ColorplanBenjamin Moore Spring Lilac (1388) is a light purple with a violet undertone and an LRV of 64. For trim, try Mirage White (2116-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Purple |
| LRV | 64.1 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DCCDDD |
| RGB | 220, 205, 221 |
| HSL | 296°, 19%, 84% |
About Spring Lilac
Spring Lilac (1388) is a light purple from Benjamin Moore with a violet undertone. With an LRV of 64, Spring Lilac has visible color without darkening a room much.
North-facing light makes Spring Lilac 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. It's very close to Beach Plum (2072-60); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Spring Lilac changes with the light
Spring Lilac 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
Spring Lilac has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Spring Lilac 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 Spring Lilac close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Spring Lilac looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Spring Lilac in real homes
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Spring 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 8.9
Also close: Pink Shadow (ΔE 11.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Middleton Pink (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Grape Creme (ΔE 10.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Spring Lilac questions
What undertone does Spring Lilac have?
Spring Lilac has a violet undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Spring Lilac read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Spring Lilac a light or dark color?
Spring Lilac has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 64.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 64, Spring Lilac has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Spring Lilac in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rosy Outlook SW 6316 (closest available, ΔE 8.9); Farrow & Ball: Calluna No.270 (closest available, ΔE 7.6); Behr: Dusty Lilac N110-1 (closest available, ΔE 6.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Spring Lilac?
Try Mirage White (2116-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Spring Lilac's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Spring Lilac work best?
Spring Lilac works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 64, Spring Lilac has visible color without darkening a room much.
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