Benjamin Moore California Lilac 2068-40
| Official page: | California Lilac 2068-40 |
| Code: | 2068-40 |
| Name: | California Lilac |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore California Lilac?
Enhance your space with the serene charm of California Lilac (Benjamin Moore 2068-40). This soft and soothing purple hue adds a touch of elegance and tranquility to any room. Pair California Lilac with crisp whites and gentle grays for a sophisticated look, or mix it with soft blues and greens for a refreshing feel. The versatility of California Lilac makes it a perfect choice for bedrooms, living rooms, or any space where you want to create a calming atmosphere. Elevate your interior design with the timeless beauty of California Lilac (Benjamin Moore 2068-40) and let its subtle charm transform your home.
California Lilac for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
California Lilac for living room
Check out this stunning Mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this Purple shade can create a unique space
Benjamin Moore 2068-40 for bathroom
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Benjamin Moore 2068-40 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
Benjamin Moore California Lilac reviews
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What are Benjamin Moore California Lilac undertones?
The undertone of California Lilac can be accurately described as a Blue hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#7F84BE
RGB code:
127, 132, 190
Is Benjamin Moore California Lilac 2068-40 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 235° thisPurplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
2068-40 California Lilac HSL code: 235, 33%, 62%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Cooler hues have a calm and relaxation effect
- Cool purple shades add a touch of elegance and creativity to a room, making it feel luxurious and imaginative, ideal for bedrooms, creative spaces, and living areas.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects California Lilac
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore California Lilac:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
2068-40
California Lilac
Darker shades
2068-40
California Lilac
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color California Lilac with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 55, such as Benjamin Moore Himalayan Trek and Briarwood.
LRV of California Lilac
California Lilac has an LRV of 27.35% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 27.35%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #7F84BE |  |
| RGB Decimal | 127, 132, 190 | |
| RGB Percent | 49.80%, 51.76%, 74.51% | |
| HSV | Hue: 235° Saturation: 33.16% Value: 74.51% | |
| HSL | hsl(235, 33, 62) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 33.16 Magenta: 30.53 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 25.49 | |
| YIQ | Y: 137.117 I: -21.617 Q: 16.992 | |
| XYZ | X: 26.295 Y: 24.731 Z: 52.089 | |
| CIE Lab | L:56.813 a:11.949 b:-30.881 | |
| CIE Luv | L:56.813 u:-5.78 v:-48.912 | |
| Decimal | 8357054 | |
| Hunter Lab | 49.731, 7.352, -27.291 | |
Benjamin Moore 2068-40 California Lilac
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