Whispered Lilac 143-2DB is a blue paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #DAD6E4, LRV 69 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Misty Violet from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DAD6E4 · 143-2DB
Whispered Lilac
69%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Whispered Lilac Technical Profile
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Whispered Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whispered 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 BoyWhispered Lilac
Nearly identical
PPGMisty Violet
Misty Violet
PPG
Nearly identical
Perfection
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Perfection
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lilac Whisper
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spring Iris
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Inspired Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mauve Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Butterfly Kiss
Kilz
Nearly identical
Violet Crush
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whispered Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whispered Lilac
#DAD6E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whispered Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whispered 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 Whispered 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.
Whispered Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whispered Lilac have?
Whispered Lilac by Dutch Boy 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 Whispered Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whispered Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whispered Lilac are Misty Violet by PPG (a near-identical match), Perfection by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Perfection by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Whispered 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 Whispered Lilac?
Whispered Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 68.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Whispered Lilac's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.