# Benjamin Moore Hazy Lilac

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hazy-lilac-2116-40](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hazy-lilac-2116-40)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Hazy Lilac
- **Color code:** 2116-40
- **HEX:** #9B8E9C
- **RGB:** 155, 142, 156
- **LRV:** 29.15%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** purple

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Duchess Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-duchess-lilac)
- [Benjamin Moore Amorous](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-amorous-af-600)
- [Sherwin Williams Berry Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/berry-cream-sw-9075)
- [Behr Fortune](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fortune)
- [Sherwin Williams Gentle Grape](https://plan-home.com/color/gentle-grape-sw-9074)
- [Behr Ancestry Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ancestry-violet)
- [Behr Evening in Paris](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-evening-in-paris)
- [Behr Cinema Screen](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cinema-screen)
- [Benjamin Moore Sleepy Hollow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sleepy-hollow-1454)
- [Benjamin Moore Amethyst Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-amethyst-sky-1447)
- [Sherwin Williams Ash Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/ash-violet-sw-6549)
- [Benjamin Moore Mauve Blush](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mauve-blush-2115-40)
- [Behr Dream Sunset](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dream-sunset)
- [Behr Fig Preserves](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fig-preserves)
- [Benjamin Moore Iris Bliss](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iris-bliss-1383)
- [Behr Gothic Purple](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gothic-purple)
- [Behr Orchard Plum](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-orchard-plum)
- [Behr Uptown Girl](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-uptown-girl)
- [Sherwin Williams Autumn Orchid](https://plan-home.com/color/autumn-orchid-sw-9157)
- [Behr Charm](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-charm)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Iris Bliss](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-iris-bliss-1383)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Amorous](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-amorous-af-600)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Healing Aloe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-healing-aloe-1562)
- [Benjamin Moore Garden Path](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-garden-path-466)
- [Benjamin Moore Silver Crest](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-silver-crest-1583)
- [Benjamin Moore Woodland Green](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-woodland-green-459)
- [Benjamin Moore Gray Lake](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gray-lake-2138-70)
- [Benjamin Moore Distant Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-distant-gray-oc-68)
- [Benjamin Moore Greenwich Village](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-greenwich-village-445)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/2116-40

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.