Dusty Lilac → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Behr Dusty Lilac (PPU16-09), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Dusty Lilac
If you love Behr Dusty Lilac but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Behr, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Dusty Lilac (PPU16-09) is a medium purple with soft dusty lavender undertones. A soft, dusty lavender-gray. More purple than a neutral gray, more gray than a true purple. Sophisticated and calming. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 48) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Dusty Lilac and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Silver Peony (SW 6547) with a Delta E of 4.8, which is a "good match" level match. Silver Peony is pinker. Dusty Lilac is more purple. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Dusty Lilac
Silver Peony is pinker. Dusty Lilac is more purple.
| Dusty Lilac | Silver Peony | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 48 | 53 |
| Hex | #C0BCC0 | #CAC3C0 |
| Undertone | Soft Dusty Lavender | Soft Pink-Gray |
| Family | Purple | Pink |
Undertone Comparison
Dusty Lilac has soft dusty lavender undertones. A soft, dusty lavender-gray. More purple than a neutral gray, more gray than a true purple. Sophisticated and calming.
Silver Peony has soft pink-gray undertones. A soft, sophisticated pink-gray. Named for the silvery petals of a peony. More grown-up than a true pink, with enough gray to feel modern.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Dusty Lilac's soft dusty lavender quality may read differently than Silver Peony's soft pink-gray character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Dusty Lilac in Your Room
The lavender is subtle. In cool light, the purple shows. In warm light, reads as a cool neutral gray. Grown-up and refined.
Silver Peony in Your Room
The pink is subtle. In cool north light, the pink shows. In warm rooms, reads as a warm gray. Elegant.
LRV and Brightness
Dusty Lilac has an LRV of 48, while Silver Peony has an LRV of 53. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Dusty Lilac
Behr recommends Dusty Lilac for: bedroom, bathroom, nursery, hallway, living room. With an LRV of 48, this is a medium color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Silver Peony is recommended for: bedroom, bathroom, nursery, living room, hallway. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Silver Peony in the same rooms you planned for Dusty Lilac.
Dusty Lilac in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Dusty Lilac (PPU16-09) is Silver Peony (SW 6547) with a Delta E of 4.8, which rates as a "good match" match. Silver Peony is pinker. Dusty Lilac is more purple. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Dusty Lilac is a Behr color with soft dusty lavender undertones and an LRV of 48. Silver Peony is a Sherwin Williams color with soft pink-gray undertones and an LRV of 53. With a Delta E of 4.8, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 4.8, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.