Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Radiant Lilac |
| SKU | SW 74 |
| Hex | #A489A0 |
| RGB | 164, 137, 160 |
| HSL | 309°, 13%, 59% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Sherwin-Williams Radiant Lilac
Radiant Lilac sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Radiant 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 Radiant 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 #A489A0 in HSL space. Pair Radiant 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 Radiant Lilac Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Radiant 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 74 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Radiant Lilac
At Behr, the closest color to Radiant Lilac is Uptown Girl (MQ5-33) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Uptown Girl swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Radiant Lilac
Valspar has no exact twin of Radiant Lilac. The nearest is Fields of Provence (V075-4) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fields of Provence swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Radiant Lilac
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Radiant Lilac is Pale Plum (PPG1177-5). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Pale Plum and you'll get the same color. See the full Pale Plum swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Radiant Lilac
Glidden's nearest match is Pale Plum (PPG1177-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Radiant Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Pale Plum swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Radiant Lilac
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Radiant Lilac is Plum-med Purple (246-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plum-med Purple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Radiant Lilac
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Radiant Lilac. The nearest is Berry Crème (HGSW 2424) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Crème swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Radiant Lilac
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Radiant Lilac is Berry Bright (1213) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Bright swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Radiant Lilac
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Radiant Lilac is Berry Bright (1213) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Bright swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Radiant Lilac
At Kompozit, the closest color to Radiant Lilac is Berry Bright (1213) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Bright swatch →