Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | California Lilac |
| SKU | 2068-40 |
| Hex | #7F84BE |
| RGB | 127, 132, 190 |
| HSL | 235°, 33%, 62% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Benjamin Moore California Lilac
California Lilac sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
California 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
10 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to California Lilac within Benjamin Moore'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 #7F84BE in HSL space. Pair California 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.
Benjamin Moore California Lilac Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching California 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 Benjamin Moore 2068-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of California Lilac
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to California Lilac is Venture Violet (SW 6970) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Venture Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of California Lilac
Behr's nearest match is Live Jazz (S570-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for California Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Live Jazz swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of California Lilac
The closest Valspar equivalent of California Lilac is Plush (8001-47E). At ΔE 0.58 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27). If Valspar is your counter, order Plush and you'll get the same color. See the full Plush swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of California Lilac
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Magical Moment (PPG17-06), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for California Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Magical Moment swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of California Lilac
Glidden's nearest match is Magical Moment (PPG17-06), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for California Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Magical Moment swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of California Lilac
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of California Lilac. The nearest is Beautified Blue (141-5DB) at ΔE 4.34 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Beautified Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of California Lilac
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to California Lilac is Twilight Twinkle (DE5907) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 27) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twilight Twinkle swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of California Lilac
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of California Lilac. The nearest is Regal Azure (1277) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 21 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Regal Azure swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of California Lilac
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of California Lilac. The nearest is Mood Mode (1269) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mood Mode swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of California Lilac
Kompozit has no exact twin of California Lilac. The nearest is Mood Mode (1269) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mood Mode swatch →