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Radiant Lilac

We've categorized Radiant Lilac as a versatile Purple because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 3 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#A489A0

LRV

28.32

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Light Reflectance Value
28.32
Medium
TemperatureCool
SaturationMidtone

Radiant Lilac in Real Rooms

Radiant Lilac has a medium LRV of 28.32 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Purple family, the photos below show it applied in a living room.

3 Living Room Photos

Radiant Lilac anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.

SW Radiant Lilac living room review

Living room walls in Radiant Lilac create a dreamy, sophisticated space.

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Sherwin Williams Radiant Lilac living room interior

Painted in Radiant Lilac, the living room glows with serene beauty.

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Sherwin Williams Radiant Lilac living room

Living room walls in Radiant Lilac establish an enchanting atmosphere.

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Coordinating Colors

First Star
Radiant Lilac
First Star vs Radiant Lilac
First Star
Radiant Lilac
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First Star
7646 · LRV 69
Sherwin-Williams
Radiant Lilac
0074 · LRV 28

First Star reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 28), opening up a space where Radiant Lilac encloses it.

Peppercorn
Radiant Lilac
Peppercorn vs Radiant Lilac
Peppercorn
Radiant Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Peppercorn
7674 · LRV 10
Sherwin-Williams
Radiant Lilac
0074 · LRV 28

At LRV 28 vs 10, Radiant Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Baroness
Radiant Lilac
Baroness vs Radiant Lilac
Baroness
Radiant Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Baroness
6837 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Radiant Lilac
0074 · LRV 28

With LRVs of 28 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Radiant Lilac
Thistle
Radiant Lilac vs Thistle
Radiant Lilac
Thistle
Sherwin-Williams
Radiant Lilac
0074 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Thistle
6283 · LRV 30

With LRVs of 30 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Berry Cream
Radiant Lilac
Berry Cream vs Radiant Lilac
Berry Cream
Radiant Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Berry Cream
9075 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Radiant Lilac
0074 · LRV 28

With LRVs of 28 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Radiant Lilac
Radiant Lilac vs Ruby Violet
Radiant Lilac
Ruby Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Radiant Lilac
0074 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Ruby Violet
9076 · LRV 24

A 5-point LRV gap (28 vs 24) makes Radiant Lilac the marginally brighter of the two.

Radiant Lilac
Radiant Lilac vs Rose
Radiant Lilac
Rose
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Radiant Lilac
0074 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Rose
6290 · LRV 34

Rose reads slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 28), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Radiant Lilac
Plum Blossom vs Radiant Lilac
Plum Blossom
Radiant Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Plum Blossom
6974 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Radiant Lilac
0074 · LRV 28

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Radiant Lilac
Kismet vs Radiant Lilac
Kismet
Radiant Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Kismet
6830 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Radiant Lilac
0074 · LRV 28

With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Radiant Lilac
Radiant Lilac vs Veri Berri
Radiant Lilac
Veri Berri
Sherwin-Williams
Radiant Lilac
0074 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Veri Berri
9069 · LRV 21

Radiant Lilac reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Drama Violet
Radiant Lilac
Drama Violet vs Radiant Lilac
Drama Violet
Radiant Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Drama Violet
6978 · LRV 29
Sherwin-Williams
Radiant Lilac
0074 · LRV 28

With LRVs of 29 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Gentle Grape
Radiant Lilac
Gentle Grape vs Radiant Lilac
Gentle Grape
Radiant Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Gentle Grape
9074 · LRV 26
Sherwin-Williams
Radiant Lilac
0074 · LRV 28

With LRVs of 28 and 26, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Radiant Lilac
Kingston vs Radiant Lilac
Kingston
Radiant Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Kingston
9677 · LRV 70
Sherwin-Williams
Radiant Lilac
0074 · LRV 28

Kingston reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 28), opening up a space where Radiant Lilac encloses it.

Radiant Lilac
Radiant Lilac vs Window Pane
Radiant Lilac
Window Pane
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Radiant Lilac
0074 · LRV 28
Sherwin-Williams
Window Pane
6210 · LRV 72

Window Pane reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 28), opening up a space where Radiant Lilac encloses it.

Radiant Lilac
Piedmont vs Radiant Lilac
Piedmont
Radiant Lilac
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Piedmont
9657 · LRV 60
Sherwin-Williams
Radiant Lilac
0074 · LRV 28

At LRV 60 vs 28, Piedmont is decisively the brighter choice.

Dard Hunter Green
Radiant Lilac
Dard Hunter Green vs Radiant Lilac
Dard Hunter Green
Radiant Lilac
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Dard Hunter Green
0041 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Radiant Lilac
0074 · LRV 28

At LRV 28 vs 6, Radiant Lilac is decisively the brighter choice.

Billiard Green
Radiant Lilac
Billiard Green vs Radiant Lilac
Billiard Green
Radiant Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Billiard Green
0016 · LRV 9
Sherwin-Williams
Radiant Lilac
0074 · LRV 28

Radiant Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 9), opening up a space where Billiard Green encloses it.

Radiant Lilac
Roycroft Bottle Green
Radiant Lilac vs Roycroft Bottle Green
Radiant Lilac
Roycroft Bottle Green
Sherwin-Williams
Radiant Lilac
0074 · LRV 28

Radiant Lilac reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 5), opening up a space where Roycroft Bottle Green encloses it.

Holly Glen
Radiant Lilac
Holly Glen vs Radiant Lilac
Holly Glen
Radiant Lilac
Sherwin-Williams
Holly Glen
9678 · LRV 57
Sherwin-Williams
Radiant Lilac
0074 · LRV 28

Holly Glen reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 28), opening up a space where Radiant Lilac encloses it.

Color Codes

HEX#A489A0
RGB164, 137, 160
HSL309° 13% 59%
CMYK0 16 2 36
CIE LabL: 60.2 a: 14.3 b: -8.3
XYZX: 30.60 Y: 28.32 Z: 37.11