Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Lilac Time |
| SKU | PPG1168-4 |
| Hex | #A5AABF |
| RGB | 165, 170, 191 |
| HSL | 228°, 17%, 70% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About PPG / Glidden Lilac Time
Lilac Time sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue 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 Time is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
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 blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Lilac Time within PPG / Glidden'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 #A5AABF in HSL space. Pair Lilac Time 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.
PPG / Glidden Lilac Time Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Lilac Time 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1168-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Lilac Time
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Lilac Time. The nearest is Modern Lavender (SW 9688) at ΔE 4.93 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Modern Lavender swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Lilac Time
The closest Behr equivalent of Lilac Time is Upscale (MQ5-13). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41). If Behr is your counter, order Upscale and you'll get the same color. See the full Upscale swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Lilac Time
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Lilac Time is Central Mauve (1412) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Central Mauve swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Lilac Time
Valspar's nearest match is Bonnie Blue (8003-47C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Lilac Time without repainting risk. See the full Bonnie Blue swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lilac Time
Glidden's nearest match is Lilac Time (30RB 59/088), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 59 vs 41) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Lilac Time without repainting risk. See the full Lilac Time swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lilac Time
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Lilac Time. The nearest is Butterfly Bush (1282) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Butterfly Bush swatch →