Spring Lilac by PPG paint color
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Ref. #B1B3CB · 1170-4

Spring Lilac

46%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
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Spring Lilac 1170-4 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B1B3CB, LRV 46 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Madder Blue from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Spring Lilac Technical Profile

HEX Code#B1B3CB
RGB177, 179, 203
LRV45.9
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG

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Spring Lilac in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Spring Lilac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGSpring Lilac
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsMadder Blue

Madder Blue

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Purple Freedom

Valspar

Nearly identical

Violet Daze

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Enchanted

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Silverberry

Behr

Nearly identical

Hush Lilac

Kilz

Very similar

Violet Vista

Vista Paint

Very similar

Collensia

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Awesome Violet

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Window Grey

RAL

Visible difference

Calluna

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Spring Lilac

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Spring Lilac

#B1B3CB

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9685AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Spring Lilac

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Spacious Sky

Complement

Whispering Pine

Spring Lilac Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

White on White

Accent

Legacy Plum

Pop

Grape Popsicle

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Fresh Grape Juice

Pop

Crushed Cinnamon

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Chocolate Truffle

Pop

Hopscotch

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Spring Lilac.

Antique Violet

PPG · 50BB 46/091

#B0B4C7

Glacier Bay Blue

PPG · 50BB 46/129

#ACB3CD

Twilight Blue

PPG · 50BB 46/110

#ACB2C8

Antwerp Blue

PPG · 30BB 46/124

#AAB5CD

Sanctuary Blue

PPG · 90BG 48/057

#B1BAC3

Downy Grey

PPG · 70BG 47/045

#AFB9C0

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Grape Arbor

Kilz · TB-90

#847D5F

Wisp of Cocoa

Valspar · 8004-13B

#DECDBC

Sage Gray

Behr · 710F-4

#98B3A5

Wenge

Benjamin Moore · AF-180

#3D2E2C

Vintage Velvet

Behr · PPU15-18

#48516A

Highlights

Valspar · 8006-8A

#C9D0D4

Spring Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Spring Lilac have?
Spring Lilac by PPG has a cool (violet) 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 Spring Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spring Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spring Lilac are Madder Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Purple Freedom by Valspar (a near-identical match), Soul Sister by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spring 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 Spring Lilac?
Spring Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.9, 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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