California Lilac 600A-3 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BED3FD, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Maritime from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BED3FD · 600A-3
California Lilac
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
California Lilac Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
California Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to California Lilac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCalifornia Lilac
Very similar
Dunn-EdwardsMaritime
Maritime
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Promise
Valspar
Very similar
Windmill Wings
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Morning Sky
Vista Paint
Very similar
April Morning
Kilz
Very similar
Angela Bay
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Spring Bluebell
PPG
Visible difference
Simply Sparkling
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Agapanthus
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Dream .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Lulworth Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With California Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
California Lilac
#BED3FD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#735FD3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for California Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
California Lilac Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to California Lilac.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
California Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does California Lilac have?
California Lilac by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample California Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match California Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to California Lilac are Maritime by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Promise by Valspar (a very close match), Fly a Kite by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting California Lilac's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of California Lilac?
California Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
Explore More with California Lilac
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why California Lilac's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.