Queen Anne Lilac 21 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C0B6B4, LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Always Taupe from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C0B6B4 · 21
Queen Anne Lilac
48%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Queen Anne Lilac Technical Profile
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Queen Anne Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Queen Anne 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-WilliamsQueen Anne Lilac
Nearly identical
KilzAlways Taupe
Always Taupe
Kilz
Nearly identical
Luxurious
PPG
Nearly identical
Winter Calm
Valspar
Nearly identical
Chocolate Milk
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Flutter by
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
North Island
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Georgian Pink
Behr
Nearly identical
North Island
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dove Tale
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Victorian Mauve
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Queen Anne Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Queen Anne Lilac
#C0B6B4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA085
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Queen Anne Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Queen Anne 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 Queen Anne Lilac.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Queen Anne Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Queen Anne Lilac have?
Queen Anne Lilac by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Queen Anne Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Queen Anne Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Queen Anne Lilac are Always Taupe by Kilz (a near-identical match), Luxurious by PPG (a near-identical match), Winter Calm by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Queen Anne 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 Queen Anne Lilac?
Queen Anne Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.0, 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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Why Queen Anne Lilac's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.