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Sherwin-Williams Radiant Lilac

SW 0074 · #A489A0 · LRV ~28.3

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Pale Plum (~97% proximity)

Radiant Lilac (SW 0074) is a dark purple from Sherwin-Williams with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 28.3 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Glidden Pale Plum (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Radiant Lilac in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

28.3 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

SW 0074

HEX

#A489A0

RGB

164, 137, 160

HSL

309°, 13%, 59%

Family

Purples

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Radiant Lilac FAQ

What undertone does Radiant Lilac have?

Radiant Lilac has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark purple, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Radiant Lilac?

Radiant Lilac has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Radiant Lilac in other brands?

Glidden: Pale Plum (PPG1177-5), ~97% proximity; PPG: Pale Plum (PPG1177-5), ~96% proximity; Behr: Aged To Perfection (M100-4), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Fields of Provence (V075-4), ~92% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Carolina Plum (1384), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Berry Cream (HGSW9075), ~90% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Grapevine (DET408), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), ~78% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Radiant Lilac?

The HEX code of Radiant Lilac (SW 0074) is #A489A0, RGB 164, 137, 160. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.