What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Lilac Hush?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Lilac Hush undertone is #D6D2CD .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Lilac Hush?

RGB code is 214, 210, 205 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Lilac Hush CSP-490

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Lilac Hush CSP-490 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore CSP-490 Lilac Hush is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Lilac Hush undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Lilac Hush undertone color.

Official page:	Lilac Hush CSP-490
Code:	CSP-490
Name:	Lilac Hush
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Lilac Hush?

Welcome to a space bathed in the serene beauty of Lilac Hush (CSP-490). This delicate yet captivating color from Benjamin Moore envelops any room in a soft, dreamy ambiance. Ideal for bedrooms, living rooms, or nurseries, Lilac Hush brings a sense of tranquility and sophistication. Imagine yourself relaxing in a room adorned with this ethereal hue, a place where peace and creativity intertwine effortlessly. Let Lilac Hush whisper its soothing charm into your home, creating a haven of peaceful elegance.

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What are Benjamin Moore Lilac Hush undertones?

Lilac Hush has a clear red 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:

#D6D2CD

RGB code:

214, 210, 205

Is Benjamin Moore Lilac Hush CSP-490 cool or warm?

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cool

With a hue of 33°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

CSP-490 Lilac Hush HSL code: 33, 10%, 82%

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 Lilac Hush

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 Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Lilac Hush:

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

CSP-490
Lilac Hush

Darker shades

CSP-490
Lilac Hush

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 Lilac Hush with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue and Nocturnal Gray.

CSP-490
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LRV of Lilac Hush

Lilac Hush has an LRV of 63.89% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 63.89%, 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	#D6D2CD
RGB Decimal	214, 210, 205
RGB Percent	83.92%, 82.35%, 80.39%
HSV	Hue: 33° Saturation: 4.21% Value: 83.92%
HSL	hsl(33, 10, 82)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 1.87 Yellow: 4.21 Key: 16.08
YIQ	Y: 210.626 I: 3.99 Q: -0.71
XYZ	X: 61.795 Y: 64.797 Z: 66.993
CIE Lab	L:84.379 a:0.485 b:2.962
CIE Luv	L:84.379 u:2.577 v:4.358
Decimal	14078669
Hunter Lab	80.497, -3.84, 7.004