Academy Purple 640F-7 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #364276, LRV 9 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Starry Night Blue from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #364276 · 640F-7
Academy Purple
9%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Academy Purple Technical Profile
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Academy Purple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Academy Purple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAcademy Purple
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreStarry Night Blue
Starry Night Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Emboldened Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Frozen Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sailor’s Eyes
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Valiant Violet
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Daring Indigo
PPG
Very similar
Merlin's Robes
Valspar
Very similar
Rich Indigo
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Indigo
Kilz
Very similar
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Traffic Blue
RAL
Visible difference
Petal .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Academy Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Academy Purple
#364276
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#665788
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Academy Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Academy Purple Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Academy Purple.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Academy Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Academy Purple have?
Academy Purple by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Academy Purple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Academy Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Academy Purple are Starry Night Blue by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Emboldened Blue by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Frozen Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Academy Purple's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Academy Purple?
Academy Purple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Academy Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.