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Powder Lilac
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Powder Lilac Technical Profile
What color is Powder Lilac? It's a medium cool blue with the hex code #C0D0E3. Colors similar to Powder Lilac include Hirshfield's Atmospheric Pressure, Hirshfield's Surf's Surprise, Dunn-Edwards Drenched Rain. Powder Lilac has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 54, Powder Lilac sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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 Powder Lilac
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Atmospheric Pressure
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Drenched Rain
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Surf's Surprise
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Jet Stream
MPC
Nearly identical
Soothing Melody
Kilz
Nearly identical
Quiet Rain
Valspar
Nearly identical
Simply Sparkling
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Powder Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Powder Lilac
#C0D0E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8381B1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Powder Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Powder Lilac 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 Powder Lilac.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Powder Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Powder Lilac have?
Powder Lilac by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Powder Lilac from other brands?
The closest matches are Atmospheric Pressure by Hirshfield's (#C2D0E1), Surf's Surprise by Hirshfield's (#C4D3E5), Drenched Rain by Dunn-Edwards (#C1D1E2). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Powder Lilac?
Powder Lilac has an LRV of 54.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Powder Lilac's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.