Academy Purple 640F-7 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #525367, estimated LRV 9 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Legendary Purple from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #525367 · 640F-7
Academy Purple
Behr has archived this color. You can still buy it online or in store at The Home Depot using code 640F-7. About retired and discontinued colors
9%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Academy Purple Technical Profile
HEX Code#525367
RGB82, 83, 103
Estimated LRV9.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy → Matching a different color? Start a new paint color match.
Legendary Purple
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#4E4E63
Nearly identical
India Ink
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#4C5064
Nearly identical
When Worlds Collide
Valspar
#4F546D
Very similar
Royal Navy
PPG
#52586D
Very similar
Approaching Storm
Benjamin Moore
#4C4B5D
Very similar
Pleasing Purple
Dutch Boy
#575269
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Royal Treatment
Vista Paint
#51505D
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Blackwater
Hirshfield's
#545663
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Ripe Berry
Sherwin-Williams
#5C5666
Very similar
Blue Maize
Farrow & Ball
#3F4666
Visible difference
Slate Grey
RAL
#434750
Visible difference
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Colors That Work With Academy Purple
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Academy Purple
#525367
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#745E8E
Trim & Molding
Digital 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
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Academy Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Academy Purple have?
Academy Purple by Behr has a cool (violet) undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Academy Purple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Academy Purple are Legendary Purple by Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical in our digital data), India Ink by Kilz (nearly identical in our digital data), When Worlds Collide by Valspar (very similar in our digital data) — 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Academy Purple's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.