Birthstone MQ4-62 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7A557F, estimated LRV 12 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Passionate Purple from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #7A557F · MQ4-62
Birthstone
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Birthstone Technical Profile
HEX Code#7A557F
RGB122, 85, 127
Estimated LRV12.2
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Birthstone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Birthstone
#7A557F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9C6B89
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Birthstone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Birthstone 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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Birthstone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Birthstone have?
Birthstone 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 Birthstone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Birthstone are Passionate Purple by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Purple Tulips by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Vigorous Violet by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Birthstone'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 Birthstone?
Birthstone has a estimated lightness value of 12.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Birthstone's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.