Ref. #A49FBA · RA270-02
Fortnight Lily
36%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Fortnight Lily Technical Profile
What color is Fortnight Lily? It's a medium warm neutral with the hex code #A49FBA. Colors similar to Fortnight Lily include Behr Fig Preserves, Vista Paint Butterfly Bush, Valspar Winter Amethyst. Fortnight Lily has a cool (violet) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 36 gives Fortnight Lily depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Fortnight Lily 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 Fortnight Lily
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fortnight Lily
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fortnight Lily
#A49FBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A185AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fortnight Lily
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fortnight Lily 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 Fortnight Lily.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fortnight Lily — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fortnight Lily have?
Fortnight Lily by Kilz has a cool (violet) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Fortnight Lily from other brands?
The closest matches are Fig Preserves by Behr (#A19DB4), Butterfly Bush by Vista Paint (#A29FB6), Winter Amethyst by Valspar (#A19FB7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Fortnight Lily?
Fortnight Lily has an LRV of 36.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fortnight Lily's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.