Ref. #364276 · 640F-7
Academy Purple
9%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Academy Purple Technical Profile
What color is Academy Purple? It's a dark warm blue with the hex code #364276. Colors similar to Academy Purple include Benjamin Moore Starry Night Blue, MPC Napoleon Blue, Hirshfield's Frozen Blue. Academy Purple has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Academy Purple creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Academy Purple
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Academy Purple from other brands?
The closest matches are Starry Night Blue by Benjamin Moore (#344177), Napoleon Blue by MPC (#394577), Frozen Blue by Hirshfield's (#354079). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Academy Purple?
Academy Purple has an LRV of 9.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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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.