Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Lavender Lipstick |
| SKU | 2072-50 |
| Hex | #BDABC2 |
| RGB | 189, 171, 194 |
| HSL | 287°, 16%, 72% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Benjamin Moore Lavender Lipstick
Lavender Lipstick sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Lavender Lipstick 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
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 purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Lavender Lipstick 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 #BDABC2 in HSL space. Pair Lavender Lipstick 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 Lavender Lipstick Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lavender Lipstick 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 2072-50 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lavender Lipstick
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Lavender Lipstick. The nearest is Novel Lilac (SW 6836) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Novel Lilac swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lavender Lipstick
At Behr, the closest color to Lavender Lipstick is Midsummer Dream (690F-4) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Midsummer Dream swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lavender Lipstick
The closest Valspar equivalent of Lavender Lipstick is Really Romantic (V075-3). At ΔE 0.35 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Valspar is your counter, order Really Romantic and you'll get the same color. See the full Really Romantic swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lavender Lipstick
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Lavender Lipstick without repainting risk. See the full Lavish Lavender swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lavender Lipstick
The closest Glidden equivalent of Lavender Lipstick is Northern Light Purple (50RB 45/122). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). If Glidden is your counter, order Northern Light Purple and you'll get the same color. See the full Northern Light Purple swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lavender Lipstick
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Lavender Lipstick. The nearest is Plum-med Peony (346-4DB) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plum-med Peony swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lavender Lipstick
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Lavender Lipstick. The nearest is Purple Regalia (HGSW 1435) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Regalia swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lavender Lipstick
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Lavender Lipstick is Velour (1225). At ΔE 0.34 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Velour and you'll get the same color. See the full Velour swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lavender Lipstick
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Heather Feather (1198), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Lavender Lipstick without repainting risk. See the full Heather Feather swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lavender Lipstick
Kompozit's nearest match is Heather Feather (1198), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Lavender Lipstick without repainting risk. See the full Heather Feather swatch →