Ref. #8E6883 · 1378
Lazy Afternoon
17%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Lazy Afternoon Technical Profile
What color is Lazy Afternoon? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #8E6883. Colors similar to Lazy Afternoon include PPG Blackberry Jam, MPC Graceful Grape, Hirshfield's Orchid Orchestra. Lazy Afternoon has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Lazy Afternoon creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Lazy Afternoon pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Lazy Afternoon
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lazy Afternoon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lazy Afternoon
#8E6883
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AA7F88
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lazy Afternoon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lazy Afternoon 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 Lazy Afternoon.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lazy Afternoon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lazy Afternoon have?
Lazy Afternoon by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Lazy Afternoon from other brands?
The closest matches are Blackberry Jam by PPG (#87657E), Graceful Grape by MPC (#956E8A), Orchid Orchestra by Hirshfield's (#876281). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Lazy Afternoon?
Lazy Afternoon has an LRV of 17.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lazy Afternoon's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.