ColorplanBenjamin Moore Hazy Lilac (2116-40) is a deep purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 29. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ash Violet (SW 6549) and Farrow & Ball Brassica (No.271). For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 28.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9B8E9C |
| RGB | 155, 142, 156 |
| HSL | 296°, 7%, 58% |
About Hazy Lilac
Hazy Lilac (2116-40) is a deep purple from Benjamin Moore with a violet undertone. With an LRV of 29, Hazy Lilac absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Hazy Lilac read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Amorous (AF-600), it's lighter.
How Hazy Lilac changes with the light
Hazy Lilac has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Hazy Lilac has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Hazy Lilac will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Hazy Lilac close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Hazy Lilac looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Hazy Lilac in real homes
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Hazy Lilac equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.6
Also close: Dressy Rose (ΔE 10.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.9
Also close: Sulking Room Pink (ΔE 10.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.1
Also close: Dark Pewter (ΔE 11.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Hazy Lilac questions
What undertone does Hazy Lilac have?
Hazy Lilac has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Hazy Lilac read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Hazy Lilac a light or dark color?
Hazy Lilac has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 28.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 29, Hazy Lilac absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Hazy Lilac in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (close, ΔE 4.6); Farrow & Ball: Brassica No.271 (close, ΔE 4.9); Behr: Anonymous 780F-5 (closest available, ΔE 11.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hazy Lilac?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Hazy Lilac's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Hazy Lilac work best?
Hazy Lilac works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 29, Hazy Lilac absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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