Benjamin Moore Hazy Lilac 2116-40
| Official page: | Hazy Lilac 2116-40 |
| Code: | 2116-40 |
| Name: | Hazy Lilac |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Hazy Lilac?
Introducing Benjamin Moore 2116-40, a dreamy shade called Hazy Lilac. This soft pastel hue exudes a sense of tranquility and subtle elegance, perfect for creating a serene atmosphere in any space. Hazy Lilac pairs beautifully with warm neutrals like soft grays and creamy whites, as well as other purple tones to create a harmonious color palette. Whether used as an accent or as the main color, Hazy Lilac adds a touch of sophistication and charm to any room.
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What are Benjamin Moore Hazy Lilac undertones?
Hazy Lilac has a clear purple undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#9B8E9C
RGB code:
155, 142, 156
Is Benjamin Moore Hazy Lilac 2116-40 cool or warm?
With a hue of 296°, this Purple leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.
2116-40 Hazy Lilac HSL code: 296, 7%, 58%
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.
How light temperature affects Hazy 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 Hazy 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
2116-40
Hazy Lilac
Darker shades
2116-40
Hazy 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 Hazy Lilac with a purple hue, complementary colors are those with a yellow hue close to 116, such as Benjamin Moore Healing Aloe and Garden Path.
LRV of Hazy Lilac
Hazy Lilac has an LRV of 29.15% 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 29.15%, 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 | #9B8E9C | |
| RGB Decimal | 155, 142, 156 | |
| RGB Percent | 60.78%, 55.69%, 61.18% | |
| HSV | Hue: 296° Saturation: 8.97% Value: 61.18% | |
| HSL | hsl(296, 7, 58) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.64 Magenta: 8.97 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 38.82 | |
| YIQ | Y: 147.483 I: 3.248 Q: 7.107 | |
| XYZ | X: 29.19 Y: 28.715 Z: 35.448 | |
| CIE Lab | L:60.529 a:7.473 b:-5.639 | |
| CIE Luv | L:60.529 u:6.574 v:-9.401 | |
| Decimal | 10194588 | |
| Hunter Lab | 53.586, 3.457, -1.711 |
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