Lilac Buds 1004-8B is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DFCCCE, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Malted from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFCCCE · 1004-8B
Lilac Buds
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Lilac Buds Technical Profile
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Lilac Buds in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lilac Buds in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparLilac Buds
Nearly identical
BehrMalted
Malted
Behr
Nearly identical
Rosebud Pink
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rosebud
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Paris Romance
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Powder Blush
PPG
Nearly identical
Desert Mauve
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Odyssey Lilac
Vista Paint
Very similar
Velvet Blush
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sweet Blush
Kilz
Very similar
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Air .07
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lilac Buds
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lilac Buds
#DFCCCE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9585
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lilac Buds
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lilac Buds 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 Lilac Buds.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Lilac Buds — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lilac Buds have?
Lilac Buds by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lilac Buds in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lilac Buds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lilac Buds are Malted by Behr (a near-identical match), Rosebud Pink by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Rosebud by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lilac Buds'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 Lilac Buds?
Lilac Buds has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.3, 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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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 Lilac Buds's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.