Evening Lilac 1002-5B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #917E99, estimated LRV 23 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wild Orchid from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #917E99 · 1002-5B
Evening Lilac
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Evening Lilac Technical Profile
HEX Code#917E99
RGB145, 126, 153
Estimated LRV23.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Evening Lilac
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Evening Lilac
#917E99
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD85A5
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Evening Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Evening 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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Evening Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Evening Lilac have?
Evening Lilac by Valspar 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 Evening Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Evening Lilac are Wild Orchid by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Imagine That by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Purple Foxglove Flower by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Evening 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 Evening Lilac?
Evening Lilac has a estimated lightness value of 23.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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