Spring Lilac vs Violet Petal paint color comparison

Spring Lilac vs Violet Petal

Spring LilacBenjamin MoorevsViolet PetalBenjamin MooreΔE 5.2 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Spring Lilac reads as pink-purple, while Violet Petal reads as purple — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 63 vs 54, Spring Lilac will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a purple quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 5.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Spring Lilac
Benjamin Moore · 1388
LRV62.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1388
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Violet Petal
Benjamin Moore · 1382
LRV54.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1382
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Spring Lilac vs Violet Petal Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Spring Lilac on one side and Violet Petal on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.