Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Lilac Bloom |
| SKU | ICC-98 |
| Hex | #AFABB8 |
| RGB | 175, 171, 184 |
| HSL | 258°, 8%, 70% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| 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 by brand
12 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 gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
Portola Paints
Kompozit
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.
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Lilac Bloom
Glidden's nearest match is Soft Dusty Violet (10RB 42/072), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Lilac Bloom without repainting risk. See the full Soft Dusty Violet swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lilac Bloom
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Lilac Bloom. The nearest is One Fine Day (HGSW 3405) at ΔE 4.02 — 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 One Fine Day 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lilac Bloom
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Lilac Bloom is Buffed Plum (1317) — very close at ΔE 3.12, 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Lilac Bloom
At Rodda, the closest color to Lilac Bloom is Wild and Free (R104) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wild and Free 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 →