Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Novel Lilac |
| SKU | SW 6836 |
| Hex | #C2A4C2 |
| RGB | 194, 164, 194 |
| HSL | 300°, 20%, 70% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Sherwin-Williams Novel Lilac
Novel Lilac sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Novel Lilac 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
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 purple from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Novel Lilac within Sherwin-Williams'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 #C2A4C2 in HSL space. Pair Novel 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.
Sherwin-Williams Novel Lilac Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Novel 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6836 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Novel Lilac
Behr has no exact twin of Novel Lilac. The nearest is Rose Bisque (140E-3) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rose Bisque swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Novel Lilac
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Novel Lilac. The nearest is Lavender Lipstick (2072-50) at ΔE 4.28 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lavender Lipstick swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Novel Lilac
At Valspar, the closest color to Novel Lilac is Meadow Thistle (V038-3) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43.2 vs 42) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Meadow Thistle swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Novel Lilac
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Novel Lilac. The nearest is Lavish Lavender (PPG1177-4) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lavish Lavender swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Novel Lilac
At Glidden, the closest color to Novel Lilac is Light French Lilac (50RB 39/138) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light French Lilac swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Novel Lilac
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Novel Lilac. The nearest is Plum-med Peony (346-4DB) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Plum-med Peony swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Novel Lilac
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Novel Lilac is Purple Regalia (HGSW 1435). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Purple Regalia and you'll get the same color. See the full Purple Regalia swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Novel Lilac
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Novel Lilac. The nearest is Prize Winning Orchid (DE6004) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Prize Winning Orchid swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Novel Lilac
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Novel Lilac. The nearest is Velour (1225) at ΔE 4.03 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Velour swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Novel Lilac
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Novel Lilac. The nearest is Velour (1225) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Velour swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Novel Lilac
Kompozit has no exact twin of Novel Lilac. The nearest is Velour (1225) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Velour swatch →