Empress Lilac 90BB 47/149 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B7B2D1, LRV 47 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Petunia Trail from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B7B2D1 · 90BB 47/149
Empress Lilac
47%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Empress Lilac Technical Profile
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Empress Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Empress Lilac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGEmpress Lilac
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sPetunia Trail
Petunia Trail
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lilac Lake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wisteria
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crocus
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Playful Purple
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Plum Frost
Behr
Very similar
Ginger Lily
Kilz
Very similar
Purple Kiss
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dusky Lavender
Valspar
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Empress Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Empress Lilac
#B7B2D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A085AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Empress Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Empress 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Empress 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.
Empress Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Empress Lilac have?
Empress Lilac by PPG 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 Empress Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Empress Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Empress Lilac are Petunia Trail by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Lilac Lake by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Petunia Trail by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Empress 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 Empress Lilac?
Empress Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Empress Lilac's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.