Dark Lilac 100F-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B5A8BD, estimated LRV 39 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Italian Iris from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B5A8BD · 100F-4
Dark Lilac
39%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Dark Lilac Technical Profile
HEX Code#B5A8BD
RGB181, 168, 189
Estimated LRV39.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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#B0A4B9
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#B0A3B6
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Colors That Work With Dark Lilac
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark Lilac
#B5A8BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A9
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark 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
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Dark Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark Lilac have?
Dark Lilac by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dark Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Lilac are Italian Iris by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Obi Lilac by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Voila! by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Dark 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 Dark Lilac?
Dark Lilac has a estimated lightness value of 39.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dark Lilac's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.