Ref. #D5CFDE · RA230-01
Butterfly Kiss
64%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Butterfly Kiss Technical Profile
What color is Butterfly Kiss? It's a light warm neutral with the hex code #D5CFDE. Colors similar to Butterfly Kiss include Hirshfield's Lilac Luster, Behr Dusty Lilac, Vista Paint Frosty Glaze. Butterfly Kiss has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 64, Butterfly Kiss sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Butterfly Kiss 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 Butterfly Kiss
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Lilac Luster
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dusty Lilac
Behr
Nearly identical
Frosty Glaze
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lavender Haze
PPG
Nearly identical
Purpling Dawn
Valspar
Nearly identical
Violet Crush
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spring Iris
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Potentially Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butterfly Kiss
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butterfly Kiss
#D5CFDE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A985AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butterfly Kiss
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butterfly Kiss 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Butterfly Kiss.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Butterfly Kiss — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butterfly Kiss have?
Butterfly Kiss by Kilz has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Butterfly Kiss from other brands?
The closest matches are Lilac Luster by Hirshfield's (#D3CDDC), Dusty Lilac by Behr (#D6D1E2), Frosty Glaze by Vista Paint (#D5D0DD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Butterfly Kiss?
Butterfly Kiss has an LRV of 64.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Butterfly Kiss's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.