Brocade MQ4-29 is a purple paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8883C4, estimated LRV 26 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Faraway Sky from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #8883C4 · MQ4-29
Brocade
26%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Brocade Technical Profile
HEX Code#8883C4
RGB136, 131, 196
Estimated LRV25.5
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familypurple
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Brocade
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Faraway Sky
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#8980C1
Close digital match
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#8085BF
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Colors That Work With Brocade
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brocade
#8883C4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9C83AF
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brocade
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brocade 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
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More purple colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the purple family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brocade — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brocade have?
Brocade 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 Brocade from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brocade are Faraway Sky by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), California Lilac by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Simply Purple by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Brocade'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 Brocade?
Brocade has a estimated lightness value of 25.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brocade's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.