Lavender Lake 4001-5C is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #ADACC0, LRV 42 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Morning Violet from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ADACC0 · 4001-5C
Lavender Lake
42%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Lavender Lake Technical Profile
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Lavender Lake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lavender Lake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparLavender Lake
Nearly identical
PPGMorning Violet
Morning Violet
PPG
Nearly identical
Central Mauve
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Violet Crush
Vista Paint
Very similar
Violet Crush
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Upscale
Behr
Very similar
Spring Tulip
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Madder Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hush Lilac
Kilz
Very similar
Modern Lavender
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Window Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lavender Lake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lavender Lake
#ADACC0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B85AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lavender Lake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lavender Lake 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 Lavender Lake.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lavender Lake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lavender Lake have?
Lavender Lake by Valspar has a cool (violet) 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 Lavender Lake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lavender Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lavender Lake are Morning Violet by PPG (a near-identical match), Central Mauve by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Heather Field by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lavender Lake'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 Lavender Lake?
Lavender Lake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.2, 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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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 Lavender Lake's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.