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Kompozit Lilac Blossom1289 · #9A93A9 · LRV 31

Lilac Blossom reads as a cool blue tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Kompozit 1289 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

KOMPOZIT LILAC BLOSSOM
RGB 154, 147, 169LRV 31

Color spec

BrandKompozit
NameLilac Blossom
SKU1289
Hex#9A93A9
RGB154, 147, 169
HSL259°, 11%, 62%
LRV31
Undertonecool blue tone
FamilyPurple
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About Kompozit Lilac Blossom

Lilac Blossom sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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 by brand

12 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.31
All purple at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9075 · #9A8CA2 · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 28
SW 6549 · #A29BAA · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 34

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.48
All purple at Behr →
PPU16-13 · #9A909E · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 29

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.15
All purple at Benjamin Moore →
2116-40 · #9B8E9C · ΔE 4.15 · LRV 29

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.18
All purple at Valspar →
V075-4 · #A391A7 · ΔE 4.18 · LRV 31
8003-48D · #8E91AB · ΔE 4.58 · LRV 29

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.52
All purple at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1173-5 · #9C96A9 · ΔE 1.52 · LRV 32
PPG1174-5 · #9C90A6 · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 30
FLLW771 · #9B8C9F · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 28
PPG1171-5 · #9090A2 · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 28

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.05
All purple at Glidden →
PPG1173-5 · #9B95A9 · ΔE 1.05 · LRV 31
PPG1174-5 · #9B8FA6 · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 29
50RB 32/114 · #A493A9 · ΔE 3.88 · LRV 32

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.63
All purple at Dutch Boy →
243-4DB · #9192A8 · ΔE 3.63 · LRV 29
343-4DB · #9494A5 · ΔE 3.92 · LRV 30
345-4DB · #9F90A0 · ΔE 3.93 · LRV 30
HGSW 2424 · #9A8CA2 · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 28
HGSW 9075 · #9A8CA2 · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 28
HGSW 2415 · #A29BAA · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 34
HGSW 6549 · #A29BAA · ΔE 3.68 · LRV 34

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.76
All purple at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5934 · #9899B0 · ΔE 3.76 · LRV 30
DE5927 · #9497B3 · ΔE 4.62 · LRV 30

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.44
All purple at Diamond Vogel →
1289 · #9F97AC · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 32
1283 · #9A97B0 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 32
1303 · #A395A2 · ΔE 4.56 · LRV 32

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0
All purple at Hirshfield's →
1289 · #9A93A9 · ΔE 0 · LRV 33
1283 · #9392AD · ΔE 3.05 · LRV 32
1303 · #9E909E · ΔE 4.2 · LRV 32

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.95
All purple at C2 Paint →
C2-781 · #9E98AB · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 33

Similar Kompozit colors

closest in the Kompozit deck

The nearest shades to Lilac Blossom within Kompozit's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

1283 · LRV 30
1303 · LRV 30
1318 · LRV 33
1311 · LRV 33
0512 · LRV 31
1199 · LRV 32

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.

COMPLEMENTARY
#9A93A9 + #A2A993
TRIADIC
#9A93A9 · #A99A93 · #93A99A
ANALOGOUS
#9397A9 · #9A93A9 · #A593A9

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.95:1fail
Sample text on black
7.12:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Kompozit 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 Kompozit 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 31) 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 31) 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 31). 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). 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 31) 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 sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bay Fog 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 31) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lavender Spectacle swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lilac Blossom

The closest Hirshfield's 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 lighter (LRV 33 vs 31). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Lilac Blossom and you'll get the same color. See the full Lilac Blossom 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 runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 31) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Lilac Blossom without repainting risk. See the full African Purple swatch →

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