Lavender Herb RB160-02 is a neutral paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #9AA0BB, LRV 36 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dreamy from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9AA0BB · RB160-02
Lavender Herb
36%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Lavender Herb Technical Profile
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Lavender Herb in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lavender Herb in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzLavender Herb
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDreamy
Dreamy
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fortune
Behr
Nearly identical
Dressed Damsel
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Midnight Blush
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Purple Paradise
Vista Paint
Very similar
Frosted Blueberry
PPG
Very similar
Sweet Violet
Valspar
Very similar
Butterfly Bush
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Vesper Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lavender Herb
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lavender Herb
#9AA0BB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9285AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lavender Herb
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lavender Herb 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 Lavender Herb.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lavender Herb — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lavender Herb have?
Lavender Herb by Kilz has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lavender Herb in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lavender Herb from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lavender Herb are Dreamy by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fortune by Behr (a near-identical match), Dressed Damsel by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lavender Herb'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 Lavender Herb?
Lavender Herb has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Lavender Herb's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.