What Colors Make Lilac? Paint Mixing Chart & Exact Tube Ratios
To mix lilac paint, combine 6 parts Titanium White + 2 parts Quinacridone Magenta + 1 part Ultramarine Blue. Adjust lightness slowly with Titanium White or
Primary Paint Formula for Lilac
To mix lilac paint, combine 6 parts Titanium White + 2 parts Quinacridone Magenta + 1 part Ultramarine Blue. Adjust lightness slowly with Titanium White or deepen shadows using Burnt Umber / Ultramarine Blue instead of plain black.
3 Studio Shade Recipes
- Classic Studio Lilac (#9163B1): 6 parts Titanium White + 2 parts Quinacridone Magenta + 1 part Ultramarine Blue
- Soft Tinted Lilac (#986BB7): 6 parts Titanium White + 2 parts Quinacridone Magenta + 1 part Ultramarine Blue + 3 parts Titanium White
- Muted Earthy Lilac (#8B5E7D): 6 parts Titanium White + 2 parts Quinacridone Magenta + 1 part Ultramarine Blue + 1 part Burnt Umber
Artist Mixing Tips
- Always mix darker pigments into lighter pigments a tiny brush-tip at a time when making lilac.
- Acrylic paint dries 5–10% darker than wet paint on the palette — test a small swatch first.
Active Color Swatches & Shades
- #D8B4FE — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #9163B1 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #986BB7 — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale
- #8B5E7D — HEX, RGB, HSL & Shade Scale