Dark Lilac 100F-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B5A8BD, 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.
Ref. #B5A8BD · 100F-4
Dark Lilac
39%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Dark Lilac Technical Profile
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Dark Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dark Lilac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDark Lilac
Nearly identical
Vista PaintItalian Iris
Italian Iris
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Obi Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Voila!
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Classic Lilac
Valspar
Very similar
Velour
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lavender Lipstick
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
High Society Violet
PPG
Very similar
Silk Scarf
Kilz
Very similar
Veiled Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cinder Rose
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark Lilac
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Dark Lilac.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dark Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Lilac are Italian Iris by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Obi Lilac by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Voila! by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Dark Lilac's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.