Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Lilac Blossom |
| SKU | 1289 |
| Hex | #9A93A9 |
| RGB | 154, 147, 169 |
| HSL | 259°, 11%, 62% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Purple |
About Hirshfield's Lilac Blossom
Lilac Blossom sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Lilac Blossom 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 at every US brand
20 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all purple from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Lilac Blossom within Hirshfield's'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 #9A93A9 in HSL space. Pair Lilac Blossom 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.
Hirshfield's Lilac Blossom Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lilac Blossom 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 Hirshfield's 1289 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lilac Blossom is Berry Cream (SW 9075) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 33) 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 Lilac Blossom
At Behr, the closest color to Lilac Blossom is Duchess Lilac (PPU16-13) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 33) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Duchess Lilac swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Lilac Blossom. The nearest is Hazy Lilac (2116-40) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hazy Lilac swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
Valspar has no exact twin of Lilac Blossom. The nearest is Fields of Provence (V075-4) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fields of Provence swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Lilac Blossom is Smoky Grape (PPG1174-5) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Grape swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
Glidden's nearest match is Purple Surf (PPG1173-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Lilac Blossom without repainting risk. See the full Purple Surf swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Lilac Blossom. The nearest is Provence (343-4DB) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Provence swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Lilac Blossom is Berry Crème (HGSW 2424) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 33) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Crème swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Lilac Blossom. The nearest is Bay Fog (DE5934) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bay Fog swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Lilac Blossom — the nearest deck color, Times Past (JG-94), is clearly different (ΔE 13.15). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1289 instead. See the full Times Past swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Lilac Blossom — the nearest deck color, Worsted (NO. 284), is clearly different (ΔE 13.55). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1289 instead. See the full Worsted swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Lilac Blossom is Lavender Spectacle (1283) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Spectacle swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Lilac Blossom — the nearest deck color, December Sky (R094), is clearly different (ΔE 12.74). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1289 instead. See the full December Sky swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
C2 Paint's nearest match is African Purple (C2-781), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Lilac Blossom without repainting risk. See the full African Purple swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Lilac Blossom — the nearest deck color, Cosmic Vibes (PNT100-LT-32), is clearly different (ΔE 6.34). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1289 instead. See the full Cosmic Vibes swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Lilac Blossom — the nearest deck color, Twin Peaks (TWIN PEAKS), is clearly different (ΔE 13.03). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1289 instead. See the full Twin Peaks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Lilac Blossom — the nearest deck color, Provence (PROVENCE), is clearly different (ΔE 24.43). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1289 instead. See the full Provence swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Lilac Blossom — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 15.15). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1289 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Lilac Blossom — the nearest deck color, Oat Latte (391446), is clearly different (ΔE 14.88). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Hirshfield's 1289 instead. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Lilac Blossom is Lilac Blossom (1289). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). If Kompozit is your counter, order Lilac Blossom and you'll get the same color. See the full Lilac Blossom swatch →