Modern Lavender 9688 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A8AAB3, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #A8AAB3 · 9688
Modern Lavender
40%Estimated LRV
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Modern Lavender Technical Profile
HEX Code#A8AAB3
RGB168, 170, 179
Estimated LRV40.3
UndertoneCool (Blue)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Modern Lavender
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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
Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Modern Lavender from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Modern Lavender are Excalibur Gray by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Bethel Corner by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Buffed Plum by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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