# Dulux Lilac Spring 2

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/lilac-spring-2](https://plan-home.com/color/lilac-spring-2)

Dulux Lilac Spring 2 40RB 43/233 is a muted mid-light lilac with a soft blue-violet cast and enough grey in it to keep the color grounded. It reads cooler in bright daylight, where its lavender notes are clearest, while warm evening lamps can draw out its slightly rosy side. This shade has more presence than a pale off-white but remains gentle enough for full bedroom, dressing room, or home-office walls. Pair it with chalky white trim, dove grey upholstery, pale oak, or brushed nickel for a clean, low-contrast scheme. For a little more definition, use deep plum, charcoal, or inky blue in textiles and smaller accent pieces.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Dulux
- **Color name:** Lilac Spring 2
- **Color code:** 40RB 43/233
- **HEX:** #BCA5CC
- **RGB:** 188, 165, 204
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** purple

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 275° Saturation: 19.12% Value: 80.0%
- **HSL:** hsl(275, 28, 72)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 7.84 Magenta: 19.12 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 20.0
- **YIQ:** Y: 176.323 I: 1.173 Q: 17.002
- **XYZ:** X: 45.091 Y: 41.961 Z: 62.834
- **CIE Lab:** L:70.844 a:15.63 b:-16.779
- **CIE Luv:** L:70.844 u:10.27 v:-28.31
- **Decimal:** 12363212
- **Hunter Lab:** 64.778, 10.89, -12.167

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Dulux Pamplona Purple 6](https://plan-home.com/color/pamplona-purple-6)
- [Dulux Lavender Blossom 2](https://plan-home.com/color/lavender-blossom-2)
- [Dulux Velvet Ribbon 6](https://plan-home.com/color/velvet-ribbon-6)
- [Dulux Lilac Spring 3](https://plan-home.com/color/lilac-spring-3)
- [Dulux Lilac Orchid](https://plan-home.com/color/lilac-orchid)
- [Dulux Purple Infusion 6](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-infusion-6)
- [Dulux Violet Verona 2](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-verona-2)
- [Dulux Damson Dream 6](https://plan-home.com/color/damson-dream-6)
- [Dulux Himalayan Musk 3](https://plan-home.com/color/himalayan-musk-3)
- [Dulux Violet Verona 3](https://plan-home.com/color/violet-verona-3)
- [Dulux Orchid Opera 2](https://plan-home.com/color/orchid-opera-2)
- [Dulux Heather Bloom 3](https://plan-home.com/color/heather-bloom-3)
- [Dulux Lilac Rose](https://plan-home.com/color/lilac-rose)
- [Dulux Purple Sage 3](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-sage-3)
- [Dulux Heather Bloom 4](https://plan-home.com/color/heather-bloom-4)
- [Tikkurila Blueberry milk](https://plan-home.com/color/x425-blueberry-milk)
- [Dulux Emporium Rose 3](https://plan-home.com/color/emporium-rose-3)
- [Dulux Purple Polka 3](https://plan-home.com/color/purple-polka-3)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Lilac Spring 4](https://plan-home.com/color/lilac-spring-4)
- [Dulux Lilac Spring 3](https://plan-home.com/color/lilac-spring-3)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Dulux Lilac Spring 1](https://plan-home.com/color/lilac-spring-1)
- [Dulux Velvet Ribbon 6](https://plan-home.com/color/velvet-ribbon-6)
- [Dulux Velvet Ribbon 5](https://plan-home.com/color/velvet-ribbon-5)

## Complementary colors
- [Dulux Forest Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/forest-shade)
- [Dulux Woodland Pearl 3](https://plan-home.com/color/woodland-pearl-3)
- [Dulux Woodland Pearl 1](https://plan-home.com/color/woodland-pearl-1)
- [Dulux Common Land](https://plan-home.com/color/common-land)
- [Dulux Woodland Pearl 5](https://plan-home.com/color/woodland-pearl-5)
- [Dulux Highland Falls 6](https://plan-home.com/color/highland-falls-6)

## 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.