Inspired Lilac 6820 is a off-white paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DFD9E4, LRV 71 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Violet Pearl from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFD9E4 · 6820
Inspired Lilac
71%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Inspired Lilac Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFD9E4
RGB223, 217, 228
LRV70.9
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Color Familyoff-white
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Inspired Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Inspired 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-WilliamsInspired Lilac
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sViolet Pearl
Violet Pearl
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mauve Mist
Behr
Nearly identical
Sugarplum
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Misty Violet
PPG
Nearly identical
Violet Pearl
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Whispered Lilac
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Spring Parade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Colorado Dawn
Kilz
Very similar
Modest Violet
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Light Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Inspired Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Inspired Lilac
#DFD9E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85AC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Inspired Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Inspired 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 Inspired Lilac.
More off-white colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the off-white family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Inspired Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Inspired Lilac have?
Inspired Lilac by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the off-white color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Inspired Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Inspired Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Inspired Lilac are Violet Pearl by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Mauve Mist by Behr (a near-identical match), Sugarplum by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Inspired 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 Inspired Lilac?
Inspired Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 70.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Inspired Lilac's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.