Sea Lavender 1250-4 is a purple paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #CFB1D8, LRV 50 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Candlelight Dinner from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CFB1D8 · 1250-4
Sea Lavender
50%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Sea Lavender Technical Profile
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Sea Lavender in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sea Lavender in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSea Lavender
Nearly identical
BehrCandlelight Dinner
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
Birthday Wishes
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Purple Easter Egg
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sea Lavender in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sea Lavender from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sea Lavender are Candlelight Dinner by Behr (a near-identical match), Cherish the Moment by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Crush by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sea 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 Sea Lavender?
Sea Lavender has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.7, 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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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.