Ancestry Violet S100-4 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9792CC, LRV 32 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Adora from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9792CC · S100-4
Ancestry Violet
32%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Ancestry Violet Technical Profile
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Ancestry Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ancestry Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAncestry Violet
Nearly identical
Vista PaintAdora
Adora
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Quite Lilac
Valspar
Very similar
Purple Haze
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lavender Glow
Kilz
Very similar
Magic Carpet
PPG
Very similar
Purple Dreams
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Star of Persia
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Brave Purple
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Snugglepuss
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Pearl Violet
RAL
Visible difference
Cook's Blue
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ancestry Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ancestry Violet
#9792CC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D83AF
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ancestry Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ancestry Violet 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 Ancestry Violet.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ancestry Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ancestry Violet have?
Ancestry Violet 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 Ancestry Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ancestry Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancestry Violet are Adora by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Quite Lilac by Valspar (a very close match), Purple Haze by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Ancestry Violet'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 Ancestry Violet?
Ancestry Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
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 Ancestry Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.