Light French Lilac 50RB 39/138 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B8A3BC, LRV 40 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Velour from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B8A3BC · 50RB 39/138
Light French Lilac
40%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Light French Lilac Technical Profile
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Light French Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Light French Lilac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGLight French Lilac
Nearly identical
Vista PaintVelour
Velour
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Velour
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Classic Lilac
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fashion Pink
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lavender Lipstick
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Veiled Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Simply Divine
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Roaring Twenties
Behr
Very similar
Novel Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Light French Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light French Lilac
#B8A3BC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A0
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light French Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light 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
Similar PPG Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Light French Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light French Lilac have?
Light French Lilac by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Light French Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Light French Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light French Lilac are Velour by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Velour by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Classic Lilac by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Light 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 Light French Lilac?
Light French Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.0, 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 Light French Lilac's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.