Evening Lilac 1002-5B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #917E99, 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.
Ref. #917E99 · 1002-5B
Evening Lilac
23%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Evening Lilac Technical Profile
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Evening Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Evening Lilac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparEvening Lilac
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWild Orchid
Wild Orchid
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Imagine That
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Purple Foxglove Flower
PPG
Nearly identical
Imagine That
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Persian Rose
Kilz
Very similar
Spiny Urchin
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Gypsy Magic
Behr
Very similar
Pale Eggplant
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Veri Berri
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Evening Lilac
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Evening 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Evening Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Evening Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Evening Lilac are Wild Orchid by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Imagine That by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Purple Foxglove Flower by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Evening Lilac's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.