Benjamin Moore Dark Lilac 2070-30

What are Benjamin Moore Dark Lilac undertones?

The undertone of Dark Lilac can be accurately described as a Purple 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Dark Lilac 2070-30 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 253° thisdark purplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2070-30 Dark Lilac HSL code: 253, 17%, 36%

• 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.
• Dark, cool shades create a dramatic and sophisticated atmosphere, making them a great choice for bedrooms and living rooms when you want to make a bold yet calming statement. However, be cautious about using dark, cool colors in small spaces, as they can make the room feel smaller and more enclosed.

How light temperature affects Dark 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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark purple shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Dark 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.

Darker shades

2070-30
Dark Lilac

• 2068-10
  Majestic Violet

  

• 2069-20
  Blackberry Wine

  

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 Dark Lilac with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 73, such as Benjamin Moore Horizon Gray and Louisburg Green.

2070-30
Dark Lilac

• 2141-50
  Horizon Gray

  

• HC-113
  Louisburg Green

  

• 1569
  Night Mist

  

• 1408
  White Violet

  

• OC-63
  Winter Snow

  

• 1505
  Trailing Vines

  

• HC-110
  Wethersfield Moss

  

LRV of Dark Lilac

Dark Lilac has an LRV of 10.44% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#544D6D
RGB Decimal	84, 77, 109
RGB Percent	32.94%, 30.20%, 42.75%
HSV	Hue: 253° Saturation: 29.36% Value: 42.75%
HSL	hsl(253, 17, 36)
CMYK	Cyan: 22.94 Magenta: 29.36 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 57.25
YIQ	Y: 82.741 I: -6.112 Q: 11.439
XYZ	X: 9.069 Y: 8.297 Z: 15.587
CIE Lab	L:34.593 a:10.408 b:-17.396
CIE Luv	L:34.593 u:1.525 v:-24.353
Decimal	5524845
Hunter Lab	28.804, 5.798, -11.923