Forever Lilac 9067 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AFA5C7, LRV 40 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Orchid Violet from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AFA5C7 · 9067
Forever Lilac
40%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Forever Lilac Technical Profile
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Forever Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Forever Lilac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsForever Lilac
Nearly identical
PPGSoft Orchid Violet
Soft Orchid Violet
PPG
Nearly identical
Dusky Lavender
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wild Violet
Behr
Nearly identical
Crocus
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Royal Proclamation
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Purple Kiss
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ginger Lily
Kilz
Very similar
Petunia Trail
Vista Paint
Very similar
Purple Springs
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Forever Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Forever Lilac
#AFA5C7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A585AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Forever Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Forever 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Forever Lilac.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Forever Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Forever Lilac have?
Forever Lilac by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Forever Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Forever Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Forever Lilac are Soft Orchid Violet by PPG (a near-identical match), Dusky Lavender by Valspar (a near-identical match), Wild Violet by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Forever 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 Forever Lilac?
Forever Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.1, 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 Forever Lilac's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.