Artistic Violet P550-2 is a blue paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D6DDFF, estimated 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.
Behr · #D6DDFF · P550-2
Artistic Violet
66%Estimated LRV
Cool (Violet)Undertone
Artistic Violet Technical Profile
HEX Code#D6DDFF
RGB214, 221, 255
Estimated LRV66.0
UndertoneCool (Violet)
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Color Familyblue
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Artistic Violet
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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