Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Hazy Lilac |
| SKU | 2116-40 |
| Hex | #9B8E9C |
| RGB | 155, 142, 156 |
| HSL | 296°, 7%, 58% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Benjamin Moore Hazy Lilac
Hazy Lilac sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its violet 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.
Hazy 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Hazy 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 #9B8E9C in HSL space. Pair Hazy 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 Hazy Lilac Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hazy 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 2116-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hazy Lilac
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Hazy Lilac is Berry Cream (SW 9075) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Cream swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hazy Lilac
Behr's nearest match is Duchess Lilac (PPU16-13), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Hazy Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Duchess Lilac swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hazy Lilac
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Hazy Lilac is Wright Murasaki (FLLW771) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wright Murasaki swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hazy Lilac
Glidden has no exact twin of Hazy Lilac. The nearest is Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoky Grape swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hazy Lilac
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Pouty Purple (345-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Hazy Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Pouty Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hazy Lilac
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Hazy Lilac is Berry Crème (HGSW 2424) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Crème swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hazy Lilac
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Hazy Lilac is Cut Heather (1303). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 32 vs 29). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Cut Heather and you'll get the same color. See the full Cut Heather swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hazy Lilac
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Hazy Lilac is Cut Heather (1303). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). If Kompozit is your counter, order Cut Heather and you'll get the same color. See the full Cut Heather swatch →