Radiant Lilac 74 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A489A0, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #A489A0 · 74
Radiant Lilac
28%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Radiant Lilac Technical Profile
HEX Code#A489A0
RGB164, 137, 160
Estimated LRV28.3
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Radiant Lilac
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Radiant Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Radiant Lilac are Pale Plum by PPG (a close digital match), Lady Like by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Sweet Purple by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Radiant Lilac's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.