ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lilac Hush (CSP-490) is a light warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 65. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Crushed Ice (SW 7647), Farrow & Ball Ammonite (No.274) and Behr Chic Gray (PPU26-10). For trim, try Oyster (2115-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 64.8 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D6D2CD |
| RGB | 214, 210, 205 |
| HSL | 33°, 10%, 82% |
About Lilac Hush
Lilac Hush (CSP-490) is a light warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 65, Lilac Hush has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lilac Hush's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Barren Plain (2111-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Lilac Hush changes with the light
Lilac Hush has a fairly balanced undertone: it shifts a little cooler in north light and a little warmer in afternoon west light, which makes it an easy choice for most rooms.
North-facing rooms
In north light Lilac Hush will look a little cooler and grayer than on the chip.
East-facing rooms
Lilac Hush will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Lilac Hush close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Lilac Hush will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Lilac Hush in real homes
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Lilac Hush equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Very close · ΔE 1.3
Also close: Big Chill (ΔE 1.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Cornforth White (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lilac Hush questions
What undertone does Lilac Hush have?
Lilac Hush has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Lilac Hush's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Lilac Hush a light or dark color?
Lilac Hush has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 64.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 65, Lilac Hush has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Lilac Hush in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Crushed Ice SW 7647 (very close, ΔE 1.3); Farrow & Ball: Ammonite No.274 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Chic Gray PPU26-10 (very close, ΔE 2.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lilac Hush?
Try Oyster (2115-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Lilac Hush's undertone.
Where does Lilac Hush work best?
Lilac Hush works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 65, Lilac Hush has visible color without darkening a room much.
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