Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Luxe Lilac |
| SKU | N560-3 |
| Hex | #A4ABCE |
| RGB | 164, 171, 206 |
| HSL | 230°, 30%, 73% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Behr Luxe Lilac
Luxe Lilac sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Luxe 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
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Luxe 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 #A4ABCE in HSL space. Pair Luxe 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 Luxe Lilac Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Luxe 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 N560-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Luxe Lilac
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Indulgent (SW 6969), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Luxe Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Indulgent swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Luxe Lilac
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Luxe Lilac is Freesia (1432) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Freesia swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Luxe Lilac
Valspar's nearest match is Safe Haven (V037-2), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42.5 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Luxe Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Safe Haven swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Luxe Lilac
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Luxe Lilac is Lovely Lilac (PPG1167-4) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lovely Lilac swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Luxe Lilac
At Glidden, the closest color to Luxe Lilac is Lovely Lilac (PPG1167-4) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lovely Lilac swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Luxe Lilac
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Luxe Lilac is Lite Periwinkle (141-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lite Periwinkle swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Luxe Lilac
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Luxe Lilac is Gentry Violet (HGSW 1404) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gentry Violet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Luxe Lilac
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Luxe Lilac. The nearest is Sapphire Fog (DE5899) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 13 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sapphire Fog swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Luxe Lilac
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Luxe Lilac is Childish Wonder (1261) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Childish Wonder swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Luxe Lilac
At Kompozit, the closest color to Luxe Lilac is Childish Wonder (1261) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Childish Wonder swatch →