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Ref. #AE9EB2 · N120-4

Roaring Twenties

37%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Roaring Twenties N120-4 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AE9EB2, LRV 37 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is High Society Violet from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Roaring Twenties Technical Profile

HEX Code#AE9EB2
RGB174, 158, 178
LRV36.7
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandBehr

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Roaring Twenties in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Roaring Twenties in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrRoaring Twenties
Nearly identical
PPGHigh Society Violet

High Society Violet

PPG

Nearly identical

Iris Bliss

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Obi Lilac

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Voila!

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Native Lilac

Valspar

Nearly identical

Veiled Violet

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Italian Iris

Vista Paint

Very similar

Gypsy's Gown

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Mystic Petals

Kilz

Very similar

Cinder Rose

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Window Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Roaring Twenties

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Roaring Twenties

#AE9EB2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD85A1

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Roaring Twenties

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Italian Iris

Complement

Garden Path

Roaring Twenties Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

River Rocks

Pop

Cherry Fizz

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Plum Shade

Pop

Chameleon

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Coconut Grove

Pop

Shire Green

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Smokey Wings

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Lavender Suede

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More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Lynx

Dunn-Edwards · DE6035

#604D47

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

#435454

Silver Mink

Benjamin Moore · 1586

#A8B3B1

Newbury Moss

Vista Paint · H0092

#606552

Softened Green

Sherwin-Williams · 6177

#BBBCA7

Just Barely

Dutch Boy · 402-3DB

#B4A39E

Roaring Twenties — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Roaring Twenties have?
Roaring Twenties by Behr has a warm (pink) 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 Roaring Twenties in your own space before committing.
What colors match Roaring Twenties from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Roaring Twenties are High Society Violet by PPG (a near-identical match), Iris Bliss by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Obi Lilac by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Roaring Twenties'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 Roaring Twenties?
Roaring Twenties has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.7, 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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