Blooming Lilac 7166 is a blue paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #8173AB, LRV 20 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Plum Preserve from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8173AB · 7166
Blooming Lilac
20%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Blooming Lilac Technical Profile
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Blooming Lilac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blooming Lilac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintBlooming Lilac
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sPlum Preserve
Plum Preserve
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Purple Rhapsody
PPG
Nearly identical
Bravo!
Valspar
Very similar
Plum Swirl
Behr
Very similar
Pearl Violet
RAL
Very similar
Belladona
Kilz
Very similar
Smashed Grape
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Charmed Violet
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cheerful Crocus
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Forget‐Me‐Not
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blooming Lilac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blooming Lilac
#8173AB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A385AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blooming Lilac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blooming 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
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Blooming Lilac.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Blooming Lilac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blooming Lilac have?
Blooming Lilac by Vista Paint has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Blooming Lilac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blooming Lilac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blooming Lilac are Plum Preserve by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Purple Rhapsody by PPG (a near-identical match), Bravo! by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Blooming 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 Blooming Lilac?
Blooming Lilac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Blooming Lilac's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.