Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Native Lilac |
| SKU | 4001-4A |
| Hex | #A697A6 |
| RGB | 166, 151, 166 |
| HSL | 300°, 8%, 62% |
| LRV | 32.8 |
| Undertone | warm magenta tone |
| Family | Purple |
About Valspar Native Lilac
Native Lilac sits in the mid-range at LRV 32.8, 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.
Native 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
12 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
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Native Lilac 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 #A697A6 in HSL space. Pair Native 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.
Valspar Native Lilac Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Native 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 Valspar 4001-4A directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Native Lilac
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Native Lilac is Ash Violet (SW 6549) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 32.8) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Violet swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Native Lilac
Behr's nearest match is Heirloom Orchid (110F-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32.8) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Native Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Heirloom Orchid swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Native Lilac
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Native Lilac is Iris Bliss (1383) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 32.8) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iris Bliss swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Native Lilac
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Native Lilac. The nearest is Purple Surf (PPG1173-5) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Surf swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Native Lilac
At Glidden, the closest color to Native Lilac is Twilight Violet (50RB 32/114) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.8) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Twilight Violet swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Native Lilac
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Native Lilac is Grayed Lilac (344-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 32.8) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grayed Lilac swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Native Lilac
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Native Lilac is Ash Violet (HGSW 2415) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 32.8) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ash Violet swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Native Lilac
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Native Lilac. The nearest is Grapevine (DET408) at ΔE 4.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 32.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grapevine swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Native Lilac
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cut Heather (1303), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32.8) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Native Lilac without repainting risk. See the full Cut Heather swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Native Lilac
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Native Lilac is Gypsy's Gown (1311). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32.8). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Gypsy's Gown and you'll get the same color. See the full Gypsy's Gown swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Native Lilac
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Native Lilac. The nearest is African Purple (C2-781) at ΔE 3.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.8). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full African Purple swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Native Lilac
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Native Lilac is Gypsy's Gown (1311). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32.8). If Kompozit is your counter, order Gypsy's Gown and you'll get the same color. See the full Gypsy's Gown swatch →