Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Smokey Lilac |
| SKU | PPU26-20 |
| Hex | #9A9DA2 |
| RGB | 154, 157, 162 |
| HSL | 217°, 4%, 62% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | neutral with no strong undertone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Smokey Lilac
Smokey Lilac sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Smokey Lilac 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
17 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
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Smokey 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 #9A9DA2 in HSL space. Pair Smokey 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 Smokey Lilac Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smokey 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 PPU26-20 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smokey Lilac
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Smokey Lilac is Let it Rain (SW 9152) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Let it Rain swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smokey Lilac
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Delray Gray (1614), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Smokey Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Delray Gray swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Smokey Lilac
At Valspar, the closest color to Smokey Lilac is Sleepy Kitten (8006-11D) — very close at ΔE 3.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sleepy Kitten swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smokey Lilac
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is UFO (PPG1011-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Smokey Lilac without repainting risk. See the full UFO swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Smokey Lilac
Glidden's nearest match is Cool Metalwork Grey (50BG 33/025), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Smokey Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Cool Metalwork Grey swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smokey Lilac
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Smokey Lilac is Babbling Brooke (HGSW 3364) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Babbling Brooke swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Smokey Lilac
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Digital Nomad (DEGR70), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Smokey Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Digital Nomad swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Smokey Lilac
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Smokey Lilac. The nearest is Manor House Gray (NO. 265) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Smokey Lilac
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Smokey Lilac is Overcast Day (0512) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Overcast Day swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Smokey Lilac
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Smokey Lilac is Smoky Tone (0541) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Tone swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Smokey Lilac
At Rodda, the closest color to Smokey Lilac is Harbour Grey (CA195) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harbour Grey swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Smokey Lilac
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Smokey Lilac is Hailstorm (C2-969) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hailstorm swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Smokey Lilac
Clare has no exact twin of Smokey Lilac. The nearest is Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Smokey Lilac
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Smokey Lilac. The nearest is Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS) at ΔE 3.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Smokey Lilac
At Kompozit, the closest color to Smokey Lilac is Smoky Tone (0541) — very close at ΔE 3.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Tone swatch →