Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Dark Lilac |
| SKU | 100F-4 |
| Hex | #B5A8BD |
| RGB | 181, 168, 189 |
| HSL | 277°, 14%, 70% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Dark Lilac
Dark Lilac sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its violet undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Dark Lilac is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
Closest matches by brand
10 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Dark Lilac within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B5A8BD in HSL space. Pair Dark Lilac with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Dark Lilac Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dark Lilac from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr 100F-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dark Lilac
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Obi Lilac (SW 6556), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Dark Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Obi Lilac swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dark Lilac
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Dark Lilac. The nearest is Spring Violet (2117-50) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spring Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dark Lilac
At Valspar, the closest color to Dark Lilac is Midsummer Twilight (4001-3C) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.5 vs 42) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Midsummer Twilight swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dark Lilac
At Glidden, the closest color to Dark Lilac is Lilac Lattice (30RB 40/150) — very close at ΔE 2.82, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lilac Lattice swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dark Lilac
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Voila! (245-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Dark Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Voila! swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dark Lilac
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Wisteria Tree (HGSW 2425), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Dark Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Wisteria Tree swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dark Lilac
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Dark Lilac. The nearest is Pansy Posie (1212) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pansy Posie swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dark Lilac
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Dark Lilac is Velour (1225) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Velour swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dark Lilac
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dark Lilac is Velour (1225) — very close at ΔE 2.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Velour swatch →