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Benjamin Moore Dark Lilac
2070-30 · #554E6E · LRV ~8.5
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Exotic Evening (~95% proximity)Dark Lilac (2070-30) is a deep purple from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 8.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Exotic Evening (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Dark Lilac in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
8.5 · Very dark
Temperature
Cool
Code
2070-30
HEX
#554E6E
RGB
85, 78, 110
HSL
253°, 17%, 37%
Family
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Dark Lilac FAQ
What is the LRV of Dark Lilac?
Dark Lilac has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Dark Lilac in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Exotic Evening (DE5951), ~95% proximity; PPG: Royal Indigo (PPG1174-7), ~90% proximity; Valspar: Purple Valley (1001-5A), ~90% proximity; Glidden: Royal Hyacinth (PPG1169-7), ~90% proximity; Behr: Paparazzi (M570-7), ~90% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Plummy (SW 6558), ~87% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Purple Passage (HGSW6551), ~84% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), ~72% 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 Dark Lilac?
The HEX code of Dark Lilac (2070-30) is #554E6E, RGB 85, 78, 110. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.