Aurora Splendor PPU16-1 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #595682, estimated LRV 10 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iris Illusion from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #595682 · PPU16-1
Aurora Splendor
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Aurora Splendor Technical Profile
HEX Code#595682
RGB89, 86, 130
Estimated LRV10.4
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Aurora Splendor
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aurora Splendor
#595682
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#896D9E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aurora Splendor
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aurora Splendor 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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Aurora Splendor — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aurora Splendor have?
Aurora Splendor 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 Aurora Splendor from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aurora Splendor are Iris Illusion by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Mauve Bauhaus by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Roman Violet by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Aurora Splendor'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 Aurora Splendor?
Aurora Splendor has a estimated lightness value of 10.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Aurora Splendor's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.