Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Timeless Lilac |
| SKU | PPG1169-4 |
| Hex | #AFB2C4 |
| RGB | 175, 178, 196 |
| HSL | 231°, 15%, 73% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About PPG / Glidden Timeless Lilac
Timeless Lilac sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Timeless Lilac 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
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 blue from that brand.
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 Timeless Lilac 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 #AFB2C4 in HSL space. Pair Timeless Lilac 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 Timeless Lilac Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Timeless Lilac 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 PPG1169-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Timeless Lilac
Behr has no exact twin of Timeless Lilac. The nearest is Ballroom Blue (PPU15-14) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ballroom Blue swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Timeless Lilac
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Timeless Lilac is Blue Viola (1424) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blue Viola swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Timeless Lilac
Valspar has no exact twin of Timeless Lilac. The nearest is Blue Echo (V111-3) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44.7 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blue Echo swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Timeless Lilac
The closest Glidden equivalent of Timeless Lilac is Timeless Lilac (PPG1169-4). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If Glidden is your counter, order Timeless Lilac and you'll get the same color. See the full Timeless Lilac swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Timeless Lilac
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Timeless Lilac is Wintered Morn (342-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wintered Morn swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Timeless Lilac
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Timeless Lilac is Spacious Sky (DE5919) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spacious Sky swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Timeless Lilac
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Timeless Lilac. The nearest is Buffed Plum (1317) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Buffed Plum swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Timeless Lilac
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Timeless Lilac. The nearest is Violet Crush (1288) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violet Crush swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Timeless Lilac
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Timeless Lilac. The nearest is Bella Donna (C2-782) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Timeless Lilac
Kompozit has no exact twin of Timeless Lilac. The nearest is Violet Crush (1288) at ΔE 4.26 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Violet Crush swatch →