Queen Anne Lilac 21 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C0B6B4, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #C0B6B4 · 21
Queen Anne Lilac
48%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Queen Anne Lilac Technical Profile
HEX Code#C0B6B4
RGB192, 182, 180
Estimated LRV48.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Queen Anne Lilac
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Queen Anne Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Queen Anne Lilac are Always Taupe by Kilz (a close digital match), Luxurious by PPG (a close digital match), Winter Calm by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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