Sherwin Williams Forever Lilac SW 9067
| Official page: | Forever Lilac SW 9067 |
| Code: | SW 9067 |
| Name: | Forever Lilac |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Forever Lilac?
Introducing Sherwin Williams SW 9067 Forever Lilac, a soft and sophisticated hue that adds a touch of elegance to any space. This muted purple shade pairs beautifully with neutrals such as SW 7008 Alabaster and SW 7036 Accessible Beige for a subtle and serene combination. For a bolder look, complement SW 9067 Forever Lilac with rich jewel tones like SW 6690 Gambol Gold or SW 6258 Tricorn Black. Embrace the calming essence of SW 9067 Forever Lilac by incorporating it into your home decor palette for a chic and timeless appeal.
Forever Lilac for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful cool Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
Sherwin Williams Forever Lilac reviews
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What are Sherwin Williams Forever Lilac undertones?
The undertone of Forever 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
HEX value
HEX value:
#AFA5C7
RGB code:
175, 165, 199
Is Sherwin Williams Forever Lilac SW 9067 cool or warm?
With a hue of 258° thisPurplerefers cool paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 9067 Forever Lilac HSL code: 258, 23%, 71%
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.
- 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.
- Using mid-tone cool colors like soft greys and muted blues can help create a calming and modern look in rooms like home offices, bathrooms, and bedrooms. But avoid using these shades in rooms without natural light, as they may look dull.
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Forever 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 Sherwin Williams Forever 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
SW 9067
Forever Lilac
Darker shades
SW 9067
Forever 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 Forever Lilac with a blue hue, complementary colors are those with a orange hue close to 78, such as Sherwin Williams Spare White and Green Onyx.
LRV of Forever Lilac
Forever Lilac has an LRV of 40.15% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident 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 40.15%, 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 | #afa5c7 | |
| RGB Decimal | 175, 165, 199 | |
| RGB Percent | 68.63%, 64.71%, 78.04% | |
| HSV | Hue: 258° Saturation: 17.09% Value: 78.04% | |
| HSL | hsl(258, 23, 71) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 12.06 Magenta: 17.09 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 21.96 | |
| YIQ | Y: 171.866 I: -4.967 Q: 12.696 | |
| XYZ | X: 41.44 Y: 40.148 Z: 59.583 | |
| CIE Lab | L:69.574 a:10.283 b:-16.046 | |
| CIE Luv | L:69.574 u:3.362 v:-26.212 | |
| Decimal | 11511239 | |
| Hunter Lab | 63.362, 5.86, -11.401 |
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