Soft Lilac N140-1A is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D6D0CC, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Barely Mocha from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6D0CC · N140-1A
Soft Lilac
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Lilac Technical Profile
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Soft Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Lilac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSoft Lilac
Nearly identical
KilzBarely Mocha
Barely Mocha
Kilz
Nearly identical
Angelica
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Canyon Echo
PPG
Nearly identical
Individual White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Translucency
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Santo
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Worsted
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Dusk in the Valley
Valspar
Nearly identical
Thick Fog
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Santo
Vista Paint
Very similar
Telegrey 4
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Lilac
#D6D0CC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft 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 Soft Lilac.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Lilac have?
Soft Lilac by Behr has a neutral 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 Soft Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Lilac are Barely Mocha by Kilz (a near-identical match), Angelica by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Canyon Echo by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Lilac'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 Soft Lilac?
Soft Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Soft Lilac's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.