Blooming Lilac by Vista Paint paint color
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Ref. #8173AB · 7166

Blooming Lilac

20%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
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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.

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Blooming Lilac Technical Profile

HEX Code#8173AB
RGB129, 115, 171
LRV19.9
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
Color Familyblue
BrandVista Paint

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Blooming Lilac

Complement

Soil Topper

Blooming Lilac Room Palettes

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

Walls

Sweet Musette

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pink Parade

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Desired Dawn

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Brighton Beach

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Desired Dawn

Trim

Tinted or Not?

Accent

This Color

Pop

Hyper

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Vista Paint Colors

Other Vista Paint colors close to Blooming Lilac.

Plum Preserve

Vista Paint · 1256

#7C70A9

Royal Raul

Vista Paint · 7158

#8771B2

Regal Jewel

Vista Paint · 7150

#8C75A2

Grape Gathering

Vista Paint · 7199

#8481AE

Plum Berry

Vista Paint · 7198

#75709E

Premiere Purple

Vista Paint · 7223

#747C9F

More blue colors from other brands

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

Mill Run Blue

PPG · 70BG 60/145

#AFCFE2

Utah Sky

Behr · 560A-3

#B1EBFB

True Turquoise

PPG · 19BG 61/207

#9AD5E2

Glacier Mist

Valspar · 4005-3B

#AEBECE

Laguna Green

Valspar · 5007-10B

#34A79E

Blue Nile

Sherwin-Williams · 6776

#01717E

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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