Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Lilac Pink |
| SKU | 2074-40 |
| Hex | #C280B4 |
| RGB | 194, 128, 180 |
| HSL | 313°, 35%, 63% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Benjamin Moore Lilac Pink
Lilac Pink sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Lilac Pink 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
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Lilac Pink 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 #C280B4 in HSL space. Pair Lilac Pink 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 Lilac Pink Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lilac Pink 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 2074-40 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lilac Pink
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lilac Pink is Drama Violet (SW 6978) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drama Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lilac Pink
At Behr, the closest color to Lilac Pink is Joie De Vivre (MQ4-60) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Joie De Vivre swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lilac Pink
At Valspar, the closest color to Lilac Pink is Dragonflies (V002-2) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28.1 vs 32) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dragonflies swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lilac Pink
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Lilac Pink is Daphne Rose (PPG1252-6). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Daphne Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Daphne Rose swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lilac Pink
Glidden's nearest match is Daphne Rose (PPG1252-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Lilac Pink without repainting risk. See the full Daphne Rose swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lilac Pink
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Lilac Pink. The nearest is Brisked Berry (146-5DB) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brisked Berry swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lilac Pink
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Lilac Pink is Lavender Sweater (DE5998) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 32) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Sweater swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lilac Pink
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Lilac Pink. The nearest is Moonlight Melody (1179) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 26 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moonlight Melody swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lilac Pink
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Lilac Pink. The nearest is Lavender Quartz (1170) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lavender Quartz swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lilac Pink
Kompozit has no exact twin of Lilac Pink. The nearest is Lavender Quartz (1170) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lavender Quartz swatch →