Modern Lavender 9688 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A8AAB3, LRV 40 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Excalibur Gray from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A8AAB3 · 9688
Modern Lavender
40%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Modern Lavender Technical Profile
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Modern Lavender in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Modern Lavender in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsModern Lavender
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreExcalibur Gray
Excalibur Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bethel Corner
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Buffed Plum
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
A Month of Sundays
Valspar
Nearly identical
Canyon Sunset
Behr
Nearly identical
Dusky Mood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ascot Blue
PPG
Very similar
Hazy Purple
Kilz
Very similar
Window Grey
RAL
Very similar
Winterfell
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Modern Lavender
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Modern Lavender
#A8AAB3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9285AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Modern Lavender
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Modern 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
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Modern Lavender — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Modern Lavender have?
Modern Lavender by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (blue) 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 Modern Lavender in your own space before committing.
What colors match Modern Lavender from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Modern Lavender are Excalibur Gray by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bethel Corner by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Buffed Plum by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Modern 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 Modern Lavender?
Modern Lavender has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Modern Lavender's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.