Duchess Lilac PPU16-13 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9A909E, LRV 29 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hazy Lilac from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9A909E · PPU16-13
Duchess Lilac
29%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Duchess Lilac Technical Profile
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Duchess Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Duchess Lilac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDuchess Lilac
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHazy Lilac
Hazy Lilac
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cut Heather
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cut Heather
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lucent Purple
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pouty Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tin Lizzie
PPG
Very similar
Gentle Grape
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Orchid Smoke
Kilz
Very similar
Ashen Plum
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Duchess Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Duchess Lilac
#9A909E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A5
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Duchess Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Duchess 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 Duchess 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.
Duchess Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Duchess Lilac have?
Duchess 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 Duchess Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Duchess Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Duchess Lilac are Hazy Lilac by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cut Heather by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cut Heather by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Duchess 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 Duchess Lilac?
Duchess Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.3, 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 Duchess Lilac's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.