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Sherwin-Williams Radiant Lilac

SW 0074 · #A489A0 · LRV 28.3

Compare with other brands: Glidden Pale Plum is a 97% match

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

Compare Radiant Lilac with other brands

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LRV

28.3 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

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

Glidden: Pale Plum (PPG1177-5), 97%; PPG: Pale Plum (PPG1177-5), 96%; Behr: Aged To Perfection (M100-4), 94%; Valspar: Fields of Provence (V075-4), 92%; Benjamin Moore: Carolina Plum (1384), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Berry Cream (HGSW9075), 90%; Dunn-Edwards: Grapevine (DET408), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Brassica (No. 271), 78%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.