Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Lilac Bloom |
| SKU | ICC-98 |
| Hex | #AFABB8 |
| RGB | 175, 171, 184 |
| HSL | 258°, 8%, 70% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Lilac Bloom
Lilac Bloom 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.
Lilac Bloom is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Magnolia Home
Dunn-Edwards
Clare
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Lilac Bloom 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 #AFABB8 in HSL space. Pair Lilac Bloom 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 Lilac Bloom Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lilac Bloom 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 ICC-98 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lilac Bloom
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Lilac Bloom is Spring Violet (2117-50). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Spring Violet and you'll get the same color. See the full Spring Violet swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lilac Bloom
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Lilac Bloom is Buffed Plum (1317) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buffed Plum swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lilac Bloom
At Kompozit, the closest color to Lilac Bloom is Buffed Plum (1317) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buffed Plum swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lilac Bloom
At Valspar, the closest color to Lilac Bloom is Midsummer Twilight (4001-3C) — very close at ΔE 3.44, 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 →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lilac Bloom
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Lilac Bloom. The nearest is Modern Lavender (SW 9688) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Modern Lavender swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Lilac Bloom
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Lilac Bloom — the nearest deck color, Vintage Collection (JG-99), is clearly different (ΔE 5.71). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-98 instead. See the full Vintage Collection swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lilac Bloom
PPG / Glidden doesn't make a true equivalent of Lilac Bloom — the nearest deck color, Gosling Gray (PPG0993-3), is clearly different (ΔE 5.88). For an exact match, any PPG / Glidden retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-98 instead. See the full Gosling Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lilac Bloom
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Lilac Bloom — the nearest deck color, Industrial Age (DET618), is clearly different (ΔE 6.88). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-98 instead. See the full Industrial Age swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lilac Bloom
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Lilac Bloom — the nearest deck color, Payphone (434-3DB), is clearly different (ΔE 8.48). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-98 instead. See the full Payphone swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lilac Bloom
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Lilac Bloom — the nearest deck color, Dove Tale (NO. 267), is clearly different (ΔE 9.45). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-98 instead. See the full Dove Tale swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lilac Bloom
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Lilac Bloom — the nearest deck color, Argyle (C2-751), is clearly different (ΔE 10.27). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-98 instead. See the full Argyle swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Lilac Bloom
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Lilac Bloom — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 11.58). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-98 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Lilac Bloom
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Lilac Bloom — the nearest deck color, Make Waves (PNT100-MD-43), is clearly different (ΔE 15.88). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr ICC-98 instead. See the full Make Waves swatch →