Sherwin-Williams Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) records 70.86% LRV and 88.1 L*_HK lightness (#DFD9E4, RGB 223/217/228). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=87.44, a*=4.03, b*=-4.66, C*=6.16, h°=310.9°) place SW 6820 in the Earthy Warm Taupe class. Top cross-brand matches for Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) are Behr Sweet Bianca (M560-1, ΔE=1.4) and Benjamin Moore Sugarplum (1394, ΔE=0.97).
Sherwin-Williams Inspired Lilac (SW 6820, #DFD9E4) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Sherwin-Williams) | Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) | #DFD9E4 | 70.86% | Earthy Warm Taupe | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Sweet Bianca (M560-1) | #E2DEEA | 75% | Cool Violet-Grey | ΔE 1.40 (97.1%) |
| Behr #2 | Spring Bouquet (S100-1) | #D9D2DC | 66% | Earthy Warm Taupe | ΔE 1.68 (96.5%) |
| Benjamin Moore #1 | Sugarplum (1394) | #E3DCE8 | 73.29% | Earthy Warm Taupe | ΔE 0.97 (98%) |
| Benjamin Moore #2 | Touch Of Gray (2116-60) | #DCD6DD | 68.51% | Earthy Warm Taupe | ΔE 1.94 (95.9%) |
Cross-room ΔE=1.4 equivalent for SW 6820: Sweet Bianca (M560-1) delivers +4.1 LRV points lighter than Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) with matched C*=6.43 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.68 equivalent for SW 6820: Spring Bouquet (S100-1) delivers -4.9 LRV points deeper than Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) with matched C*=5.85 saturation.
Visual ΔE=2.09 alternative to SW 6820: Blissful (P560-1) delivers +5.1 LRV points lighter than Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) with +1.27 higher C*=7.43 chroma.
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.97 match for SW 6820: Sugarplum (1394) delivers +2.4 LRV points lighter than Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) with +0.59 higher C*=6.75 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.94 equivalent for SW 6820: Touch Of Gray (2116-60) delivers -2.3 LRV points deeper than Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) with -1.89 softer C*=4.27 chroma.
Visual ΔE=2.5 alternative to SW 6820: Misty Lilac (2071-70) delivers +7.8 LRV points lighter than Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) with +1.05 higher C*=7.21 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Inspired Lilac (#DFD9E4, LRV 70.86%).
Inspired Lilac (SW 6820, b*=-4.66) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Inspired Lilac
3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for SW 6820 (2700K shifts to #FED2C2)
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Code SW 6820 (Inspired Lilac) reflects 70.86% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Sherwin-Williams Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) registers J'=89.4, a'=3.67, and b'=-5.29 with HSL (273°, 17%, 87%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 88.1 L*_HK. Because SW 6820 carries a*=4.03 red-green and b*=-4.66 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=6.16, Inspired Lilac projects a warm earthy warm taupe character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Sherwin-Williams SW 6820 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) holds its native #E7D8DB swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, SW 6820 adapts to #EDD6D1; at 3500K halogen, Inspired Lilac transitions to #F3D5CB; at 3000K residential LED, SW 6820 warms to #F9D3C6; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) settles at #FED2C2.
When cross-matching Sherwin-Williams Inspired Lilac (SW 6820, #DFD9E4), Behr Sweet Bianca (M560-1, #E2DEEA, LRV 75%) scores ΔE2000=1.4 and CAM16=1.82, followed by Spring Bouquet (S100-1, ΔE=1.68). In Benjamin Moore, Sugarplum (1394, #E3DCE8, LRV 73.29%) achieves ΔE2000=0.97 ahead of Touch Of Gray (2116-60, ΔE=1.94). Coordinate SW 6820 with High Reflective White (SW 7757) ceilings, Alabaster (SW 7008) trim, Grape Mist (SW 6548) hallways, and Swanky Gray (SW 6261) accents.
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Sherwin-Williams Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 70.86% (#DFD9E4) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 88.1 L*_HK.
At 70.86% reflectance, Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) is a mid-tone Sherwin-Williams shade with enough pigment depth (L*=87.44) to hold its #DFD9E4 color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=87.44, a*=4.03, b*=-4.66) classifies Sherwin-Williams Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) as a Warm Earthy Warm Taupe with C*=6.16 chroma and h°=310.9° hue.
Pair Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) with North & East Windows for SW 6820 (70.86% LRV) and Quarter-Sawn Walnut & Greige Porcelain paired with Inspired Lilac. Under 2700K evening bulbs, SW 6820 shifts from #DFD9E4 toward #FED2C2.
Closest verified equivalents to Sherwin-Williams Inspired Lilac (SW 6820, #DFD9E4) are Behr Sweet Bianca (M560-1, #E2DEEA) at ΔE2000=1.4 and Benjamin Moore Sugarplum (1394, #E3DCE8) at ΔE2000=0.97.
Both M560-1 and 1394 matches are verified against Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Sherwin-Williams Inspired Lilac (SW 6820, LRV 70.86%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Sherwin-Williams Alabaster (SW 7008, #EDEAE0, LRV 82.35%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing Alabaster (SW 7008) with Inspired Lilac (SW 6820) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.