Radiant Lilac 74 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A489A0, LRV 28 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Plum from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A489A0 · 74
Radiant Lilac
28%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Radiant Lilac Technical Profile
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Radiant Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Radiant 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-WilliamsRadiant Lilac
Nearly identical
PPGPale Plum
Pale Plum
PPG
Nearly identical
Lady Like
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sweet Purple
Valspar
Nearly identical
Berry Bright
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Uptown Girl
Behr
Very similar
Berry Bloom
Kilz
Very similar
Plum-Med Purple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Carolina Plum
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Grapevine
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pastel Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Radiant Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Radiant Lilac
#A489A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8593
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Radiant Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Radiant 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 Radiant 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.
Radiant Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Radiant Lilac have?
Radiant Lilac by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (pink) 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 Radiant Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Radiant Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Radiant Lilac are Pale Plum by PPG (a near-identical match), Lady Like by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sweet Purple by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Radiant 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 Radiant Lilac?
Radiant Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Radiant Lilac's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.