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Cambridge Lily

41%LRV Value
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Cambridge Lily Technical Profile

What color is Cambridge Lily? It's a medium cool neutral with the hex code #A1AFAA. Colors similar to Cambridge Lily include Sherwin-Williams Eventide, Behr Frozen Pond, Benjamin Moore Castle Walls. Cambridge Lily has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 41 gives Cambridge Lily depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a cool neutral, Cambridge Lily pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.

HEX Code#A1AFAA
RGB161, 175, 170
LRV41.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar
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Colors Similar to Cambridge Lily

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Eventide

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Frozen Pond

Behr

Nearly identical

Castle Walls

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Gaelic Garden

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Polaris

PPG

Very similar

Gaelic Garden

Vista Paint

Very similar

Sage Pond

Kilz

Very similar

Casting Shadow

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cambridge Lily

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cambridge Lily

#A1AFAA

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#85A8AD

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cambridge Lily

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Waterby

Complement

Mauve Desert

Cambridge Lily Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Billiard Room

Pop

Awakening

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Flannel Gray

Pop

Brazilian Blush

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Magician's Cloak

Pop

Glorious

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Cambridge Lily.

Blue Arrow

Valspar · 5001-3C

#A0B0B1

Favourite Jade

Valspar · 5004-3C

#A2B0A0

Ballroom Dancing

Valspar · 5005-4A

#A9B4A5

Spearmint Haze

Valspar · 5006-5C

#9DBAA7

Tropical Bay

Valspar · 5002-3C

#A0B9B2

Green Trellis

Valspar · 5006-3C

#AAB9A5

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Tranquil Aqua

Sherwin-Williams · 7611

#7C9AA0

Scandinavian Sky

PPG · 1149-3

#C2D3D6

Midnight Clover

PPG · 1138-7

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Smoky Blue

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Carambola

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#EFEBD1

Spring Forest

Vista Paint · C-737

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Cambridge Lily — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cambridge Lily have?
Cambridge Lily by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Cambridge Lily from other brands?
The closest matches are Eventide by Sherwin-Williams (#A3AFAC), Frozen Pond by Behr (#A5B4AF), Castle Walls by Benjamin Moore (#A3AEA6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cambridge Lily?
Cambridge Lily has an LRV of 41.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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