French Lilac 1403 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C8C4DA, LRV 57 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Purity from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8C4DA · 1403
French Lilac
57%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
French Lilac Technical Profile
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French Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to French 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 MooreFrench Lilac
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPurple Purity
Purple Purity
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Purple Purity
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mulberry Stain
Behr
Nearly identical
Hint of Heather
PPG
Nearly identical
Soapy Water
Kilz
Nearly identical
Potentially Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cooled Lavender
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Will o' the Wisp
Valspar
Very similar
Playful Purple
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Agate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With French Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Lilac
#C8C4DA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A085AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to French Lilac.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
French Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Lilac have?
French Lilac by Benjamin Moore has a cool (violet) 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 French Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match French Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Lilac are Purple Purity by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Purple Purity by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Mulberry Stain by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting French 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 French Lilac?
French Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why French Lilac's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.