Novel Lilac
SW 6836 · Sherwin-Williams
PurpleView Novel Lilac SW 6836 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#C2A4C2
LRV
42
Family
Purple
SW 6836
Color profile
Light value
42 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Cool cool, pink lean
Family
Purple Also reads pink
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 42, Novel Lilac is a medium purple that reflects a moderate amount of light. Novel Lilac carries a cool undertone. It sits between purple and pink. Sherwin-Williams files Novel Lilac under Purple.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 42 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Novel LilacThis colorNovel LilacSherwin-Williams · SW 6836
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Tap any color to compareNovel Lilac vs Free Spirit
42LRV49
#C2A4C2Hex#CAB2D2
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Novel Lilac vs Berry Frappé
42LRV39
#C2A4C2Hex#B3A1C6
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Novel Lilac vs Magical
42LRV46
#C2A4C2Hex#C0AFD0
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Novel Lilac vs Obi Lilac
42LRV39
#C2A4C2Hex#B0A3B6
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Novel Lilac vs Forever Lilac
42LRV40
#C2A4C2Hex#AFA5C7
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Novel Lilac vs Rosebay
42LRV39
#C2A4C2Hex#CB9AAD
PurpleFamilyPink
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, red lean
Novel Lilac vs Wisteria
42LRV48
#C2A4C2Hex#BDB4D4
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, violet lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareNovel Lilac vs Purple Easter Egg
42LRV46
#C2A4C2Hex#CCACCA
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Purple Easter Egg is very close match · 4 points lighter compared with Novel Lilac.
Novel Lilac vs Meadow Thistle
42LRV43
#C2A4C2Hex#C2A6CC
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Meadow Thistle is close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Novel Lilac.
Novel Lilac vs Cyber Grape
42LRV42
#C2A4C2Hex#BBA7C7
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Cyber Grape is close match · leans greener compared with Novel Lilac.
Novel Lilac vs Windsor Purple
42LRV48
#C2A4C2Hex#C9AFD0
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Windsor Purple is close match · 6 points lighter · cooler compared with Novel Lilac.
Novel Lilac vs Svelte
42LRV40
#C2A4C2Hex#B8A3BB
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Svelte is close match · 2 points darker · leans greener compared with Novel Lilac.
Novel Lilac vs Plink
42LRV44
#C2A4C2Hex#CAA6CF
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Plink is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Novel Lilac.
Novel Lilac vs Angelina
42LRV47
#C2A4C2Hex#CCAEC5
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Angelina is close match · 5 points lighter · warmer compared with Novel Lilac.
Novel Lilac vs Lavish Lavender
42LRV46
#C2A4C2Hex#C2AEC3
PurpleFamilyPurple
cool, pink leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Lavish Lavender is close match · 4 points lighter · leans greener compared with Novel Lilac.
The full strip
Light to dark · hover to open a colorNovel Lilac, answered
What is the LRV of Novel Lilac?
Novel Lilac (SW 6836) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 42, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Novel Lilac a warm or cool color?
Novel Lilac has a cool undertone (cool, pink lean).
Can Novel Lilac be used outside?
Yes, Novel Lilac is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Novel Lilac from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Novel Lilac is Purple Easter Egg (2073-50) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · 4 points lighter.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6836
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