Fresh Lavender 1170-5 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8E90B4, LRV 29 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Violet Stone from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8E90B4 · 1170-5
Fresh Lavender
29%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Fresh Lavender Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Fresh Lavender in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fresh Lavender in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFresh Lavender
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreViolet Stone
Violet Stone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Purple Dreams
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lily of the Nile
Behr
Nearly identical
Wonderland
Kilz
Very similar
Velvet Crest
Vista Paint
Very similar
Velvet Crest
Hirshfield's
Very similar
House of Owen
Valspar
Very similar
Charcoal Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Brave Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Lavender
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Lavender
#8E90B4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9785AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fresh Lavender
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Lavender 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 Fresh Lavender.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fresh Lavender — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Lavender have?
Fresh Lavender 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 Fresh Lavender in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fresh Lavender from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fresh Lavender are Violet Stone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Purple Dreams by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Lily of the Nile by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fresh Lavender'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 Fresh Lavender?
Fresh Lavender has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.0, 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.
Explore More with Fresh Lavender
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 Fresh Lavender's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.