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Misty Lilac 2071-70
On-screen approximation from the published RGB value. Order a physical sample before you decide.
Undertone: Noticeable purple undertone
In CIELAB, Misty Lilac sits at L* 91.1, a* 4.7, b* -5.5. Its hue angle is 311° and its chroma is 7.2, so it leans purple clearly enough to notice on a full wall. It classifies as neutral-cool. Among Benjamin Moore colors with a similar LRV (±5), it is warmer (more yellow) than 2%.
LRV 78.0: very light
Light Reflectance Value runs from 0 (absolute black) to 100 (perfect white). At 78.0, Misty Lilac is lighter than 90% of Benjamin Moore colors. Reflects most light. Works in dim rooms, north-facing spaces, ceilings and trim; can look stark in strong southern light.
Closest Sherwin-Williams match to Misty Lilac
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spangle | SW 6834 | 2.36 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Inspired Lilac | SW 6820 | 2.49 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Elation | SW 6827 | 3.16 | Close — difference visible side by side |
Closest Behr match to Misty Lilac
Ranked by CIEDE2000 color difference (ΔE) computed from published RGB values. Below 2 is hard to tell apart on the wall; above 4 is a different color. Behr does not publish LRV, so Behr values here are estimates.
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blissful | P560-1 | 1.52 | Very close | |
| Powdery Mist | 650C-2 | 1.82 | Very close | |
| Bubble Bath | 660C-1 | 1.83 | Very close |
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
| Color | Code | ΔE2000 | How close | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugarplum | 1394 | 1.61 | Very close | |
| Raspberry Ice | 2072-70 | 2.58 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Purple Cream | 2073-70 | 2.79 | Close — difference visible side by side | |
| Touch of Gray | 2116-60 | 4.06 | Similar, clearly different | |
| Whisper Violet | 2070-70 | 4.14 | Similar, clearly different | |
| Easter Bonnet | 2074-70 | 4.20 | Similar, clearly different |
Lighter and darker versions
Colors from Benjamin Moore with nearly the same hue and saturation, one step lighter or darker.
- First Snowfall 1618 · darker, LRV 73.7
- Raindrops on Roses 1443 · darker, LRV 72.4
- Sugarplum 1394 · darker, LRV 73.4
Colors that go with Misty Lilac
Color-theory pairings — the nearest Benjamin Moore color to each rotated hue, keeping the same lightness and saturation:
- Woodland White 463 · complementary (180°)
- White Heaven 2068-70 · analogous (−30°)
- Purple Cream 2073-70 · analogous (+30°)
- Pensacola Pink 1184 · triadic (120°)
- Crystal Blue 2051-70 · triadic (240°)
Misty Lilac vs popular colors
- Lavender Mist (Benjamin Moore 2070-60, ΔE 5.9) is darker (LRV 63.2 vs 78.0), more blue/cool, more green.
- Winter Gray (Benjamin Moore 2117-60, ΔE 5.9) is darker (LRV 61.7 vs 78.0), more yellow/warm, more green, more muted.
- Lily Lavender (Benjamin Moore 2071-60, ΔE 7.0) is darker (LRV 64.3 vs 78.0), more blue/cool, more red/pink, more saturated.