Fragrant Lilac 4001-5B is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C4C4D1, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is North Cascades from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C4C4D1 · 4001-5B
Fragrant Lilac
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Fragrant Lilac Technical Profile
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Fragrant Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fragrant Lilac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparFragrant Lilac
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNorth Cascades
North Cascades
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Magellic Purple
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Satire
Behr
Nearly identical
Faded Violet
PPG
Very similar
Savoy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Twilight Spell
Kilz
Very similar
Grape Mist
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Kecia
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hailstorm
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Agate Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Air .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fragrant Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fragrant Lilac
#C4C4D1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9985AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fragrant Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fragrant 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 Fragrant 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.
Fragrant Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fragrant Lilac have?
Fragrant Lilac by Valspar has a neutral 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 Fragrant Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fragrant Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fragrant Lilac are North Cascades by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Magellic Purple by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Satire by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fragrant 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 Fragrant Lilac?
Fragrant Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Fragrant Lilac's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.