Lilac Bloom ICC-98 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AFABB8, estimated 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.
Behr · #AFABB8 · ICC-98
Lilac Bloom
42%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Lilac Bloom Technical Profile
HEX Code#AFABB8
RGB175, 171, 184
Estimated LRV41.7
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Lilac Bloom
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Lilac Bloom from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lilac Bloom are Soft Dusty Violet by PPG (a close digital match), Spring Violet by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Lap of Luxury by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Lilac Bloom's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.