Ref. #D6D1E2 · N110-1
Dusty Lilac
60%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Dusty Lilac Technical Profile
What color is Dusty Lilac? It's a light warm blue with the hex code #D6D1E2. Colors similar to Dusty Lilac include Dunn-Edwards Violet Crush, Kilz Butterfly Kiss, Hirshfield's Lilac Luster. Dusty Lilac has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 60, Dusty Lilac sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Dusty Lilac
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Violet Crush
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Butterfly Kiss
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lilac Luster
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mountain's Majesty
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spring Iris
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Azurine
MPC
Nearly identical
Potentially Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lavender Haze
PPG
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dusty Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dusty Lilac
#D6D1E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dusty Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dusty 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 Dusty 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.
Dusty Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dusty Lilac have?
Dusty Lilac by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Dusty Lilac from other brands?
The closest matches are Violet Crush by Dunn-Edwards (#D8D3E6), Butterfly Kiss by Kilz (#D5CFDE), Lilac Luster by Hirshfield's (#D3CDDC). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Dusty Lilac?
Dusty Lilac has an LRV of 60.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Dusty Lilac's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.