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Lilac Rose
40%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Lilac Rose Technical Profile
What color is Lilac Rose? It's a medium warm blue with the hex code #B9A5ED. Lilac Rose has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 40 gives Lilac Rose depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. 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 Lilac Rose
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Simply Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pharaohs Blue Met.
MPC
Visible difference
Grape Illusion
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Grape Illusion
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Puturple
PPG
Visible difference
Mighty Aphrodite
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Imperial Lilac
Valspar
Visible difference
Ginger Lily
Kilz
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lilac Rose
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lilac Rose
#B9A5ED
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B070C2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lilac Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lilac Rose 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 Rose.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lilac Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lilac Rose have?
Lilac Rose by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Lilac Rose from other brands?
The closest matches are Simply Violet by Dunn-Edwards (#A6A1D7), Pharaohs Blue Met. by MPC (#A896EB), Grape Illusion by Hirshfield's (#B4A6D5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Lilac Rose?
Lilac Rose has an LRV of 40.0, 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 Lilac Rose's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.