Northern Light Purple 50RB 45/122 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C1AEC5, estimated LRV 46 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lavender Lipstick from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C1AEC5 · 50RB 45/122
Northern Light Purple
46%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Northern Light Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#C1AEC5
RGB193, 174, 197
Estimated LRV45.6
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Northern Light Purple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Northern Light Purple
#C1AEC5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A0
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Northern Light Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Northern Light Purple Room Palettes
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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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Northern Light Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Northern Light Purple have?
Northern Light Purple by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral 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 Northern Light Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Northern Light Purple are Lavender Lipstick by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Heather Feather by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Heather Feather by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Northern Light Purple'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 Northern Light Purple?
Northern Light Purple has a estimated lightness value of 45.6, 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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