Blackberry Jam vs Lilac Gray

Blackberry JamPPGvsLilac GrayValsparΔE 19.5Distinct difference

Blackberry Jam (PPG) and Lilac Gray (Valspar) come from different manufacturers. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. The 9-point LRV gap — 25 for Lilac Gray vs 16 for Blackberry Jam — means Lilac Gray will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 19.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Blackberry Jam
PPG · PPG1178-6
Hex#87657e
LRV16.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1178-6
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessDark
Lilac Gray
Valspar · 1003-9C
Hex#988583
LRV25.1
BrandValspar
Number1003-9C
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Blackberry Jam vs Lilac Gray Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blackberry Jam on one side and Lilac Gray 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.

More Blackberry Jam comparisons

See how Blackberry Jam stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Blackberry Jam
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Blackberry Jam
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Blackberry Jam
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Blackberry Jam reads slightly lighter

Purbeck Stone
Blackberry Jam
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone is the lighter choice

Evergreen Fog
Blackberry Jam
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Evergreen Fog reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Blackberry Jam
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle is the lighter choice

Agreeable Gray
Blackberry Jam
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Blackberry Jam
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Blackberry Jam
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Denim Drift reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Blackberry Jam
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray is the lighter choice

Naval
Blackberry Jam
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Blackberry Jam reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Blackberry Jam
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn is the lighter choice

Bancha
Blackberry Jam
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Nearly identical in tone

Hardwick White
Blackberry Jam
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Hardwick White is the lighter choice

Pure White
Blackberry Jam
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Blackberry Jam
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Artichoke reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Blackberry Jam
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Blackberry Jam
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Blackberry Jam
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Blackberry Jam
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Blackberry Jam reads slightly lighter

Skimming Stone
Blackberry Jam
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Blackberry Jam
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue is the lighter choice

Calamine
Blackberry Jam
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Blackberry Jam
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Treron reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Blackberry Jam
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Blackberry Jam reads slightly lighter

Saybrook Sage
Blackberry Jam
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Blackberry Jam
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Pale Green reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Blackberry Jam
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Blackberry Jam reads slightly lighter

Cement grey
Blackberry Jam
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Cement grey reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Blackberry Jam
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green is the lighter choice