Lily of the Nile PPU16-5 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9191BB, LRV 30 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Dreams from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9191BB · PPU16-5
Lily of the Nile
30%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Lily of the Nile Technical Profile
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Lily of the Nile in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lily of the Nile in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrLily of the Nile
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPurple Dreams
Purple Dreams
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Velvet Crest
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wonderland
Kilz
Nearly identical
Velvet Crest
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dewy Iris
PPG
Nearly identical
Violet Stone
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Brave Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Purpleheart
Valspar
Very similar
Grape Gatsby
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lily of the Nile
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lily of the Nile
#9191BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9985AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lily of the Nile
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lily of the Nile 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 Lily of the Nile.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lily of the Nile — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lily of the Nile have?
Lily of the Nile by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lily of the Nile in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lily of the Nile from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lily of the Nile are Purple Dreams by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Velvet Crest by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Wonderland by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lily of the Nile'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 Lily of the Nile?
Lily of the Nile has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.9, 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 Lily of the Nile's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.