Softened Lilac 346-1DB is a off-white paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #E8E2E6, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lavender Pizzazz from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E8E2E6 · 346-1DB
Softened Lilac
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Softened Lilac Technical Profile
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Softened Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Softened Lilac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySoftened Lilac
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sLavender Pizzazz
Lavender Pizzazz
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cloud Nine
Behr
Nearly identical
Orchid Petal
PPG
Nearly identical
Cool Violet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Lavender Pizzazz
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Raindrops on Roses
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lite Lavender
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Vintage Lamp
Kilz
Nearly identical
Mountain Air
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Softened Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Softened Lilac
#E8E2E6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD858B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Softened Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Softened 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Softened Lilac.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Softened Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Softened Lilac have?
Softened Lilac by Dutch Boy has a neutral undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Softened Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Softened Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Softened Lilac are Lavender Pizzazz by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Cloud Nine by Behr (a near-identical match), Orchid Petal by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Softened 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 Softened Lilac?
Softened Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Softened Lilac's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.