Ballad 670D-4 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CDBAE7, LRV 50 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Drifting Dream from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CDBAE7 · 670D-4
Ballad
50%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Ballad Technical Profile
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Ballad in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ballad in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBallad
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sDrifting Dream
Drifting Dream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Drifting Dream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
York Plum
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Amethyst Cream
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Lilac Bouquet
PPG
Very similar
Purple Hibiscus
Valspar
Very similar
Candied Hearts
Kilz
Very similar
Magical
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Purple Kiss
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Sprout .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Shallot
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ballad
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ballad
#CDBAE7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B27BB7
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ballad
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ballad 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 Ballad.
More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ballad — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ballad have?
Ballad by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the purple color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ballad in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ballad from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ballad are Drifting Dream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Drifting Dream by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), York Plum by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Ballad'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 Ballad?
Ballad has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.0, 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 Ballad's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.