Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Duchess Lilac |
| SKU | PPU16-13 |
| Hex | #9A909E |
| RGB | 154, 144, 158 |
| HSL | 283°, 7%, 59% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Duchess Lilac
Duchess Lilac sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Duchess 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
11 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
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Duchess 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 #9A909E in HSL space. Pair Duchess 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 Duchess Lilac Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Duchess 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 PPU16-13 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Duchess Lilac
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Duchess Lilac. The nearest is Berry Cream (SW 9075) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Cream swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Duchess Lilac
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Hazy Lilac (2116-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Duchess Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Hazy Lilac swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Duchess Lilac
At Valspar, the closest color to Duchess Lilac is Romantic Holiday (V076-4) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31.4 vs 29) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Romantic Holiday swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Duchess Lilac
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Duchess Lilac is Wright Murasaki (FLLW771) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wright Murasaki swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Duchess Lilac
Glidden has no exact twin of Duchess Lilac. The nearest is Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Grape swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Duchess Lilac
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Duchess Lilac is Pouty Purple (345-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pouty Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Duchess Lilac
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Duchess Lilac. The nearest is Berry Crème (HGSW 2424) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Crème swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Duchess Lilac
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Duchess Lilac is Cut Heather (1303) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cut Heather swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Duchess Lilac
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Cut Heather (1303), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Duchess Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Cut Heather swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Duchess Lilac
Kompozit's nearest match is Cut Heather (1303), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Duchess Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Cut Heather swatch →