Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Lively Lilac |
| SKU | BIC-20 |
| Hex | #8A9FE3 |
| RGB | 138, 159, 227 |
| HSL | 226°, 61%, 72% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Behr Lively Lilac
Lively Lilac sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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.
Lively Lilac is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
5 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 blue from that brand.
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Lively 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 #8A9FE3 in HSL space. Pair Lively 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 Lively Lilac Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lively 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 BIC-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lively Lilac
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Lively Lilac. The nearest is Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mystic Iris swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lively Lilac
At Glidden, the closest color to Lively Lilac is Mystic Iris (PPG1246-5) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mystic Iris swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lively Lilac
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Lively Lilac is Blue Cue (DE5892) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Cue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lively Lilac
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Lively Lilac. The nearest is Bothy Blue (NO. G11) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bothy Blue swatch →