Hazy Lilac 2116-40 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9C8F9D, LRV 29 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cut Heather from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9C8F9D · 2116-40
Hazy Lilac
29%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Hazy Lilac Technical Profile
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Hazy Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hazy 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 MooreHazy Lilac
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCut Heather
Cut Heather
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cut Heather
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Duchess Lilac
Behr
Nearly identical
Pouty Purple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wright Murasaki
PPG
Very similar
Lucent Purple
Valspar
Very similar
Berry Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Orchid Smoke
Kilz
Very similar
Ashen Plum
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wool .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hazy Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hazy Lilac
#9C8F9D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD859C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hazy Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hazy 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 Hazy 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.
Hazy Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hazy Lilac have?
Hazy Lilac by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) 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 Hazy Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hazy Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hazy Lilac are Cut Heather by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Cut Heather by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Duchess Lilac by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hazy 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 Hazy Lilac?
Hazy Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Hazy Lilac's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.