Lavender Suede by Behr paint color
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Ref. #B5A5A2 · HDC-NT-19

Lavender Suede

39%LRV Value
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Lavender Suede HDC-NT-19 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B5A5A2, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flexible Gray from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Lavender Suede Technical Profile

HEX Code#B5A5A2
RGB181, 165, 162
LRV39.3
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Lavender Suede in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Lavender Suede in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrLavender Suede
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsFlexible Gray

Flexible Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Claystone

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Simply Taupe

Kilz

Nearly identical

Embarrassed Shadow

Valspar

Nearly identical

Lost Locket

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Toasted Rose

Vista Paint

Very similar

Riveter Rose

PPG

Very similar

Hazelnut

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Cozy Cover

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Dove Tale

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

White Aluminium

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Lavender Suede

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Lavender Suede

#B5A5A2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD9F85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Lavender Suede

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Kelmscott

Complement

Water .04

Lavender Suede Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Peat

Pop

Prairie Poppy

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Brazil Nut

Pop

Laurel Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Meteorological

Pop

Blue Chaise

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Lavender Suede.

Terrace Taupe

Behr · PPF-33

#B2AB9C

Wild Lilac

Behr · PMD-34

#B09DA4

Off the Grid

Behr · T18-08

#B8AEA4

Heavenly Cocoa

Behr · PWL-88

#BEA79D

Twilight Blush

Behr · PMD-71

#B59A9C

Cool Granite

Behr · PPF-39

#ABACA8

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Veiled Spotlight

Dunn-Edwards · DE6324

#CFD5D7

Beigewood

Benjamin Moore · 1007

#978878

Stormy

PPG · 10-14

#B0BCC3

Muddled Basil

Sherwin-Williams · 7745

#5A5243

Farm Fresh

PPG · 1129-5

#8E9B88

Puritan Gray

Benjamin Moore · HC-164

#98A09C

Lavender Suede — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Lavender Suede have?
Lavender Suede by Behr has a neutral 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 Lavender Suede in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lavender Suede from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lavender Suede are Flexible Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Claystone by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Just Barely by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lavender Suede'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 Lavender Suede?
Lavender Suede has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.3, 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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