Ref. #6E8AE1 · 610B-5
Corsican Purple
24%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Corsican Purple Technical Profile
What color is Corsican Purple? It's a deep warm blue with the hex code #6E8AE1. Corsican Purple has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 24, Corsican Purple creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with cool whites like Chantilly Lace, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Brass accents add warmth for a layered look. Blues stay crisp under 4000K+ cool LEDs. Under 2700K warm bulbs they can read grayer or shift slightly purple — particularly true for mid-tone and saturated blues.
Colors Similar to Corsican Purple
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Corsican Purple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Corsican Purple
#6E8AE1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8571C1
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Corsican Purple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Corsican Purple 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 Corsican Purple.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Corsican Purple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Corsican Purple have?
Corsican Purple by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the blue color family.
What colors match Corsican Purple from other brands?
The closest matches are Royal Regatta by Vista Paint (#7694CE), Blue Lapis by Benjamin Moore (#638AC7), Bashful Blue by Vista Paint (#6C93CE). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Corsican Purple?
Corsican Purple has an LRV of 24.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Corsican Purple's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.