ColorplanBenjamin Moore Lilac Pink (2074-40) is a deep purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 30. For trim, try Purple Cream (2073-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 30.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C280B4 |
| RGB | 194, 128, 180 |
| HSL | 313°, 35%, 63% |
About Lilac Pink
Lilac Pink (2074-40) is a deep, medium-strength purple from Benjamin Moore that leans violet. With an LRV of 30, Lilac Pink absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Lilac Pink read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Pink Raspberry (2075-40), it's cooler.
How Lilac Pink changes with the light
Lilac Pink has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Lilac Pink has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Lilac Pink 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 Pink close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Lilac Pink looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Lilac Pink in real homes
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Lilac Pink 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
Closest available · ΔE 16.7
Also close: Dressy Rose (ΔE 18.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 9.6
Also close: Cinder Rose (ΔE 15.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 18.0
Also close: Atmospheric (ΔE 19.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Lilac Pink questions
What undertone does Lilac Pink have?
Lilac Pink has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Lilac Pink read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Lilac Pink a light or dark color?
Lilac Pink has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 30.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 30, Lilac Pink absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Lilac Pink in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ash Violet SW 6549 (closest available, ΔE 16.7); Farrow & Ball: Rangwali No.296 (closest available, ΔE 9.6); Behr: Dark Pewter PPU18-04 (closest available, ΔE 18.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Lilac Pink?
Try Purple Cream (2073-70) on trim and Mirage White (2116-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Lilac Pink's undertone.
Where does Lilac Pink work best?
Lilac Pink works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 30, Lilac Pink absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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