Lilac Bloom ICC-98 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AFABB8, LRV 42 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Dusty Violet from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AFABB8 · ICC-98
Lilac Bloom
42%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Lilac Bloom Technical Profile
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Lilac Bloom in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lilac Bloom in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLilac Bloom
Nearly identical
PPGSoft Dusty Violet
Soft Dusty Violet
PPG
Nearly identical
Spring Violet
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lap of Luxury
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Livid Violet
Valspar
Very similar
Healing Lilac
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Violet Crush
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Modern Lavender
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hazy Purple
Kilz
Very similar
Winter Dusk
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lilac Bloom
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lilac Bloom
#AFABB8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A685AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lilac Bloom
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lilac Bloom 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 Lilac Bloom.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lilac Bloom — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lilac Bloom have?
Lilac Bloom by Behr has a cool (violet) 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 Lilac Bloom in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lilac Bloom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lilac Bloom are Soft Dusty Violet by PPG (a near-identical match), Spring Violet by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lap of Luxury by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lilac Bloom'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 Lilac Bloom?
Lilac Bloom has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.7, 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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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 Lilac Bloom's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.