French Lilac
There is more to Benjamin Moore French Lilac (1403) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. A blue and purple undertone may emerge most clearly where the paint meets a cleaner white, stone surface or contrasting textile. Because screens flatten both light and texture, sample the paint beside the finishes that will ultimately surround it.
Hex
#C7C3D9LRV
56.14
Coordinating Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (66 vs 56) makes Balboa Mist the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 56 vs 24, French Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 85 vs 56, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 83 vs 56, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 56 and 55, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 7-point LRV gap (63 vs 56) makes Lavender Mist the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 56 and 54, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (56 vs 50) makes French Lilac the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Spring Iris reads slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 56), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
French Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 33), opening up a space where Snugglepuss encloses it.
French Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 43), opening up a space where Crocus encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
A pastel purple with a gentle hint of blue undertone.