Native Lilac by Valspar paint color
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Ref. #AB9CAC · 4001-4A

Native Lilac

35%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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Native Lilac 4001-4A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AB9CAC, LRV 35 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gypsy's Gown from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Native Lilac Technical Profile

HEX Code#AB9CAC
RGB171, 156, 172
LRV35.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familygray
BrandValspar

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Native Lilac in Every Brand

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

ValsparNative Lilac
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGypsy's Gown

Gypsy's Gown

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Heirloom Orchid

Behr

Nearly identical

High Society Violet

PPG

Nearly identical

Inspired

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Gypsy’s Gown

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Obi Lilac

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Voila!

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Veiled Violet

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Mauve Melody

Kilz

Very similar

Cinder Rose

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Window Grey

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Native Lilac

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Native Lilac

#AB9CAC

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#AD859C

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Native Lilac

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Grayed Lilac

Complement

Favourite Jade

Native Lilac Room Palettes

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

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pink Pizzazz

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Brushed Lavender

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Swampwater

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

April Morning

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Polly Green

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Native Lilac.

Serious Violet

Valspar · 1003-5C

#B094B6

Iris Blossom

Valspar · 1001-5C

#A796B8

Gleeful Joy

Valspar · 1001-3C

#A891B6

Rocky Bluffs

Valspar · 4003-1C

#ADA9A4

Glass Slippers

Valspar · 1003-8A

#BAA0B1

Dusky Hyacinth

Valspar · 1003-10A

#AF9D9C

More gray colors from other brands

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

Aganthus Green

Benjamin Moore · 472

#BAC1AE

Steely Gray

Sherwin-Williams · 7664

#90979B

Ares Shadow

Hirshfield's · 0207

#62584C

Ivy Topiary

Behr · PPU8-25

#676150

Fallen Rock

Dunn-Edwards · DE6389

#8E8583

Violet Shadow

Dunn-Edwards · DEA192

#4D4860

Native Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Native Lilac have?
Native 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 Native Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Native Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Native Lilac are Gypsy's Gown by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Heirloom Orchid by Behr (a near-identical match), High Society Violet by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Native 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 Native Lilac?
Native Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.4, 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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