Sweet Lavender BIC-08 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CBD8F5, LRV 68 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Surrender from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBD8F5 · BIC-08
Sweet Lavender
68%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Lavender Technical Profile
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Sweet Lavender in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Lavender in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSweet Lavender
Nearly identical
ValsparSurrender
Surrender
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fly a Kite
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Quiet Blue
PPG
Very similar
Breezy Blue
Vista Paint
Very similar
English Hyacinth
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Casa del Mar
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hyacinth Tint
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Soothing Melody
Kilz
Very similar
Simply Sparkling
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sprout .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Kakelugn
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Lavender
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Lavender
#CBD8F5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F70C2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Lavender
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Lavender 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 Sweet Lavender.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Lavender — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Lavender have?
Sweet Lavender by Behr has a neutral 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 Sweet Lavender in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Lavender from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Lavender are Surrender by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fly a Kite by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Quiet Blue by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Sweet Lavender'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 Sweet Lavender?
Sweet Lavender has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.4, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Lavender's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.