Benjamin Moore Hazy Lilac 2116-40
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- Benjamin Moore Hazy Lilac reviews (4 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Hazy Lilac undertones?
- Is Hazy Lilac 2116-40 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Hazy Lilac
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Hazy Lilac 2116-40
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Hazy Lilac 2116-40 |
| Code: | 2116-40 |
| Name: | Hazy Lilac |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Hazy Lilac?
Benjamin Moore Hazy Lilac 2116-40 is a muted, mid-tone lavender with a noticeable gray cast that keeps it grounded rather than sugary. Its soft purple character can read a little cooler in north-facing rooms, while warmer bulbs may bring forward a faint dusty mauve quality. Hazy Lilac suits bedroom walls, a quiet reading nook, or a powder room where a fuller color feels appropriate without becoming overly bright. Pair it with soft white trim, charcoal accents, pale oak, or brushed nickel for a clean, understated contrast. On cabinetry or a single accent wall, this shade adds color while maintaining a subdued, matte-looking presence.
Benjamin Moore Hazy Lilac reviews (4 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this purple that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Benjamin Moore Hazy Lilac undertones?
Hazy Lilac reads as a medium-depth, very muted purple with a soft gray cast and low saturation. In the supplied digital sample, its subtle bias leans slightly red and blue, which can make it appear more mauve than a clear violet, though that bias is understated. Benjamin Moore describes it as a medium purple with “a hint of gray,” which matches the visibly softened, less vivid purple character. Warm artificial light may bring out its muted mauve side, while cool daylight can make the gray-violet aspect more noticeable.
Manufacturer information used in this description: official color page.
HEX value:
RGB code:
155, 142, 156
Is Benjamin Moore Hazy Lilac cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 296°, this Purple leans warm, but it is 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 in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Purple shade looks under different lighting:
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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