French Lilac PPU16-10 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BDB8BB, LRV 49 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hazy Grey from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BDB8BB · PPU16-10
French Lilac
49%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
French Lilac Technical Profile
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French Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French Lilac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFrench Lilac
Nearly identical
PPGHazy Grey
Hazy Grey
PPG
Nearly identical
Gracious Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pashmina
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Frisky Whiskers
Valspar
Nearly identical
Heliotrope Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Fashionable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
After the Rain
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
North Island
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Postcard
Kilz
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Lilac
#BDB8BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8589
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French 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 French 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.
French Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Lilac have?
French 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 French Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Lilac are Hazy Grey by PPG (a near-identical match), Gracious Gray by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Pashmina by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French 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 French Lilac?
French Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why French Lilac's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.