Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Lily Of The Nile |
| SKU | PPU16-05 |
| Hex | #9191BC |
| RGB | 145, 145, 188 |
| HSL | 240°, 24%, 65% |
| LRV | 30 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Lily Of The Nile
Lily Of The Nile sits in the mid-range at LRV 30, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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.
Lily Of The Nile 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
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Lily Of The Nile 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 #9191BC in HSL space. Pair Lily Of The Nile 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 Lily Of The Nile Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lily Of The Nile 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 PPU16-05 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lily Of The Nile
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lily Of The Nile is Brave Purple (SW 6823) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Brave Purple swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lily Of The Nile
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Lily Of The Nile is Violet Stone (2069-40) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Stone swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lily Of The Nile
Valspar has no exact twin of Lily Of The Nile. The nearest is House of Owen (8003-47D) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full House of Owen swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lily Of The Nile
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Lily Of The Nile is Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Lavender swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lily Of The Nile
Glidden's nearest match is Dewy Iris (90BB 31/208), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Lily Of The Nile without repainting risk. See the full Dewy Iris swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lily Of The Nile
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Lily Of The Nile is Purple Dreams (142-5DB). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Purple Dreams and you'll get the same color. See the full Purple Dreams swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lily Of The Nile
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lily Of The Nile is Serenade (HGSW 1413) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Serenade swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lily Of The Nile
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Lily Of The Nile. The nearest is Charcoal Dust (DE5927) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charcoal Dust swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lily Of The Nile
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Velvet Crest (1248), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 30) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Lily Of The Nile without repainting risk. See the full Velvet Crest swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lily Of The Nile
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Lily Of The Nile is Velvet Crest (1248). At ΔE 0.34 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 30). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Velvet Crest and you'll get the same color. See the full Velvet Crest swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lily Of The Nile
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Lily Of The Nile is Velvet Crest (1248). At ΔE 0.34 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 30). If Kompozit is your counter, order Velvet Crest and you'll get the same color. See the full Velvet Crest swatch →