French Lilac 1246-4 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ADBAE3, estimated LRV 50 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Noble Purple from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #ADBAE3 · 1246-4
French Lilac
50%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
French Lilac Technical Profile
HEX Code#ADBAE3
RGB173, 186, 227
Estimated LRV49.5
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyblue
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With French Lilac
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
French Lilac
#ADBAE3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B7BB7
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for French Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
French 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
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French Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does French Lilac have?
French Lilac by PPG has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match French Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to French Lilac are Noble Purple by Behr (a close digital match), Ticklish by Valspar (a close digital match), Spoiled Rotten by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting French 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 French Lilac?
French Lilac has a estimated lightness value of 49.5, 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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