Ref. #CFB1D8 · 1250-4
Sea Lavender
50%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sea Lavender Technical Profile
What color is Sea Lavender? It's a medium warm purple with the hex code #CFB1D8. Colors similar to Sea Lavender include Behr Candlelight Dinner, Hirshfield's Cherish The Moment, Kilz Crush. Sea Lavender has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 50, Sea Lavender sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with cool whites for trim, walnut floors, and either brass or matte black hardware depending on whether you want warm or grounded contrast. Sage green works as a complementary accent. Purples are the most lighting-sensitive paint family. 2700K bulbs push them toward mauve or pink; 4000K daylight keeps them violet or even slightly blue. Always sample at multiple times of day.
Colors Similar to Sea Lavender
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Candlelight Dinner
Behr
Nearly identical
Cherish The Moment
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Crush
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cherish the Moment
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pretty Petunia
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Plink
Valspar
Very similar
Free Spirit
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Purple Easter Egg
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sea Lavender
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sea Lavender
#CFB1D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A2
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sea Lavender
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sea 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 Sea Lavender.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sea Lavender — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sea Lavender have?
Sea Lavender by PPG has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the purple color family.
What colors match Sea Lavender from other brands?
The closest matches are Candlelight Dinner by Behr (#D0B3DC), Cherish The Moment by Hirshfield's (#CCACD7), Crush by Kilz (#CBACD0). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sea Lavender?
Sea Lavender has an LRV of 49.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Sea Lavender's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.