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Benjamin Moore California Lilac

2068-40 · #8085BF · LRV ~25.1

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Plush (~97% proximity)

California Lilac (2068-40) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 25.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Plush (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to California Lilac in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

25.1 · Dark

Temperature

Cool

Code

2068-40

HEX

#8085BF

RGB

128, 133, 191

HSL

235°, 33%, 63%

Family

Blues

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California Lilac FAQ

What is the LRV of California Lilac?

California Lilac has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 25.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to California Lilac in other brands?

Valspar: Plush (8001-47E), ~97% proximity; Behr: Carriage Ride (P550-5), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Twilight Twinkle (DE5907), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6), ~90% proximity; PPG: Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6), ~89% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (SW 6817), ~81% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (HGSW6817), ~81% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~66% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of California Lilac?

The HEX code of California Lilac (2068-40) is #8085BF, RGB 128, 133, 191. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.