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Ref. #8A5AB1 · M110-6

Sophisticated Lilac

19%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Sophisticated Lilac M110-6 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8A5AB1, LRV 19 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cabaret from Dunn-Edwards (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Sophisticated Lilac Technical Profile

HEX Code#8A5AB1
RGB138, 90, 177
LRV19.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familypurple
BrandBehr

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Sophisticated Lilac in Every Brand

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

BehrSophisticated Lilac
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Dunn-EdwardsCabaret

Cabaret

Dunn-Edwards

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Royal Lilac

PPG

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Sonic Plum

Valspar

Visible difference

Crown Jewels

Vista Paint

Visible difference

Crown Jewels

Hirshfield's

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Clematis

Sherwin-Williams

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Mystical Purple

Kilz

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Seduction

Benjamin Moore

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Purple Tulips

Dutch Boy

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Pearl Violet

RAL

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Sophisticated Lilac

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Sophisticated Lilac

#8A5AB1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AF83AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Sophisticated Lilac

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Sophisticated Lilac

Complement

Napa Vineyards

Sophisticated Lilac Room Palettes

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

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Mulberry

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Hint of Violet

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Wilmington Tan

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Agave Plant

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Sophisticated Lilac.

Lantana

Behr · 680D-6

#8657AE

Meadow Flower

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#8C60A1

Love Poem

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Passion Fruit

Behr · M100-5

#8471BF

Purple Paradise

Behr · PPU16-03

#79669E

Purple Paradise

Behr · PPU16-3

#79669D

More purple colors from other brands

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

Pink Ivory

Valspar · 8002-2B

#DFC4D8

Peppy Purple

Dunn-Edwards · DEFD04

#744A81

Royal Iris

PPG · 43RB 07/249

#5D426A

Canopy Bed

Valspar · 8002-46C

#AEBFDA

Lily Lavender

Benjamin Moore · 2071-60

#DCCFE9

Purple Royalty

Valspar · 4009-10

#725889

Sophisticated Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Sophisticated Lilac have?
Sophisticated Lilac by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sophisticated Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sophisticated Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sophisticated Lilac are Cabaret by Dunn-Edwards (a close match), Royal Lilac by PPG (a close match), Jubilee by Dunn-Edwards (a close match) — the best options for getting Sophisticated 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 Sophisticated Lilac?
Sophisticated Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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