Lindsey Lilac by Valspar paint color
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Ref. #C9B2BD · 1002-8A

Lindsey Lilac

48%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Lindsey Lilac 1002-8A is a neutral paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C9B2BD, LRV 48 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Desireé from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Lindsey Lilac Technical Profile

HEX Code#C9B2BD
RGB201, 178, 189
LRV47.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyneutral
BrandValspar

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Lindsey Lilac in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Lindsey Lilac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparLindsey Lilac
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sDesireé

Desireé

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Desireé

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Subdued Hue

Behr

Nearly identical

Rose Marble

PPG

Nearly identical

Mauve Finery

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Barely Berry

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Melting Violet

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Hidden Sanctuary

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Mauve Melody

Kilz

Very similar

Cinder Rose

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Air .07

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Lindsey Lilac

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Lindsey Lilac

#C9B2BD

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD8585

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Lindsey Lilac

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Lindsey Lilac

Complement

Crystal Oasis

Lindsey Lilac Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Bridle Leather Brown

Pop

Sienna Dust

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Pensive Plum

Pop

Green Gecko

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

Vegas Green

Pop

Divot

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Lindsey Lilac.

Seagull Beach

Valspar · 1002-10B

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Floral Vista

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#C7AAC7

Violet Sweet

Valspar · 1003-6A

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Cathedral Morning

Valspar · 8004-5C

#D1BEBA

Sugarplum Dance

Valspar · 1006-6A

#CFA8B4

Rosy Linen

Valspar · 8004-4C

#C4B1AF

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Country Faire

Dutch Boy · 329-3DB

#A9C0AD

Smoky Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 7604

#596E79

Carambola

Sherwin-Williams · 9667

#EFEBD1

Spring Forest

Vista Paint · 0738

#65906D

Inevitable

PPG · 10-24

#9DAAB9

Deep Wine

PPG · 75RR 06/129

#604245

Lindsey Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Lindsey Lilac have?
Lindsey Lilac by Valspar has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Lindsey Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lindsey Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lindsey Lilac are Desireé by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Desireé by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Subdued Hue by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lindsey 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 Lindsey Lilac?
Lindsey Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.9, 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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