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Benjamin Moore California Lilac

2068-40 · #8085BF · LRV 25.1

Compare with other brands: Valspar Plush is a 97% match

California Lilac (2068-40) is a dark blue from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 25.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Plush (97% match).

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LRV

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 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.

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

Valspar: Plush (8001-47E), 97%; Behr: Carriage Ride (P550-5), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Twilight Twinkle (DE5907), 92%; Glidden: Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6), 90%; PPG: Violets Are Blue (PPG1246-6), 89%; Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (SW 6817), 81%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gentian (HGSW6817), 81%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 66%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.