# Sherwin Williams Novel Lilac

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/novel-lilac-sw-6836](https://plan-home.com/color/novel-lilac-sw-6836)

Sherwin Williams Novel Lilac SW 6836 is a light, muted purple with a softly rosy cast and enough grayness to keep it from reading overly sweet. Its balanced red and blue presence gives the shade a gentle lilac look rather than a sharply cool violet. In bright daylight, Novel Lilac can appear airy and pale, while lower or warmer light may bring out its dusty mauve side. It suits bedrooms, dressing areas, powder rooms, and creative spaces where a quiet wash of color is welcome. Pair it with soft white trim, pale oak, brushed nickel, charcoal accents, or deeper plum textiles for contrast.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Novel Lilac
- **Color code:** SW 6836
- **HEX:** #c2a4c2
- **RGB:** 194, 164, 194
- **LRV:** 41.98%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Purple
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** purple
- **Collections:** 2021 Continuum

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 300° Saturation: 15.46% Value: 76.08%
- **HSL:** hsl(300, 20, 70)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 15.46 Yellow: 0.0 Key: 23.92
- **YIQ:** Y: 176.39 I: 8.237 Q: 15.682
- **XYZ:** X: 45.259 Y: 41.916 Z: 56.731
- **CIE Lab:** L:70.813 a:16.251 b:-11.257
- **CIE Luv:** L:70.813 u:15.291 v:-19.761
- **Decimal:** 12756162
- **Hunter Lab:** 64.743, 11.483, -6.633

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Purple Easter Egg](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-purple-easter-egg-2073-50)
- [Behr Cyber Grape](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cyber-grape)
- [Behr Svelte](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-svelte)
- [Behr Lover'S Knot](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lovers-knot)
- [Benjamin Moore Angelina](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-angelina-1376)
- [Sherwin Williams Queenly](https://plan-home.com/color/queenly-sw-6977)
- [Sherwin Williams Free Spirit](https://plan-home.com/color/free-spirit-sw-6973)
- [Behr Cherished](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cherished)
- [Benjamin Moore Hydrangea](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hydrangea-1390)
- [Benjamin Moore Lavender Lipstick](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lavender-lipstick-2072-50)
- [Behr Heart To Heart](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-heart-to-heart)
- [Behr Purple Gladiola](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-purple-gladiola)
- [Sherwin Williams Berry Frappé](https://plan-home.com/color/berry-frappe-sw-9068)
- [Sherwin Williams Magical](https://plan-home.com/color/magical-sw-6829)
- [Benjamin Moore Caribbean Sunset](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-caribbean-sunset-1377)
- [Benjamin Moore Luscious](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-luscious-1369)
- [Behr Bff](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bff)
- [Behr Flower Girl](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-flower-girl)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Spangle](https://plan-home.com/color/spangle-sw-6834)
- [Sherwin Williams Euphoric Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/euphoric-lilac-sw-6835)
- [Sherwin Williams Joyful Lilac](https://plan-home.com/color/joyful-lilac-sw-6972)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Baroness](https://plan-home.com/color/baroness-sw-6837)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Kingston](https://plan-home.com/color/kingston-sw-9677)
- [Sherwin Williams Window Pane](https://plan-home.com/color/window-pane-sw-6210)
- [Sherwin Williams Piedmont](https://plan-home.com/color/piedmont-sw-9657)
- [Sherwin Williams Holly Glen](https://plan-home.com/color/holly-glen-sw-9678)
- [Sherwin Williams Glimmer](https://plan-home.com/color/glimmer-sw-6476)
- [Sherwin Williams Agate Green](https://plan-home.com/color/agate-green-sw-7742)
- [Sherwin Williams Courtyard](https://plan-home.com/color/courtyard-sw-6440)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/purple-paint-colors/sw6836

## 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.