRV

40.0
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Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV 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 Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#AFA5C7
RGB Decimal
175, 165, 199
RGB Percent
68.6%, 64.7%, 78.0%
HSL
257.6, 23.3%, 71.4%
HSV
257.6, 17.1%, 78.0%
CMYK
12.1%, 17.1%, 0.0%, 22.0%
YIQ
171.9, -5.0, 12.7
XYZ
41.44, 40.15, 59.60
CIE Lab
69.57, 10.29, -16.06
CIE Luv
69.57, 3.36, -26.23
Hunter Lab
63.36, 9.54, -16.12
Decimal
11511239

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