Dark Lilac
2070-30 · #544D6D · LRV 10 — cool blue tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Nocturne Shade5
- 2Dark Lilac10
- 3Blue Nova17
- 4Gothic Purple24
What Color Is Dark Lilac, Really?
Dark Lilac reads as a cool blue tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2070-30 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Dark Lilac
Dark Lilac works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.
How Lighting Changes Dark Lilac
With an LRV of 10, Dark Lilac is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Dark Lilac are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2070-30 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Harajuku GirlT11-12 · Behr | 2.0 | 8 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Velvet Beret1001-3A · Valspar | 4.6 | 7.7 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Magic SpellPPG1173-7 · PPG / Glidden | 3.0 | 8 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Magic SpellPPG1173-7 · Glidden | 3.4 | 8 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Pleasing Purple344-6DB · Dutch Boy | 3.7 | 9 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Exotic EveningDE5951 · Dunn-Edwards | 1.7 | 9 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Dark 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.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #544D6D in HSL space. Pair Dark Lilac with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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