Valspar

Lilac Gray

1003-9C

Lilac Gray is a muted rosy taupe, despite the name. It is more brown than purple. A bedroom, hallway, or powder room can gain depth without the coolness of true gray.

Beside white trim, the mauve undertone appears. Near beige carpet, it may look warmer and more taupe. Keep charcoal accents or dark wood for contrast in the supporting palette.

Brand

Valspar

Code

1003-9C

Lilac Gray 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 Valspar Lilac Gray under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Lilac Gray under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

6°

Red Family

Lightness

56%

Medium

Saturation

9%

Very Muted

LRV

25.1
0%100%
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
#988583
RGB Decimal
152, 133, 131
RGB Percent
59.6%, 52.2%, 51.4%
HSL
5.7, 9.3%, 55.5%
HSV
5.7, 13.8%, 59.6%
CMYK
0.0%, 12.5%, 13.8%, 40.4%
YIQ
138.5, 12.0, 3.4
XYZ
25.43, 25.09, 24.97
CIE Lab
57.16, 6.84, 3.71
CIE Luv
57.16, 11.57, 3.97
Hunter Lab
50.09, 5.83, 3.01
Decimal
9995651

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes