Ref. #7F7D8D · MP22010
What color is Lavender Blue Met.? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #7F7D8D. Colors similar to Lavender Blue Met. include Benjamin Moore Purple Haze, Benjamin Moore Purple Haze, Valspar Turbid Amethyst. Lavender Blue Met. has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, Lavender Blue Met. creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Lavender Blue Met. 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.
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Side Walls
#7F7D8D
Accent Wall
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9E85AD
Trim & Molding
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Other MPC colors close to Lavender Blue Met..
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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 Blue Met.'s warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.