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Benjamin Moore French Lilac (1403) Paint Color


Color Name: French Lilac (1403)
Hex Color Code: #C7C3D9
RGB Color Code: RGB(199, 195, 217)
CMYK Values*: 8.3%, 10.1%, 0.0%, 14.9%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About French Lilac (1403) color - its meaning and example


What color is French Lilac (1403)?

French Lilac (1403) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for French Lilac (1403) is #C7C3D9, and the RGB color code is RGB(199, 195, 217).

In the RGB color model, French Lilac (1403) has a red value of 199, a green value of 195, and a blue value of 217. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 8.3% cyan, 10.1% magenta, 0.0% yellow, and 14.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 250.9° (degrees), 22.4 % saturation, and 80.8 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, French Lilac (1403) has a hue of 250.9° (degrees), 10.1 % saturation and 85.1 % brightness/value.


French Lilac (1403) is cool or warm?

The color French Lilac (1403) is a cool color.


What is the LRV of French Lilac (1403)?

French Lilac (1403) has an LRV of nearly 56. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

French Lilac (1403)

Light Color


Compare LRV 56 of French Lilac (1403) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 56 puts Benjamin Moore French Lilac (1403) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


French Lilac (1403) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(199, 195, 217)
Red
199 (78.0%)
Green
195 (76.5%)
Blue
217 (85.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
8.29%
Magenta
10.14%
Yellow
0.00%
Key
14.90%

HSL

HSL(250.91deg, 22.4 %, 80.8 %)

Hue
250.91°
Saturation
22.45 %.
Lightness
80.78 %.

RYB

RYB(21, 33, 43)
Red
21 (8.3%)
Yellow
33 (12.9%)
Blue
43 (16.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
250.91°
Saturation
10.14 %.
Brightness / Value
85.10 %.

HWB

H: 250.91°

W: 76.47 %

B: 14.90 %

XYZ

X : 55.59

Y : 56.18

Z : 73.56

YXY

Y1 : 56.18

X : 0.3

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 21.96%

M : 23.53%

Y : 14.90%


LRV

~ 56.2 %

Munsell Color System

7.5PB 8.0/2

CIE-Lab

L : 79.72

A : 5.57

B : -10.46

CIE-Lch

L : 79.72

C : 11.85

H : 298.04

CIE-Luv

L : 79.72

U : 0.91

V : -17.07

Hunter-Lab

L : 74.95

A : 1.22

B : -5.72






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to French Lilac (1403) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the colors similar to French Lilac (1403) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



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Languid Lavender
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ΔE - 6.51 (93.5% similar)
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ΔE - 7.53 (92.5% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


French Lilac (1403) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of French Lilac (1403) to RAL Design


#C6C3D6
RAL 300 80 10 - Pale Violet
ΔE - 1.25 (98.8% similar)
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RAL 300 80 15 - Ice Mauve
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)
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RAL 290 80 15 - Pale Lilac
ΔE - 2.26 (97.7% similar)
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RAL 310 80 10 - Powder Viola
ΔE - 2.69 (97.3% similar)


Pantone PMS


French Lilac (1403) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of French Lilac (1403) to Pantone PMS


#C6BCD0
PANTONE 665 C
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
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PANTONE 9363 C
ΔE - 3.05 (97.0% similar)
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PANTONE 5305 C
ΔE - 3.36 (96.6% similar)
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PANTONE 9361 C
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


French Lilac (1403) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of French Lilac (1403) to Pantone TCX




British Standard 4800


French Lilac (1403) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of French Lilac (1403) to British Standard 4800


#B0B3D4
BS 22-D-41 - Violet
ΔE - 6.25 (93.8% similar)
#C4C3C9
BS 22-B-19 - Soft Bleu
ΔE - 7.07 (92.9% similar)





Paint similar to French Lilac (1403) (Paint - Benjamin Moore)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to French Lilac (1403) (Paint - Benjamin Moore). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


French Lilac (1403) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of French Lilac (1403) to Benjamin Moore


#C7C3D9
French Lilac (1403)
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#C3C2D0
North Cascades (1411)
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)
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Lavender Mist (2070-60)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
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Grape Ice (1395)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Sherwin Williams


French Lilac (1403) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of French Lilac (1403) to Sherwin Williams


#D1CBDF
Potentially Purple (SW 6821)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
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Rhapsody Lilac (SW 6828)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
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Enchant (SW 6555)
ΔE - 4.76 (95.2% similar)
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Wisteria (SW 6822)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


Behr


French Lilac (1403) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of French Lilac (1403) to Behr


#C1C2D7
Foxglove (M550-3)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
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ΔE - 3.69 (96.3% similar)
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ΔE - 3.84 (96.2% similar)





PPG Paints


French Lilac (1403) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of French Lilac (1403) to PPG Paints


#BEB8CD
Wild Lilac (PPG1175-4)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
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Lilac Breeze (PPG1248-4)
ΔE - 3.54 (96.5% similar)
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Purple Dragon (PPG1247-4)
ΔE - 3.62 (96.4% similar)
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Silverberry (PPG1173-4)
ΔE - 3.88 (96.1% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


French Lilac (1403) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of French Lilac (1403) to Dunn-Edwards


#BFB9D5
Playful Purple (DE 5947)
ΔE - 3.32 (96.7% similar)
#B8B8CB
Winter Dusk (DE 5933)
ΔE - 3.81 (96.2% similar)
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Violet Crush (DE 5946)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#B5B6CE
Madder Blue (DE 5926)
ΔE - 4.22 (95.8% similar)


Valspar


French Lilac (1403) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of French Lilac (1403) to Valspar


#D6D0E8
Will o' the Wisp (8001-48B)
ΔE - 3.47 (96.5% similar)
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A Stitch in Time (8003-48B)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#D5CCDC
Purpling Dawn (1001-6B)
ΔE - 3.80 (96.2% similar)
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Lavender Escape (4002-7B)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Benjamin Moore French Lilac (1403) - #C7C3D9 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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