Native Lilac 4001-4A is a gray paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #AB9CAC, estimated 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.
Valspar · #AB9CAC · 4001-4A
Native Lilac
35%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Native Lilac Technical Profile
HEX Code#AB9CAC
RGB171, 156, 172
Estimated LRV35.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familygray
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#A698A8
Close digital match
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#A99CA9
Close digital match
High Society Violet
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#AFA0B3
Close digital match
Inspired
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#AD9FAB
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Gypsy’s Gown
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#A496A6
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#B0A3B6
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Colors That Work With Native Lilac
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Native Lilac
#AB9CAC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD859C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Native 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Native Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Native Lilac are Gypsy's Gown by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Heirloom Orchid by Behr (a close digital match), High Society Violet by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Native Lilac's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.