Dark Lilac by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #554E6E · 2070-30

Dark Lilac

9%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Dark Lilac 2070-30 is a neutral paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #554E6E, LRV 9 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Exotic Evening from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dark Lilac Technical Profile

HEX Code#554E6E
RGB85, 78, 110
LRV8.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyneutral
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Dark Lilac in Every Brand

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

Benjamin MooreDark Lilac
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsExotic Evening

Exotic Evening

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Harajuku Girl

Behr

Very similar

Fresh Grape Juice

PPG

Very similar

True Romance

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Pleasing Purple

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Wine Hour

Kilz

Very similar

True Romance

Vista Paint

Very similar

Spirit Blue

Valspar

Very similar

Izmir Purple

Sherwin-Williams

Visible difference

Blue Maize

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Blue Lilac

RAL

Visible difference

Create .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dark Lilac

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dark Lilac

#554E6E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#82608F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Dark Lilac

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Exotic Evening

Complement

Olive Orchard

Dark Lilac Room Palettes

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

Walls

Alaskan Husky

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Melrose Pink

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Blue Lace

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Potters Clay

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Glass Slipper

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Tequila Lime

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Dark Lilac.

Evening Dove

Benjamin Moore · 2128-30

#525B68

Gentle Violet

Benjamin Moore · 2071-20

#533D69

Van Deusen Blue

Benjamin Moore · HC-156

#495C6F

Wood Violet

Benjamin Moore · 1428

#514D5C

Approaching Storm

Benjamin Moore · CSP-535

#4C4B5D

Indi Gogo

Benjamin Moore · CSP-565

#455873

More neutral colors from other brands

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

Outer Boundary

Dunn-Edwards · DE6021

#654846

Artichoke Leaf

PPG · 70YY 34/180

#A6A281

Pitch Blue

Farrow & Ball · 220

#636E8F

Glass .06

Colorhouse · Glass-06

#696346

Province

Vista Paint · 7194

#C2BBCF

Purple Plumage

Valspar · 1005-5B

#A57A8D

Dark Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dark Lilac have?
Dark Lilac by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Dark Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark Lilac are Exotic Evening by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Harajuku Girl by Behr (a very close match), Illusionist by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Dark 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 Dark Lilac?
Dark Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.5, 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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