Forever Lilac 9067 is a purple paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AFA5C7, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #AFA5C7 · 9067
Forever Lilac
40%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Forever Lilac Technical Profile
HEX Code#AFA5C7
RGB175, 165, 199
Estimated LRV40.1
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Forever Lilac
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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
Digital 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
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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 purple 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 Forever Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Forever Lilac are Soft Orchid Violet by PPG (a close digital match), Dusky Lavender by Valspar (a close digital match), Wild Violet by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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