Artistic Violet P550-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D6DDFF, LRV 66 and a cool (violet) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Flax Bloom from Dunn-Edwards (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6DDFF · P550-2
Artistic Violet
66%LRV Value
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Artistic Violet Technical Profile
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Artistic Violet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Artistic Violet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrArtistic Violet
Very similar
Dunn-EdwardsFlax Bloom
Flax Bloom
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Purple Lace
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Twilight Mist
Valspar
Very similar
Beautiful Berry
Vista Paint
Very similar
Globe Thistle
PPG
Very similar
Casa del Mar
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pixie
Kilz
Visible difference
Lavender Dreams
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Hyacinth Tint
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Calluna
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Artistic Violet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Artistic Violet
#D6DDFF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#845CD6
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Artistic Violet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Artistic 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 Artistic 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.
Artistic Violet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Artistic Violet have?
Artistic Violet by Behr has a cool (violet) 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 Artistic Violet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Artistic Violet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Artistic Violet are Flax Bloom by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match), Purple Lace by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Twilight Mist by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Artistic 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 Artistic Violet?
Artistic Violet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Artistic Violet's cool (violet) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.