Ancestry Violet S100-4 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9792CC, estimated 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.
Behr · #9792CC · S100-4
Ancestry Violet
32%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Ancestry Violet Technical Profile
HEX Code#9792CC
RGB151, 146, 204
Estimated LRV31.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
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 →
Adora
Vista Paint
#9092CB
Close digital match
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#9F93C8
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#9094C1
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#9488BE
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#9091BB
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#9F8DC3
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Sherwin-Williams
#968DB8
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#9D95BC
Visible digital difference
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#8673A1
Visible digital difference
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#6A90B4
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Ancestry Violet
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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
Digital 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
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Cross-brand colors in the purple 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 purple 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 Ancestry Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancestry Violet are Adora by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Ancestry Violet's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.