Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Wild Lilac |
| SKU | PMD-34 |
| Hex | #B09DA4 |
| RGB | 176, 157, 164 |
| HSL | 338°, 11%, 65% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | magenta / warm |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Wild Lilac
Wild 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 magenta 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.
Wild 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Sherwin-Williams
Kompozit
Diamond Vogel
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
C2 Paint
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Wild 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 #B09DA4 in HSL space. Pair Wild 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 Wild Lilac Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Wild 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 PMD-34 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Wild Lilac
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Wild Lilac is Inspired (AF-595) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Inspired swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wild Lilac
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Wild Lilac is Intuitive (SW 6017) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Intuitive swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Wild Lilac
At Kompozit, the closest color to Wild Lilac is Play Time (1220) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Play Time swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Wild Lilac
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Wild Lilac. The nearest is Hazelnut (DE6032) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hazelnut swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Wild Lilac
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Wild Lilac. The nearest is Gypsy's Gown (1311) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gypsy's Gown swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Wild Lilac
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Wild Lilac. The nearest is Coffee Custard (PPG1047-5) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coffee Custard swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Wild Lilac
Valspar doesn't make a true equivalent of Wild Lilac — the nearest deck color, Crystal Noir (8005-12D), is clearly different (ΔE 6.12). For an exact match, any Valspar retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-34 instead. See the full Crystal Noir swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Wild Lilac
Dutch Boy doesn't make a true equivalent of Wild Lilac — the nearest deck color, Timely Gray (444-3DB), is clearly different (ΔE 6.12). For an exact match, any Dutch Boy retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-34 instead. See the full Timely Gray swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Wild Lilac
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Wild Lilac — the nearest deck color, Trough Grey (BD13), is clearly different (ΔE 7.43). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-34 instead. See the full Trough Grey swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Wild Lilac
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Wild Lilac — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 8.32). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-34 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Wild Lilac
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Wild Lilac — the nearest deck color, Watering Can (JG-135), is clearly different (ΔE 10.31). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-34 instead. See the full Watering Can swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Wild Lilac
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Wild Lilac — the nearest deck color, Manor House Gray (NO. 265), is clearly different (ΔE 12.34). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-34 instead. See the full Manor House Gray swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Wild Lilac
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Wild Lilac — the nearest deck color, Nuevo (BD-NU), is clearly different (ΔE 16). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-34 instead. See the full Nuevo swatch →