Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Lilac Blossom |
| SKU | V076-3 |
| Hex | #BCAFBA |
| RGB | 188, 175, 186 |
| HSL | 309°, 9%, 71% |
| LRV | 44.8 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Valspar Lilac Blossom
Lilac Blossom sits in the mid-range at LRV 44.8, 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.
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
14 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Lilac Blossom within Valspar'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 #BCAFBA in HSL space. Pair Lilac Blossom 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.
Valspar 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 Valspar V076-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
At Behr, the closest color to Lilac Blossom is Exclusive Violet (HDC-SP14-12) — very close at ΔE 2.59, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 44.8) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Exclusive Violet swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Lilac Blossom is Ash Grove (PPG1172-4) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 44.8) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Grove swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
At Glidden, the closest color to Lilac Blossom is Ash Grove (PPG1172-4) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 44.8) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Grove swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Dusky Heather (345-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44.8) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Lilac Blossom without repainting risk. See the full Dusky Heather swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Lilac Blossom. The nearest is Antique Mauve (DE6395) at ΔE 4.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antique Mauve swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Lilac Blossom is Heather Hill (1302). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 44.8). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Heather Hill and you'll get the same color. See the full Heather Hill swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Lilac Blossom is Heather Hill (1302). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 44.8). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Heather Hill and you'll get the same color. See the full Heather Hill swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
At Rodda, the closest color to Lilac Blossom is Hue is the Artist? (R115) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 44.8) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hue is the Artist? swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Lilac Blossom. The nearest is Bella Donna (C2-782) at ΔE 4.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bella Donna swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Lilac Blossom. The nearest is Simmer Down (SIMMER DOWN) at ΔE 4.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 44.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Simmer Down swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Lilac Blossom
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Lilac Blossom is Heather Hill (1302). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44.8). If Kompozit is your counter, order Heather Hill and you'll get the same color. See the full Heather Hill swatch →