Fresh Lavender 1170-5 is a blue paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8E90B4, estimated 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.
PPG · #8E90B4 · 1170-5
Fresh Lavender
29%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Fresh Lavender Technical Profile
HEX Code#8E90B4
RGB142, 144, 180
Estimated LRV29.0
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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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Violet Stone
Benjamin Moore
#8F90B1
Close digital match
Purple Dreams
Dutch Boy
#9091BB
Close digital match
Lily of the Nile
Behr
#9191BB
Close digital match
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#8F8FBA
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#8F8EB9
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#9291BC
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#8E96B5
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#9497B3
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#968DB8
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#8673A1
Visible digital difference
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#8D8089
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Fresh Lavender
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Fresh Lavender from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fresh Lavender are Violet Stone by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Purple Dreams by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Lily of the Nile by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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.
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Why Fresh Lavender's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.