ColorplanBenjamin Moore Misty Lilac (2071-70) is a light cool white with a cool blue undertone and an LRV of 79.
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 78.7 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #EAE3F0 |
| RGB | 234, 227, 240 |
| HSL | 272°, 30%, 92% |
About Misty Lilac
Misty Lilac (2071-70) is a light cool white from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue undertone. With an LRV of 79, Misty Lilac reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
North-facing light makes Misty Lilac read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. Next to Sugarplum (1394), it's lighter.
How Misty Lilac changes with the light
Misty Lilac is a cool, crisp white: lovely in bright south or west light, but in north-facing rooms it can look gray. For north rooms, a warmer white is the safer choice.
North-facing rooms
Misty Lilac is a cool white that can look gray or flat in north light; a warmer white holds up better.
East-facing rooms
Misty Lilac will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Misty Lilac will look bright and clean in south light, one of the best places for a crisp white.
West-facing rooms
Misty Lilac looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Misty Lilac in real homes
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Misty Lilac 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 9.5
Also close: Ice Cube (ΔE 9.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.7
Also close: Calluna (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Crushed Peony (ΔE 8.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Misty Lilac questions
What undertone does Misty Lilac have?
Misty Lilac has a cool blue undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Misty Lilac read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Misty Lilac a light or dark color?
Misty Lilac has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 78.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 79, Misty Lilac reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Misty Lilac in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Snowbound SW 7004 (closest available, ΔE 9.5); Farrow & Ball: Middleton Pink No.245 (closest available, ΔE 6.7); Behr: Dusty Lilac N110-1 (closest available, ΔE 7.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Misty Lilac?
Misty Lilac is light enough to use on walls, trim and ceiling for a seamless look. Use a semi-gloss on trim and a flat finish on the ceiling to add subtle definition.
Where does Misty Lilac work best?
Misty Lilac works well in whole-house walls, living rooms, bedrooms and trim with a deeper wall color. With an LRV of 79, Misty Lilac reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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